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IPL 2025 starts March 22; key players highlighted

livemint.com — March 15, 2025 at 06:01 PM UTC

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start on March 22. Key players to watch include Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL history at ₹27 crore, and Shreyas Iyer, sold for ₹26.75 crore to lead Punjab Kings. Venkatesh Iyer, an all-rounder, was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore. He has a strong record, scoring 1,326 runs in 50 matches. Arshdeep Singh, retained by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore, has taken 76 wickets in 65 matches. Yuzvendra Chahal, sold to Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore, has taken 205 wickets in 160 matches. His experience and past performance make him a significant player this season.

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