3 Teams Who Can Opt To Buy Virat Kohli If He Comes In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Virat Kohli with the Orange Cap in IPL [X]Virat Kohli with the Orange Cap in IPL [X]

The Indian Premier League 2024 saw its culmination with the Kolkata Knight Riders being crowned the champions for the third time in the history of the tournament. With the end of the season, the teams have started to gear for the 2025 season. 

Ahead of the next season, there is a mega-auction scheduled. All the teams will be coming in with the best of their strategies to build the best unit for the upcoming season. Although it seems unlikely, but if RCB decide to release their icon Virat Kohli, here are three teams who can opt to buy him in the auction. 

3. Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals are yet to win their first title in the IPL. Though they have come close on a couple of occasions they have not been able to put on a complete display. They might look to buy Virat Kohli to strengthen their batting line-up. Besides, Kohli can also become a part of the leadership core of the team. The fact he is a orginally a Delhi-boy might also help the Capitals increase their brand value. 

2. Punjab Kings

Much like the Delhi Capitals, the Punjab Kings have also not been able to win their first title in the IPL. It is expected that they will be releasing Shikhar Dhawan ahead of IPL 2025. With the Southpaw gone, the Kings will be looking for a player who can be an able leader for the team. Virat Kohli might fit in this role perfectly. Besides, the presence of Kohli will give strength and consistency to an otherwise inconsistent batting line-up. 

1.Lucknow Super Giants

After a decent start, with two play-off qualifications in their first two seasons, the Lucknow Super Giants failed to repeat their performance in IPL 2024. It was also reported that the LSG owners were not particularly happy with KL Rahul, the batter. So, there ware chances that the franchise might look to release Rahul and reform their squad. In that case, Virat Kohli can be a great option for them. He can help the franchise rebuild their squad and guide them towards brighter days with the truckload of experience that he has at the highest level of the game.