3 Top Tier Domestic Talents Who Went Unsold In IPL 2025 Auction

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Vidwath Kaverappa [Source: @Varungiri0/x.com]Vidwath Kaverappa [Source: @Varungiri0/x.com]

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The Indian Premier League has forever been a breeding ground for talent. Over the years the league has given some of the rare undiscovered talents the scope and stage to express themselves and announce to the world their arrival at the highest level of the game. 

The IPL 2025 auction was such an event where many talents got contracts and will be able to display their talents in the upcoming editions. However, due to the limitations of the squad size and the budget of the teams there were a few talents who missed out on a chance to play in the league.

In this article we will take a look at three such players from the Indian domestic arena who went unsold during the IPL 2025 mega auction. 

3. Chethan LR

Chethan LR [Source: @manujaveerappa/x.com]Chethan LR [Source: @manujaveerappa/x.com]

This wicketkeeper batter was an asset for the Bengaluru Blasters in the latest edition of the Maharaja T20 League. Batting in the top-order, Chethan LR left a great impact for his team. The batter scored 429 runs in 11 innings in the tournament at a strike rate of 151.59 while maintaining an average of 42.90. The stats show us that Chethan was not only consistent with his run scoring but also did it a fair clip. Given the impact and effectivity of the player and the fact that he was available for a base price of ₹ 30 Lakhs, Chethan could have been a brilliant budget pick for a few of the teams.

2. Ashwin Hebbar

Ashwin Hebbar [Source: @CricCrazySubs/x.com]Ashwin Hebbar [Source: @CricCrazySubs/x.com]

A batting all-rounder, Ashwin Hebbar was one of the top-order batters, the IPL teams missed out on buying. The right-handed batter emerged as the biggest star for the Andhra Premier League 2024 champions, Vizag Warrior. He scored 456 runs in the tournament at an astonishing average of 91.20, while scoring at a rate of 146.15. Hebbar finished the tournament as the highest run-scorer and the player of the series. With his ability to bowl besides his impactful batting, Hebbar could have been a valuable addition (₹ 30 Lakhs Base Price) to some of the teams.  

1. Vidwath Kaverappa

One of the best rising talents in India at present is Vidwath Kaverappa. The pacer from Karnataka has time and again proved himself as an utility player in all the formats of the game. When it comes to his exploits in the T20s, Kaverappa has picked up 25 wickets at an unbelievable economy rate of 6.13 with an astonishing average of 12.48. Besides, he has proven himself to be effective in all the phases of a T20 match. Kaverappa at ₹ 30 Lakhs Base Price could have been a game changer with the ball that the franchises missed out on.