IPL 2025: 3 Australian Players Who Will Be The Costliest Buys Of Mega Auction

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Starc [Source: @IPL,@KRxtra/x.com]Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Starc [Source: @IPL,@KRxtra/x.com]

The IPL 2025 mega auction will be one of the major events in Indian cricket in the next couple of weeks. This auction will decide the team chemistry and compositions the franchises must mostly work with for the next three seasons. 

A total of 1,574 players have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, 76 of whom are Australians. The franchises have always shown their affinity towards Australian players, as they have the mentality to perform in clutch situations and propel the team to claim the title. 

As Australians are mostly in demand, their prices also go high during the auctions. In fact, the costliest player in IPL history is the Australian speedster Mitchell Starc. So, here are three Australian players who will the trigger a bidding war and will be the costliest from their nation during the mega auction. 

3. Mitchell Starc

Why Will Mitchell Starc Be Sold At A High Price?

The Australian pacer was bought for a record sum of INR 24.75 Cr ahead of the IPL 2024 by KKR. Even though Mitchell Starc had an average run in the league stages of the tournament, the Australian pacer levelled up his performances in the knock-out stages. The southpaw delivered in the crucial games and proved his worth as a clutch player.

The experience, temperament and skill set that Starch brings to the table will make him a sought-after player during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Given his performances in the qualifier and final of the previous season, there is every chance that the franchises will engage in a bidding war for him, and he will be sold at a high price. 

2. Marcus Stoinis

Why Will Marcus Stoinis Be Sold At A High Price?

The Australian all-rounder has proven himself as a utility player in the T20 format. Marcus Stoinis has an uncanny knack for adapting to any kind of role. Stoinis can open the batting and also play the role of a finisher. He can adjust his game to be steady when the team is in danger and can also play the role of a belligerent hitter when the team is in a good position. 

Stoinis can be of high utility not only in his batting but also in his bowling. The Australian all-rounder can bring about flexibility in his team’s bowling plans by delivering a couple of overs at any stage, from the powerplays to the death phase. Given his all-purpose service, the franchises will try to recruit him irrespective of the cost.

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk

Why Will Jake Fraser-McGurk Be Sold At A High Price?

The young Australian batter impressed with his aggressive batting exploits in the Big Bash League. The Australian media much hyped Jake Fraser-McGurk’s exploits, and he was soon given an IPL contract by DC ahead of IPL 2024. JFM lived up to the expectations and was seen playing some dazzling and fiery knocks during the last season.

Even though McGurk has shown a lot of promises, he has failed to show consistency, especially at the international level. His intent of going hard at the ball from the very beginning is often backfiring, and currently, he is not in the best of spaces. 

However, for players like JFM, it only takes one inning to regain the touch. Also, it is given that consistency will be a problem with big hitters like him, but he can win you matches single-handedly on his day. Given the impact he can have, especially on India's flat batting tracks, there is a chance that he could be the costliest Australian during the IPL 2025 mega auction.