IPL 2025: 3 Australian Players Whom CSK Will Target During The Mega Auction

Marcus Stoinis and Micthell Marsh [Source: @cricbuzz/x.com]Marcus Stoinis and Micthell Marsh [Source: @cricbuzz/x.com]

Chennai Super Kings have over the years been know for their smart buys in the IPL auctions. They have always operated smartly buying players who suit particular roles and be of utmost importance during the tournaments. The five time IPL champions will be looking to maintain the same template in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.

Over the years, Australian players like Matthew Hayden, Doug Bollinger, Michael Hussey, Ben Hilfenhaus and Shane Watson have served the franchise faitfully and have taken the team to some memorable wins. The way these Australians have injected their mentality into the franchises is something that has made CSK the champion team that they are. 

Keeping in mind the contribution of the Aussies for the franchise, CSK might go after a few them in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Here are three Australian pllayers that CSK might target during the event - 

3. Aaron Hardie

Aaron Hardie in the nets of Texas Super Kings [Source: @TexasSuperKings/x.com]Aaron Hardie in the nets of Texas Super Kings [Source: @TexasSuperKings/x.com]

The young Australian all-rounder has emerged as a utility player in the Big Bash League and then in the international arena. Aaron Hardie can open the bowling for his team and also play impactful knocks at the top of the order. The Chennai Super Kings have always looked for players who can impact the game in both innings. In that case, Aaron Hardie could be an ideal fit for the five time IPL champions.

2. Marcus Stoinis

This Australian all-rounder has now been an elite all-purpose peformer at the highest level of cricket for quite some time now. Just like Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis is someone who can impact a game positively with both his trades. The inclusion of Stoinis in the CSK side will allow Ruturaj Gaikwad to manouver his resources celverly and operate with more depth, dynamism and flexibility.

1. Mitchell Marsh

The Australian all-rounder has been an impactful performer with the bat for his team at the international arena. Batting at the top order, Mitchell Marsh has shown great temperament and has often played a crucial role in laying down dynamic paltforms for the team. Though Marsh has not bowled much lately, he can come up with a couple of overs if required by the team. CSK often look for batters who can adjust his game at the top of the order and provide solidity to the line-up. So, Mitchell Marsh could be a perfect fit for that role.

Conclusion

Among these three players the most budget friendly for CSK would be Aaron Hardie. This young Australian all-rounder has registered for the base price of INR 1.25 Cr, while Marsh and Stoinis have resgistered themselves for INR 2 Cr. Besides the base price, the reputation of Marsh and Stoinis will be make them higly sought after entities during the auction. The teams going after the two all-rounders might take their price well past CSK's reach.