IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc In RCB? 3 Teams That Can Buy Aussie Star In Mega Auction

Aashay Chopade

Mitchell Starc in IPL 2024 (Source:@cricbuzz/X.com)Mitchell Starc in IPL 2024 (Source:@cricbuzz/X.com)

Mitchell Starc is one of the leading bowlers in world cricket and has the ability to win matches for his team single-handedly. He is currently the most expensive player in the history of IPL, as he was bought at 24.75 Crore by KKR in the 2024 IPL auction. He delivered as well, bowling some impactful spells in big knockout games. 

The star pacer has now been released by the franchise, and with mega auction coming up, he is likely to be in high demand. Many franchises would be interested in him, but he would be expensive, so not all teams can afford him and here are three team that can practically buy him in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Why will RCB Buy Mitchell Starc In IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

RCB have retained only three players and one of those is uncapped, so they do have lot of money in their kitty, 83 Crore to be precise. So, they can buy some high-profile players and one of them is likely to be Mitchell Starc. The Aussie played for RCB in the 2014 and 2015 seasons and did well as well. He is also quite capable of delivering on flat decks at Chinnaswamy and will provide RCB with cushion in death overs that they have missed over the years.

He is also a big-match player and a genuine match-winner and RCB who are still searching for their first IPL trophy would like him to be part of their team. His winning mentality could also help their cause and they are all set to go all-in for the pacer.

Punjab Kings

Why will Punjab Kings Buy Mitchell Starc In IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

Punjab Kings would be coming into IPL 2025 auction with the largest purse. They have a new head coach, Ricky Ponting and so they are going to build a team from the scratch and expect the Aussie to rope in his fellow countrymen into Punjab Kings. Mitchell Starc could be one of their key targets as he provides reliability both with the new ball and at the death and could fill the place of Arshdeep Singh if they do not buy him back.

Starc also enjoys great chemistry with Ricky Ponting and given the past ventures of Punjab Kings in auction, they might go full throttle to buy their preferred Australian star.

Delhi Capitals

Why will Delhi Capitals Buy Mitchell Starc In IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

Delhi Capitals is another team that might go after Mitchell Starc. They have 73 Crore in the bank and have not retained a pacer and have gone with two spinners in their retention list. So, they clearly have a plan to buy a quality overseas pacer and Starc with his current form and overall skills in white-ball cricket, he would be at the top of the list.

Also, the conditions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium have been batting friendly in recent times, so Mitchell Starc with his aggresive mindset as a bowler can help his team with some wickets on flat decks. Also, DC have always preferred a genuine pacer in their ranks like Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada and this time, they might go for Mitchell Starc.