IPL 2025: 5 Emerging Asia Cup Players Who Will Start Bidding War In Mega Auction

Sediqullah Atal and Rasikh Salam [Source: @LoyalSachinFan,@ACBofficials/x.com]Sediqullah Atal and Rasikh Salam [Source: @LoyalSachinFan,@ACBofficials/x.com]

The Afghanistan A team created history as they defeated Sri Lanka in the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 final and won the trophy. This tournament is a platform for young Asian talents to display their skills and get noticed at the highest level. During the tournament's second edition, quite a few youngsters displayed their skills and proved themselves ready for the next stage of competitive cricket. With the IPL 2025 mega auction, the franchises will watch some of these players. 

Here are five players who can break the bank in the mega auction - 

5. Sahan Arachhige

Matches: 5 Runs: 147 Average: 73.50 Strike Rate: 131.25

Sahan Arachhige played a crucial role for Sri Lanka in the tournament. The left-handed batter scored runs and provided dynamism and solidity to the middle order. His ability to adjust to the game situation and pace his innings could make him a wanted entity in the IPL 2025 mega-auction. 

4. Ripon Mondol

Matches: 3 Wickets: 8 Economy: 7.16 Average: 10.15

During the tournament, the young medium pacer was vital to the Bangladesh bowling attack. Ripon Mondol can pick up wickets at all the stages of a game. The IPL teams will be looking for a bowler who can be effective for them at all stages. There are chances that a few franchises will keep him on their wish list. 

3. Rasikh Salam

Matches: 4 Wickets: 9 Economy: 7.15 Average: 10.33

The Indian pacer emerged as the strike bowler for the team in the tournament. Rasikh Salam provided breakthroughs for the team at crucial moments during the tournament. Notably, Salam was a part of KKR in the last edition of the IPL. However, his recent performances will make him an entity of interest during the IPL 2025 mega auction. 

2. Dushan Hemantha

Matches: 5 Wickets: 15 Economy: 6.50 Average: 8.66

Dushan Hemantha was one of the experienced players in the Sri Lankan team. He showed his skills and used his experience brilliantly in the tournament. Hemantha finished the tournament as the highest wicket-taker. The IPL teams show great interest in spinners with an element of mystery in their bowling. So, the Sri Lankan leg-spinners could start a bidding war during the mega auction. 

1. Sediqullah Atal

Matches: 5 Runs: 368 Average: 122.66 Strike Rate: 147.79

Sediaqullah Atal has emerged as a superstar in this tournament. His consistent and dynamic batting was one of the prime reasons that Afghanistan won the tournament. The best part about Atal's batting was the strike rate without compromising on the consistency. The need for a consistent and dynamic batter at the top by the IPL teams might make him one of the hottest picks in the auction.