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IPL 2025: Ex-CSK Star To Join MI? 3 All-Rounders Pandya And Co Will Target In Mega Auction

Debashis Sarangi

Mumbai Indians team in action [Source: IPLT20.com]Mumbai Indians team in action [Source: IPLT20.com]

To the delight of cricket fans across the globe, the much-awaited IPL 2025 mega auction is all set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A total of 574 players will be up for grabs, with ten IPL teams engaging in multiple bidding wars to secure their services. 

Talking about Mumbai Indians, the five-time champions haven't won the IPL trophy since 2021. So, as they aim to form a robust core, let's analyse and find out who their targeted all-rounders could be in the mega auction. 

Sam Curran (Base Price- 2 Cr)

Why will MI target Sam Curran?

  • Mumbai Indians have a formidable top five, with Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya forming their batting core. However, they don't have a quality bowling all-rounder, who can score handy runs apart from bowling crucial overs.
  • As all their retained players are Indian, Mumbai Indians might target a high-budget overseas all-rounder to form a balanced XI in IPL 2025. In such a scenario, Sam Curran could be a certain name who will be on their radar in the mega auction. 

Marcus Stoinis (Base Price- 2 Cr)

Why will MI target Marcus Stoinis?

  • After the legendary Kieron Pollard's retirement, Mumbai Indians have struggled to find a reliable finisher for their side. Although they tried Tim David, the Australian batter failed to live up to the expectations and was shown the exit door. 
  • So, MI can consider buying ace Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who can offer them a handy bowling option apart from ensuring fitting finishes for the five-time champions. He was prolific for Lucknow Super Giants, scoring 952 runs at an average of 28.85 and a blistering strike rate of 148.52. 

Marco Jansen (Base Price- 1.25 Cr)

Why will MI target Marco Jansen?

  • Even if Mumbai Indians don't manage to get Sam Curran, they can bid for Marco Jansen and try to get him back in their setup. 
  • After releasing Trent Boult, Mumbai Indians are searching for a potent new ball bowler to team-up with Jasprit Bumrah. Marco Jansen can be a serious threat to the opponents' top order, as he can swing the ball both ways at a rapid pace. 
  • Besides showcasing his bowling attributes across phases, Jansen can be a handy lower middle-order batter. He has fine-tuned his power-hitting and could be a game-changer for MI in the IPL 2025.