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IPL 2025: Samson's Prime Targets Revealed! 3 Batters RR Will Likely Buy In Mega Auction

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Jake Fraser-McGurk & Glenn Phillips [Source: @DelhiCapitals, @fc_sunrisers/x.com]Jake Fraser-McGurk & Glenn Phillips [Source: @DelhiCapitals, @fc_sunrisers/x.com]

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) are getting ready for the IPL 2025 mega auction with some serious plans. With ₹41 crores still in their purse, they’ve held onto a core of six players – including captain Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma.

Their batting line-up is solid, but with Jos Buttler gone, they need a new overseas opener to give that explosive start. They’re also on the lookout for a finisher who can smash quick runs at the end.

And with Hetmyer as a finisher, adding another power hitter down the order could make their batting lineup lethal. Here’s a look at three batters, whom Rajasthan Royals will target at the IPL 2025 mega auction.

3. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]Faf du Plessis [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

Why Will RR Target Faf du Plessis?

RR could really use someone like Faf du Plessis at the top of their order. The former RCB star has been a T20 rockstar, and his experience is exactly what RR’s young lineup needs. Having a calm, composed player like Faf opening with Jaiswal could be gold – while Jaiswal takes on the bowlers, Faf can anchor the innings and keep things steady.

Plus, his leadership skills and sharp fielding make him even more valuable. If RR wants a dependable, game-smart opener who’s still got it, Faf’s the man.

2. Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips [Source: @fc_sunrisers/x.com]Glenn Phillips [Source: @fc_sunrisers/x.com]

Why Will RR Target Glenn Phillips?

RR’s top order might be loaded, but they need firepower at the end, and that’s where Glenn Phillips steps in. Known for his late-game heroics, Phillips could team up with Hetmyer to create a deadly finishing pair. RR picked him up in 2021, but he didn’t get many games to showcase his talent.

He then moved to SRH, where he didn’t get much game time either. But this guy is explosive and can hit the big shots when needed, especially in the last few overs. Not only can he whack the ball, but he can also bowl a few overs and field like a pro. Phillips could bring that punch RR needs to finish strong.

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk

Jake Fraser-McGurk [Source: @DelhiCapitals/x.com]Jake Fraser-McGurk [Source: @DelhiCapitals/x.com]

Why Will RR Target Jake Fraser-McGurk?

Young, exciting and audacious, Jake Fraser-McGurk took the IPL by storm last season with Delhi Capitals, piling up 330 runs with a mind-blowing strike rate of 234.04. And then, DC let him go. It was a surprise to many because this kid showed he has the goods, hitting four fifties and delivering match-winning knocks.

RR might want to grab him to open with Jaiswal – they’d form a young, fearless, left-right combo that can go all-out from ball one. Both are aggressive and could set the tone for big scores early on. Plus, with Jake’s experience from last season, he could be exactly what RR needs to replace Buttler.