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RCB Ace And...? 3 Flopped Champions Trophy Stars Who Can Be Match-Winners In IPL 2025

Debashis Sarangi

RCB purchased Phil Salt in mega auction [Source: IPLT20.com]RCB purchased Phil Salt in mega auction [Source: IPLT20.com]

The ODI season finally concluded on Sunday evening, with India securing the Champions Trophy title by defeating New Zealand in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. There were several spectacular individual performances, which lit up the stage. 

Meanwhile, there were some unexpected failures that let down the teams in the Champions Trophy. However, out of those failed players, some have the potential to turn things around and put up brilliant performances for their respective sides in the IPL 2025. 

1. Phil Salt - RCB

Innings
Runs
Average/SR
33010/120

(Phil Salt's numbers in CT 2025)

  • England's swashbuckling batter Phil Salt had a forgettable Champions Trophy campaign, managing only 30 runs across three outings. The batter was definitely not at his best, as his persistent failures frustrated the English side. 
  • However, Salt has been a proven performer in the Indian Premier League, having struck 653 runs at an average of 34.37 and a blistering strike rate of 175. 
  • Salt was purchased by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL mega auction last year. He loves batting on true decks and can provide RCB with a rollicking start on Bengaluru's batting-friendly deck. 
  • If Salt gets going, the platform will be set for the likes of Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, who can guide their team to a formidable total. 

2. Noor Ahmad - CSK

Innings
Wickets
Average/SR
31129/125

(Noor Ahmad's numbers in CT 2025)

  • Afghanistan's wily spinner Noor Ahmad didn't have a great Champions Trophy campaign. As evidenced by the above stats, the left-arm spinner could get a solitary wicket at a horrendous average and strike rate. 
  • It's worth mentioning that CSK purchased the wily spinner at a whopping price of INR 10 Crores in last year's mega auction. 
  • He can outfox the batters with his guile, and considering he will play on Chennai's spin-friendly deck, it won't be surprising if Noor emerges as a game-changer for the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led outfit. 

3. Jos Buttler - GT

Innings
Runs
Average/SR
38227.33/77.36

(Jos Buttler's stats in Champions Trophy)

  • England's premier batter Jos Buttler had a torrid run in the Champions Trophy 2025. The middle-order batter failed to convert his starts into significant scores, amassing only 82 runs at an average of 27.33 and a strike rate of 77.36. 
  • However, Buttler has established himself as a legendary figure in the Indian Premier League, scoring 3582 runs at an average of 38.11 and a strike rate of 147.53. 
  • He was picked by Gujarat Titans for INR 15.75 Crores in the mega auction. He is all set to open with Shubman Gill in the upcoming season of the tournament. 
  • He has been a consistent performer in the tournament, scoring 1614 runs at a superb average of 42.47 since the 2022 edition. So, despite struggling in the Champions Trophy, Buttler could be one of the match-winners in the IPL.