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3 Players Who Might Miss The Final Of IPL 2025 Even If Their Team Qualifies

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Jacob Bethell in RCB jersey [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]Jacob Bethell in RCB jersey [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

The 18th edition of the IPL is gathering buzz among the cricket fans. It is expected to be one of the biggest seasons of the tournament. With the retention lists coming and a mega event of the auction for the upcoming season, IPL 2025 has already grabbed the full attention of the players.

As another season of the IPL approaches, all the teams will be expecting to do well and win the trophy. One of the key factors for the teams will be the availability of all their key players and how they perform during the tournament. 

However, as it seems for now, a few teams might suffer a major set back as a few of their players might leave for international duties during the final stages of the tournament. The IPL 2025's final's tentative date has been declared as 25th May. England and Zimbabwe will be playing an one off Test from 22nd May, so the teams that have player from England Test squad might not get their players during the finals stages of the tournament.

Here are three players who might miss the IPL 2025 Final even if their team qualifies - 

3. Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer For Rajasthan Royals [Source: @Sportskeeda/x.com]Jofra Archer For Rajasthan Royals [Source: @Sportskeeda/x.com]

The English pacer has been bough for INR 12.50 Cr by the Rajasthan Royals during the IPL 2025 auction. With his ability to effective with the ball in both the powerplays and in the death phase, Jofra Archer can become an important member Royals set up during the tournament.

However, Archer is also a valuable member of the English Test squad. So, if the Royals make it to the final of the IPL 2025 they might miss the services of the English fast bowlers and that could hamper their chances of lifting the trophy.

2. Harry Brook

One of the most important players of the English Test team at present is Harry Brook. He has impressed with his temperament and consistency in the longest format of the game. Notably, during the IPL 2025 auction the Delhi Capitals bought the young English batter for INR 6.25 Cr. 

As Brook is an important part of the English Test team there is every chance that he will have to leave for international duties in the final stages. So, if the Capitals make it to the summit clash of the tournament they might miss out on the services of their key overseas batter. 

1. Jacob Bethell

The English all-rounder was bought for INR 2.60 Cr during the IPL 2025 auction by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jacob Bethell has established himself has already established himself as an important part of the English Test team. ECB will want to make the most of him, especially in the early days of his career.

Jacob Bethell can become important part of the RCB set up with his all-round skills. Therefore if Bethell leaves for the Test match, RCB might struggle towards the final phase of the tournament.