As soon as the curtains came down on the ICC Champions Trophy, a platform that had been watching several breathtaking performances in the last three weeks, some players ensured that the spotlight shines slightly on them. Till centuries of match-winning mantra, tournament skills, nature and most important, were the performance of T20-Ready performances.
With the IPL 2025 season on the horizon, scouts and franchise owners would undoubtedly pay attention to these standout players, whose stellar campaigns can translate into attractive contracts in the world’s largest T20 league.
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All these cricketers, coincidentally, participated in the auction and became unsold, so they can become an attractive purchase in the franchise shop for replacement.
Ben docket (England)
Ducchk’s stellar performance in the ICC Champions Trophy has greatly increased their possibilities to include in the 2025 IPL. In a group-phase match against Australia, Docket went to overdrive, scoring 165 off 143 balls with 17 fours and three sixes declined the innings. Despite being unsold in the initial IPL-2025 auction, the recent form of Docket has attracted the attention of several franchises to strengthen its squads. Reports suggest that Royal Challengers Bangalore are considering him as a potential replacement player
Tom Latham (New Zealand)
In the initial game against Pakistan, Latham scored an unbeaten 118 off 104 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. Throughout the tournament, Latham continuously contributed to New Zealand. His proficiency against both speed and spin, in association with their wicketkeeping abilities, also makes them a valuable property in the T20 format. Latham’s recent form can open opportunities for him to secure the IPL contract.
Matte henry (New Zealand)
Henry emerged as the leading wicket -taker of the tournament, taking 10 wickets in four matches, which was at an impressive average of 16.70 and an economy rate of 5.32. Henry’s ability to take a consistent wicket and run flow control standout features. His proficiency in both powerplay and death overs makes him a valuable property in the T20 format. He has first played for Lucknow Super Veterans, Chennai Super Kings and Kings Xi Punjab in the IPL. And given its current look and experience, Henry is ready to be a player after a demand if any franchise wishes to bring in addition to his squad or in a replacement player. It all depends on, however, on the shoulder injury that did not allow him to play in the CT final.
Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)
In a decisive group-phase match against England, Zadran gave a record-breaking innings, scoring 177 off 146 balls, the highest personal score in the Champions Trophy history. His innings was marked with 12 borders and six sixes, highlighting their ability to break the big people. Despite its impressive credentials, Zadran was unusable in the initial IPL-2025 auction, where its base price was fixed at Rs 75 lakh. However, his recent adventures have ruled the interest among the IPL franchisees.
Michael Bracewell (New Zealand)
A lower-order hard-hitting batsman and a highly effective off-spinner, Bracewell was impressive with both bat and ball in the Champions Trophy. In the match against Bangladesh, he gave his best ODI bowling figures 4/26. In the final against India, Bracewell played a significant knock. Out of his Quickfire 53 off 40 balls, it was ensured that Black Caps arrived a competitive total. During the chase of India, Bracewell gave a miser mantra, with Virat Kohli’s prized skull as well as Axar Patel and finished with 2/28 figures in his 10 overs. He has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first 2023 season.
Ben Dwarashuis (Australia)
Long Australians gave remarkable performance in the Champions Trophy. In three matches, he achieved seven wickets of 21.71 and an economy of 5.84. His standout performance came against Afghanistan, where he achieved 3/47 figures. Dwarshuis’s left-hand seam bowling provides variety, and his experience in high pressure situations makes him an attractive offer for IPL franchisees. He has previously been a part of Delhi’s capitals and Kings Xi Punjab in the IPL. Dwarashuis is also a sought player in various T20 leagues of the world
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