Top Fast Bowlers In IPL 2025 Auction You Must Know About

Komal Das Nov 12, 2024

A lot of teams will be having to build their bowling department from scratch in the IPL 2025 mega auction

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Let's take a look at the 6 best pace bowling options in the auction pool:

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Mohammed Shami: Shami was the Purple Cap in IPL 2023, and can be a devastating bowler if fit

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Mitchell Starc: A man for the big occasion, Starc may not fetch Rs 24.75 cr, but will certainly attract bidders

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Kagiso Rabada: Rabada boasts 117 IPL wickets, and the second-best strike rate of any bowler with 50+ IPL scalps

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Trent Boult: The Kiwi pacer is still a big threat in the powerplay and could be a smart low- cost pick

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Arshdeep Singh: A diverse bowler with age on his side, Arshdeep could end up as the most expensive pacer

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Harshal Patel: Reputed as a death-overs specialist, Harshal picked up the most wickets in IPL 2024

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