3 Teams Who Can Sign Ben Duckett As a Replacement in IPL 2025

England opener Ben Duckett has been playing well in the ongoing series against India. In the five-match T20I series, he scored only 97 runs, which was not great. But in the ODI series, he has performed better, scoring 97 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 114 and an average of 48.

His best knock came in the second ODI, where he scored 65 runs from 56 balls and gave England a strong start. With such performances in India, many fans are now wondering why he went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Since the IPL is a long tournament, injuries are common, and teams often look for replacements. Based on his current form, Ben Duckett can get a mid-season call-up. Here are three teams that might sign him in IPL 2025.

Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants made headlines in the IPL 2025 auction by signing Rishabh Pant for INR 27 crore. But this big move affected their squad balance, and they ended up with only six overseas players instead of eight.

Also, Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who is expected to open for them, has injury concerns. If he is ruled out, LSG might sign Ben Duckett as his replacement. Duckett can be a solid opening option and strengthen their batting lineup.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK’s young batter Rachin Ravindra got injured while playing for New Zealand in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series. He is expected to recover before IPL 2025, but if he misses the tournament, CSK might look for a backup.

Ben Duckett can be a good choice because he plays both spin and pace well. Since Chennai’s home ground, Chepauk, helps spinners, a batter like Duckett, who plays spin comfortably, could be a useful option for CSK.

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals had a strong squad before the IPL 2025 auction, but they had to release Jos Buttler. They wanted him back, but Gujarat Titans bought him. Since they had a small budget, they couldn’t sign enough overseas players and ended up with only six.

Right now, Rajasthan does not have a powerful overseas top-order batter like Buttler. Ben Duckett can be a good option for them if they need a replacement. He can provide a quick start in the powerplay and add depth to their batting lineup.