Taskin Ahmed in IPL 2025? These 3 Teams Could Sign Him as a Replacement
Taskin Ahmed went unsold in IPL 2025 mega-auction.
Bangladesh’s pace sensation Taskin Ahmed entered the IPL 2025 mega auction with a base price of ₹1 crore, but unfortunately, no franchise bid for him, leaving him unsold.
Despite this, Taskin remains a valuable fast-bowling option, especially in Asian conditions, where he has consistently performed well. The IPL mega auction may be over, but teams can still sign him as an injury replacement if the need arises.
Here are three teams that could bring in Taskin Ahmed as a replacement player in IPL 2025:
1. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are dealing with injury concerns, with Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh doubtful for IPL 2025. If Marsh is ruled out, LSG will have to find a replacement, and reports earlier this year suggested that Taskin Ahmed was on their radar.
If those reports hold true, LSG might bring in Taskin as a pace-bowling reinforcement. His ability to generate pace and movement with the new ball could be beneficial, especially on the slower wickets in Lucknow.
2. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered a setback as South African speedster Anrich Nortje, whom they acquired in the IPL 2025 mega auction, is dealing with a serious injury. If Nortje is ruled out, KKR will need a capable fast bowler to step in.
Taskin Ahmed could be a strong option, given his ability to bowl quick, hit the right lengths, and strike early in the powerplay. KKR have a solid middle-over bowling attack, but they need a pacer who can provide early breakthroughs, making Taskin a good fit.
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are facing injury concerns with Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, who is uncertain for IPL 2025. If Hazlewood is ruled out, RCB could turn to Taskin Ahmed as a replacement.
Taskin is known for his accuracy and ability to bowl both in the powerplay and at the death. His pace and variations could add depth to RCB’s bowling attack, which has often struggled in the latter stages of the tournament.
