IPL 2025 restart: List of overseas players not available for final leg; check who're in for rest of tournament
The Indian Premier League 2025 restarts on 17 May. Availability of overseas players has been an issue for the teams due to the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa and the West Indies' tour of Ireland and England.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 restarts on 17 May. The availability of overseas players has been an issue for the teams due to the World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa and the West Indies' tour of Ireland and England. The article captures the player availability of all teams.
Eight South African players who are part of the World Test Championship (WTC) final won't be available for the playoffs.
Note: The article will be periodically updated based on new developments.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings are not in the playoffs race. CSK will play their remaining two matches on May 20 and 25.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Available | Devon Conway (NZ), Dewald Brevis (SA), Nathan Ellis (AUS), Matheesha Pathirana (SL), Noor Ahmad (AFG) |
| Lack of clarity | Rachin Ravindra (NZ) |
| Not Available | Jamie Overton (ENG) - International assignment, Sam Curran (ENG) - unspecified reason |
Kolkata Knight Riders
The defending champions have taken 11 points from 12 matches. KKR's playoffs hope hinges on results of other teams.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Available | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG), Quinton de Kock (SA), Sunil Narine (WI), Andre Russell (WI), Anrich Nortje (SA), Spencer Johnson (AUS) |
| Not available | Moeen Ali (ENG) - Withdrawn |
| Doubtful | Rovman Powell (WI) - Injury concerns |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB occupy the second place in the points table with 16 points (8 wins) from 11 matches. They need one win to qualify for the playoffs.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Available | Phil Salt (ENG), Liam Livingstone (ENG), Tim David (AUS), Romario Shepherd (WI), Nuwan Thushara (SL) |
| Doubtful | Josh Hazlewood (AUS) |
| Partially available | Lungi Ngidi (SA) - Won't be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
| Partially available | Jacob Bethell (ENG) - leaves after two matches, international assignment |
RCB's Director of cricket Mo Bobat has provided an update on Hazlewood's availability.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals are out of the playoffs race. RR will be the first team to finish their campaign. They play their remaining two matches on 18 and 20 May.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Available | Shimron Hetmyer (WI), Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG), Maheesh Theekshana (SL), Kwena Maphaka (SA), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (SA) |
| Unavailable | Jofra Archer (ENG), Nandre Burger (SA) |
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants have taken 10 points (5 wins) from 11 matches. LSG may qualify for the playoffs if they win all three matches.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Available | Mitchell Marsh (AUS), Matthew Breetzke (SA), Nicholas Pooran (WI), David Miller (SA), Shamar Joseph (WI), William O'Rourke (NZ)* |
| Partially available | Aiden Markram (SA) - Won't be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
William O'Rourke joins LSG as Mayank Yadav's replacement.
Gujarat Titans
The table-toppers have a big headache ahead of the playoffs. Englishman Jos Buttler has formed a formidable batting trio with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, with all of them scoring 500 or more runs. Buttler is expected to leave after the league stages due to scheduling conflict.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Available | Sherfane Rutherford (WI), Dasun Shanaka (SL), Karim Janat (AFG), Rashid Khan (AFG), Gerald Coetzee (SA), Kagiso Rabada (SA) |
| Partially available | Jos Buttler (ENG) - Won't be available for playoffs (Home series vs West Indies) |
| Partially available | Kagiso Rabada (SA) - Won't be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
| Partially available | Kusal Mendis (SL) - Jos Buttler's replacement in the playoffs |
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals are in a tricky spot, both in the points table and with their overseas player availability.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Withdrawn | Jake Fraser-McGurk (AUS), Mitchell Starc (AUS) |
| Available | Faf du Plessis (SA), Sediqullah Atal (AFG), Dushmantha Chameera (SL), Donovan Ferreira (SA), Mustafizur Rahman (BAN)* |
| Partially available | Tristan Stubbs (SA) - Won't be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
Mustafizur Rahman replaces Jake Fraser-McGurk in the DC squad. Mustafizur secured a No Objection Certificate from Bangladesh Cricket Board to represent Delhi Capitals in their remaining three league games.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have taken 14 points from 12 matches. Their remaining two games are against fellow playoff contenders Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Available | Trent Boult (NZ), Mitchell Santner (NZ), Reece Topley (ENG), Mujeeb ur Rahman (AFG), Bevon Jacobs (NZ) |
| Partially available | Ryan Rickelton (SA), Corbin Bosch (SA) - Won't be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
| Partially available | Will Jacks (ENG) - Won't be available for playoffs (Home series vs West Indies) |
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings have taken 15 points from 11 matches. PBKS will qualify for the playoffs by taking 3 or more points.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Available | Mitchell Owen (AUS), Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG), Xavier Bartlett (AUS), Kyle Jamieson* (NZ) |
| Partially available | Marco Jansen (SA) - Won't be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
| Lack of clarity | Josh Inglis (AUS), Marcus Stoinis (AUS), Aaron Hardie (AUS) |
Kyle Jamieson joins Punjab Kings as replacement for the injured Lockie Ferguson.
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