IPL 2025 Auction: Three Teams That May Target Noor Ahmad For Their Squad

All IPL franchises have revealed their retention lists for the upcoming mega auction. The Gujarat Titans (GT) have disclosed the players they are keeping and those they are releasing. They have decided to retain five players for IPL 2025, while Afghan wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad has been released ahead of the auction.

Noor Ahmad began his IPL journey with Gujarat Titans in 2023 after being acquired for Rs. 30 lacs in 2022. In his debut season, he took 16 wickets across 13 matches, averaging 23.06 runs per wicket and maintaining a commendable economy rate of 7.82. His knack for taking crucial wickets made him an asset for GT. However, in the subsequent season, he played only 10 matches, securing 8 wickets with an economy rate of 8.32.

Given Noor Ahmad's impressive left-arm wrist spin and ability to challenge batters on flat pitches, several teams might be interested in acquiring him for IPL 2025. Here are some teams that could benefit from his skills:

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

PBKS enters the auction with the largest budget and has revamped its squad significantly, including its top bowlers. Noor Ahmad could be a perfect fit to fill their need for a strong spinner during the middle overs. Historically favouring pace-heavy attacks, PBKS has struggled without a quality spinner, making Ahmad an ideal solution to bolster their lineup.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Last season's runners-up SRH have retained their core batting lineup and captain Pat Cummins but lack a specialist spinner in their squad. Despite having an excellent fast bowling unit last year, missing specialist spinners in the middle overs cost them some matches. Therefore, SRH should target a specialist spinner like Noor Ahmad in the upcoming auction.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

RCB often builds batting-heavy squads, neglecting the importance of quality spinners. Their preference for spinner-all-rounders led to a shortage of experienced specialist spinners last season. Noor Ahmad would be an ideal addition to RCB as a promising young talent and represents a great long-term investment for them.

Noor Ahmad's release by Gujarat Titans opens opportunities for other teams to strengthen their spin department with his unique skills and potential impact on matches.