5 overseas players IPL teams can’t afford to let go ahead of Mega Auction

2. Travis Head

Travis Head has been a massive hit for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous edition of the IPL. The Australian showcased his powerful stroke play throughout the season by scoring runs at a rate of knots. He drew immense plaudits for his aggressive approach during the powerplay overs.

He had wonderful partnerships with Abhishek Sharma, which laid solid foundations for the team. The Australian cricketer aggregated 567 runs at an extraordinary strike rate of 191.55, which was instrumental in setting up matches for the Hyderabad-based franchise.

3. Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran showcased his incredible power-hitting skills for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2024 season. He amassed 499 runs at a staggering strike rate of 178.21 and was the only shining light in LSG’s underwhelming season.

He is one of the prized assets whom LSG will look to retain ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Having played 76 games in the cash-rich IPL, he scored 1769 runs at an average of 32.2, laced with nine half-centuries.