Despite being paid crores, several Indian cricket stars performed poorly in IPL 2025. Their underperformance led to major setbacks for their teams.
1. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) – ₹27 Crore
- Rishabh Pant was one of the most expensive buys this season.
- He scored only 106 runs in 8 matches.
- His average was a low 15.14.
- Pant’s poor form played a key role in Lucknow’s early exit.
2. Venkatesh Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders) – ₹23.75 Crore
- Venkatesh Iyer did not justify his high price tag.
- He made just 135 runs in 8 matches.
- His batting average was 22.50.
- KKR struggled to gain momentum with his inconsistent performance.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin (Chennai Super Kings) – ₹14.25 Crore
- Veteran spinner Ashwin had a disappointing season.
- He played 9 matches and took only 5 wickets.
- His economy rate was 9.45, which is quite high.
- He failed to control the flow of runs or take breakthroughs.
4. Mohammed Shami (Gujarat Titans) – ₹12.5 Crore
- Shami’s performance was far below expectations.
- He played 7 matches and took only 6 wickets.
- His bowling average was 45.66 — one of the worst for him.
- Shami couldn’t lead the Gujarat bowling attack effectively.
5. Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – ₹11.25 Crore
- Ishan started the season strong with a century.
- However, he scored only 33 runs in his next 7 matches.
- His inconsistency hurt Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting lineup.
- Fans and analysts were disappointed with his lack of form.
Big Names, Small Results
These five Indian players were expected to lead their teams with strong performances. But in IPL 2025, their expensive contracts did not match their output on the field. Their failures highlight how price tags don’t always guarantee success in cricket.
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