IPL 2025: 5 players who can trigger bidding war between CSK and MI at upcoming mega-auction

The mega auction for the IPL 2025 is looming on the horizon, and with the 10 franchises all set to rope in the best possible players, several bidding wars could be on the cards. Some of the most anticipated buys could be made from the two highest champions of the tournament, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. 

With some big names coming into the auction pool, fans are excited about the mega auction of the upcoming IPL season. During the retention on October 31, some unexpected players were released from the teams which has intrigued the fans in a way. With this the the followers of  Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have been forced to wonder who the teams will bid for during the mega auction which is reportedly going to be held in Riyadh on November 24, 25. 

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Let's take a look at CSK and MI's target for IPL 2025 auction:

5. Mohammed Siraj

Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj was surprisingly let go by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and was not retained by the franchise. However, with Siraj’s repertoire, the star pacer could go on to trigger a bidding war between many franchises, including Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. 

In the IPL 2024, Siraj played a total of 14 matches for RCB, where he took 15 wickets and maintained an economy of 9.19. Throughout his IPL career, Siraj has played 93 matches and has taken just as many wickets. With both MI and CSK looking to bring a pacer into their ranks, Siraj could spark up a bidding battle from both sides.