IPL 2025: 10 Underrated released players who could earn big at auction

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction around the corner, several impactful performers will enter the auction pool on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. Despite consistent performances over the years, these players could be smart investments for franchises looking to strengthen their squads.

Among the released players, some players have been consistent and impressive with their performers over the past few years. Though they have proved themselves, many of them have gone unnoticed and haven't been retained by their respective franchise. Despite giving performances during high-pressure situations these players have gotten the tag of 'Underrated'.

These athletes who have donned the jerseys of different franchises over the years have proven themselves under challenging circumstances. With franchises retaining a total of 48 players ahead of the auction, 204 spots will be filled among the 1,574 registered players. Some of the underrated players have the potential to earn a big amount in the auction and go on to prove themselves once again.

Here are 10 Underrated released players who could earn big at auction:

10. Noor Ahmad

While Rashid Khan has been retained for INR 18 Crore, his Afghan teammate Noor Ahmad has been released by Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2025 mega auction. The young left-arm spinner has been consistently proving himself in the cash-rich and is considered as, 'Rashid's mirror image'. Despite his modest IPL price tag of INR 30 lakh, Noor's impact has been brilliant.

With 24 wickets in 23 matches, including an impressive 16-wicket haul in the 2023 edition, he has gone on to become one of the most impactful spinners in the shortest format of the game. For the past two years playing along with his Afghan teammate in the same franchise, his performances have been unnoticed, but in the coming season, he has a chance to once again create havoc with his bowling.