The IPL 2025 Playoffs are set to kick off with Punjab Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 on Thursday. The excitement continues on Friday with Mumbai Indians facing off against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator match. However, all four teams are facing a setback as several overseas players are leaving to fulfill their international duties.
Players like Jos Buttler from England are heading to participate in the limited-overs series against West Indies, while Kagiso Rabada from South Africa is gearing up for the World Test Championship final against Australia. This means that these key players will be unavailable for their respective IPL Playoff matches.
The list of overseas players missing the Playoffs due to international commitments includes Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, and Ryan Rickelton from Mumbai Indians. For Punjab Kings, they will be without the services of Lungi Ngidi. Jacob Bethell will be absent from Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s lineup. Lastly, Kagiso Rabada and Jos Buttler will also be missing from the Gujarat Titans squad.
It will be interesting to see how these teams adjust and cope without some of their star players. The absence of these overseas players will certainly have an impact on the dynamics of the Playoff matches, adding an element of unpredictability to the games. Fans can expect some exciting and closely contested matches as the teams battle it out for a spot in the IPL 2025 Finals.
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