Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) The thrill of the 18th season of 2025 is increasing with every match. The IPL gave many new stars this season, while some big names did not live up to expectations. Many players sold for crores of rupees proved to be badly flops this season. The teams expressed confidence in them, but neither the magic of the bat nor the ball. Let’s take a look at 11 flop players of IPL-18, who disappointed the fans the most-
Rohit Sharma’s bat did not meet expectations in IPL 2025. Rohit, popularly known as Hitman, was seen struggling to score runs this season, which the team also suffered. He has scored just 21 runs in 3 innings of IPL 2025 so far. Mumbai Indians (Mi) has retained him for Rs 16.30 crore for this season.
Jake Fraser-Mackgrack
The second name in this list is from Delhi Capitals (DC) batsman Jake Fraser-Macagark, whose bat could not show amal this time in the IPL. He has scored just 39 runs in 3 innings of 3 matches played so far. DC bought him this season for Rs 9 crore using Right to Match.
Rahul Tripathi
In IPL 2025, Rahul Tripathi’s bat is still silent. Rahul Tripathi, known for his aggressive batting style, was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 3.40 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. He has scored 30 runs in 3 innings of 3 matches played so far.
Shivam Dubey
Shivam Dubey has also been launched as an impact player this season. However, he has not been able to play a strong innings like last year so far. He has scored a total of 46 runs in 3 innings of 3 matches played so far. CSK has retained Dubey for 12 crores.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in IPL history and captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), is struggling with poor form. Pant, who was sold for Rs 27 crore, has not scored 27 runs in 4 matches played so far. Rishabh has scored only 19 runs so far.
Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell started this season with Golden Duck and even then his bat has been silent. He gave relief to the team on some occasions with the ball, but Punjab Kings have high hopes from Maxwell, which sold for Rs 4.20 crore as an all -rounder.
Andre Russell
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all -rounder Andre Russell has so far failed to leave the bat in IPL 2025. His explosive batting is not being seen as before. He has scored only 10 runs in 4 innings played so far and has taken 4 wickets. In IPL 2025, Andre Russell is priced at Rs 12 crore, on which he was retained by KKR.
Ravi Bishnoi
IPL 2025 for Ravi Bishnoi has been below average so far. He has taken only 3 wickets in 4 matches and has failed to stop runs. His bowling did not show the edge that was expected from him. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has retained for Rs 4 crore for this season.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan’s performance in IPL 2025 has not yet been in line with his name. Their googly and sharp leg spin does not look effective as before. He has taken only 1 wicket in 3 matches played so far and has given runs at an economy rate of more than 10. Gujarat Titans (GT) has retained him for Rs 18 crore.
Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins’s performance in IPL 2025 is mixed. He impressed with his controlled bowling in some matches, but has not been able to take wickets continuously. Australian captains who were retained for Rs 18 crore were seen wandering from line and length in Death overs. He has taken 3 wickets in 4 matches played so far.
Deepak Chahar
Deepak Chahar’s performance in IPL 2025 has not met expectations. Chahar, who took the initial wicket from the swing, has not looked impressive in this season. In the auction, Mumbai Indians (Mi) bought him for ₹ 9.25 crore, but in the 3 matches played so far he has been able to take only 2 wickets and has given runs at an economy rate of about 10.
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