The 2025 IPL mega auction saw the Rajasthan Royals make some strategic purchases, with the team adding five new players to its roster. Among its top picks were England pacer Jofra Archer and Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. Fans can look forward to an exciting season as the team gears up for 2025.
Cricketer Jofra Archer has been signed by the Rajasthan Royals, making this the most expensive transaction in the IPL 2025 auction. The Punjab Kings splashed 26.75 Crore Indian Rupees to acquire the services of Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to the 2024 title. Other big names that were picked up include Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, and Devon Conway for record-breaking prices.
The IPL 2025 Auction promises to be an extravaganza as a total of 577 cricketers, including late entries like England's Jofra Archer and USA's Saurabh Netravalkar, will go under the hammer. With only 10 franchises vying for 201 available slots, the auction is expected to trigger fierce bidding wars. While Punjab Kings have the biggest purse, Rajasthan Royals will have a challenging task with limited budget. The addition of three international players has also added more diversity to the player pool, making it a must-watch event for all cricket fans.
After missing the last season for fitness concerns, Jofra Archer is set to make a comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The England pacer has an impressive IPL record and his potential return has sparked interest from Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, both of whom are looking to rebuild their squads. With his wicket-taking ability and explosive batting skills, Archer will be a top target in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
The third one-day international between West Indies and England is taking place today at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Follow along for live score updates as both teams face off in the match. West Indies includes players like Brandon King, Evin Lewis, and Shai Hope, while England has big names like Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone. Don't miss a moment of the action!
England secured a thrilling 2 runs win over West Indies in the first one-day international match held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Led by captain Liam Livingstone, England delivered a stellar performance, outshining the West Indies in both batting and bowling. With a total of 38.1 overs and an unbeaten partnership from Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, England emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish, setting the tone for the rest of the series.
South Africa successfully defended a target of 163/6 against England in a must-win Super Eight stage clash, extending their unbeaten run in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Quinton de Kock's quickfire 63 and a 78-run partnership between Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone were the highlights of South Africa's innings. However, England put up a strong fight with Brook's calculated 53 and some crucial wickets from Jofra Archer. In the end, it was a slower ball from Anrich Nortje that led to South Africa's victory, sending Brook back to the pavilion with just 14 runs needed off the final over.
In a thrilling Super 8 match between England and South Africa, Reeza Hendricks outdid himself with a spectacular catch to dismiss England's Phil Salt. Salt, who had played a match-winning knock in the previous game, could only manage 11 runs before being caught in mid-air by Hendricks. Despite the impressive catch, England went on to win the match with Jofra Archer taking three wickets.
Despite multiple rain delays, England's Jofra Archer is set to make his international debut against Scotland in the first ODI match in Barbados. The live blog on ESPNcricinfo provides all the latest stats, analysis and updates on the game. Scotland's vice-captain praises the tweaked format of the game, which gives smaller teams like Scotland a better chance. All eyes will be on Archer as he takes the field in his first international game.
Pakistan's hopes of winning the fourth and final T20I against England suffered a huge blow as Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid's spell resulted in a dramatic collapse for the visitors. Despite a strong start by openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan's middle order faltered under the relentless pressure from England's bowlers. With a target of 158 set for England, the match is poised intriguingly as Pakistan's bowling lineup aims to defend the total and level the series.