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3 SA20 players who can be roped in as replacements in IPL 2025

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Last updated on 23 Jan 2025 | 11:42 AM
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3 SA20 players who can be roped in as replacements in IPL 2025

A look at a few who can light up the IPL next season, if and when needed

The SA20 2025 has seen a lot of top matches in the season already. The league, which is in its third season, is gaining a lot of prominence as it looks to make the tournament a top destination for local and international talents.

We look at a few players who could potentially replace players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius

The 18-year-old rookie player from South Africa, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, has certainly set the SA20 on fire with his audacious strokeplay and consistency, including a 51-ball 97 on debut against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. He is currently on top of the run-scorers chart, which has put Paarl Roayls on top of the points table.

The southpaw, who can also keep wickets, could be a top option for any team looking for a swashbuckling opener.

Liam Dawson

Liam Dawson's international career might be all but over, but as far as franchise cricket is concerned, the 34-year-old is still going strong. He has been the best spinner in the SA20 so far, with eight scalps at an economy rate of under six. 

He is yet to play in the IPL, but his left-arm spin might come in handy at the latter stages of the tournament when the pitches get slow. Moreover, he is also a handy batter down the order.

George Linde

Another left-arm spinner who can whack, George Linde, could do extremely well in the IPL. In his first two games in the SA20 he slammed 23* (17) and 48* (35). He showed off his prowess with the ball as well, with 3/15 against MI Cape Town.

Leading into the SA20, he also scored 48 (24) and picked up 4/21 in the same game against Pakistan. An IPL call-up does not look too far-fetched for the 33-year-old.

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