The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 concluded with the St. Lucia Kings winning their first-ever title. After three previous failed attempts, the Kings secured the trophy in the final against the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Several CPL teams are owned by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, and players who excelled in the tournament could attract interest from these franchises during the upcoming IPL 2025 auction.
3 CPL players who could steal a deal in IPL 2025 mega auction
Dwaine Pretorius
Pretorius delivered an outstanding performance for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL 2024. The South African bowling all-rounder picked up 16 wickets in 13 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.26 and an impressive average of 24.18.
Waqar Salamkheil
The Afghan left-arm wrist spinner, Waqar Salamkheil, was instrumental in guiding TKR to the CPL 2024 playoffs. His impressive performances across various global leagues have highlighted his talent and effectiveness. With his consistent wicket-taking ability and reliability, Salamkheil is poised to be one of the most sought-after picks in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles was the third-highest run-scorer with 452 runs in 12 games, averaging 41.09 with a strike rate of 153.22. Charles could secure a good deal in the IPL 2024 auction. The West Indian batter also offers a wicketkeeping option to teams.