By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | May 29, 2025
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A look at the players leaving the squads of the four playoff-bound teams and their respective replacements.
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Punjab Kings lose just one player, Marco Jansen, who has left for the WTC final. His absence is notable due to his all-round abilities.
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With strong pace options and overseas depth, PBKS have opted not to name a replacement for Marco Jansen.
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RCB are relieved to retain Josh Hazlewood for the playoffs, given his vital role in their attack but will miss Lungi Ngidi and Jacob Bethell.
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Tim Seifert adds top-order firepower if Tim David remains unavailable, while Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani offers depth in the pace department.
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This team is arguably the most impacted by player withdrawals. However, GT will will Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada. Buttler’s absence leaves a glaring void in the batting lineup.
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Kusal Mendis, a top-order wicketkeeper, steps in as a like-for-like replacement, but he has massive shoes to fill.
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It’s three out and three in for MI. The biggest blow is losing Rickelton, who impressed both with the bat and behind the stumps.
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Kusal Mendis, a top-order wicketkeeper, steps in as a like-for-like replacement, but he has massive shoes to fill.