The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is just around the corner, but several franchises have already suffered setbacks due to injuries. With multiple key players ruled out, teams are forced to rework their strategies ahead of the tournament.

Here is a comprehensive list of players who will miss IPL 2025 due to injuries or other reasons.

Full List of Injured Players for IPL 2025

Player Team Injury
Josh Hazlewood Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Side strain
Anrich Nortje Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Back injury
Gerald Coetzee Gujarat Titans (GT) Hamstring injury
Mitchell Marsh Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Lower back injury
Jacob Bethell Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Hamstring injury
Mayank Yadav Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Lumbar stress injury
Harry Brook Delhi Capitals (DC) Personal reasons
Lizaad Williams Mumbai Indians (MI) Knee injury
Allah Ghazanfar Mumbai Indians (MI) Vertebra fracture

Major Injury Concerns Ahead of IPL 2025

  • RCB hit hard: Royal Challengers Bangalore will be without two players – Josh Hazlewood (side strain) and Jacob Bethell (hamstring injury).
  • Fast bowlers on the sidelines: Top pacers like Anrich Nortje (KKR), Gerald Coetzee (GT), Mayank Yadav (LSG), and Lizaad Williams (MI) have been ruled out, affecting the pace attacks of multiple franchises.
  • Lucknow Super Giants’ injury woes: LSG will miss key all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (lower back injury) and young speedster Mayank Yadav due to a lumbar stress injury.
  • MI’s double blow: Mumbai Indians will also be without Allah Ghazanfar (vertebra fracture) and Lizaad Williams.
  • Harry Brook out due to personal reasons: The England batter will not feature in IPL 2025 for Delhi Capitals.

Possible Replacements & Uncertain Future

With the tournament yet to begin, teams might announce replacements for injured players soon. However, the increasing list of unavailable players raises concerns for franchises looking to build a balanced squad.

TOPICS: IPL 2025