A pinch-hitter can play an important role in the current era. Here, we take a look at the list of one player each team can use as a pinch-hitter in IPL 2025.
Last season, Sunil Narine opened the batting for KKR and he was one of the main reasons for the franchise to find success. Likewise, other teams could also think in this direction of employing a pinch-hitter.
Players who can be a pinch-hitter in IPL 2025
While some teams have obvious options for this role, a few others could struggle. Nevertheless, in the back end, these teams would have a fair idea of whom they must send up if they need some quick runs.
- Chennai Super Kings – R Ashwin
- Delhi Capitals – Mitchell Starc
- Lucknow Super Giants – Avesh Khan
- Kolkata Knight Riders – Harshit Rana
- Mumbai Indians – Deepak Chahar
- Punjab Kings – Marco Jansen
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Rasikh Dar
- Gujarat Titans – Rashid Khan
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – Harshal Patel
- Rajasthan Royals – Wanindu Hasaranga
Players like Rashid Khan are already ready for such a role. Looking at the Gujarat Titans combination, Rashid could be used often higher in the batting order. Players like Deepak Chahar, Harshit Rana and Avesh Khan also have potential in this regard. Ashwin and Starc can use their experience, as well.
