IPL 2025: Rashid Khan to Azmatullah Omarzai - Where will the Afghanistan stars play in IPL? Check Full List of Sold and Unsold Afghan Players

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Afghanistan added another feather in their cap as they toppled the mighty England in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday (February 26).

A historical night in Lahore saw the Afghans performing in stellar fashion with both bat and ball, thus inflicting a huge blow to England and registering their first-ever win in the tournament. With a victory by 7 runs, the Afghans are still alive in the Champions Trophy.

Ibrahim Zadran was the star of the show with a magnificent knock of 177 runs, which is now the highest individual score in history of Champions Trophy. Similarly, Azmatullah Omarzai was the star with the ball with 5 wickets. As the Afghan cricket continues to reach newer heights, the demands of their players across the globe have amplified in recent years.

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season approaches, several Afghan cricketers have secured positions across various franchises, bringing their unique talents to the league. Here's an overview of these players and their anticipated roles:

Rashid Khan - Gujarat Titans

A cornerstone of the Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan continues to be a pivotal figure in their bowling lineup. Renowned for his deceptive leg-spin and sharp googlies, Rashid consistently challenges even the most seasoned batsmen. Beyond his bowling prowess, his aggressive lower-order batting offers valuable runs, making him a versatile asset in the T20 format.

Noor Ahmad - Chennai Super Kings

The young left-arm wrist-spinner, Noor Ahmad, has been a standout performer. After a strong season with Gujarat Titans, he was signed by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 10 crore. Noor has taken 24 wickets in 23 IPL matches and is known for his economical spells.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman - Mumbai Indians

Mujeeb Ur Rahman has replaced fellow Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar in the Mumbai Indians roster after Ghazanfar was ruled out with a spinal fracture. Rahman, who has played 49 T20 Internationals for Afghanistan, was unsold in the mega auction.

Azmatullah Omarzai - Punjab Kings

Azmatullah Omarzai, who was the star for Afghanistan against England, will be donning the Punjab Kings jersey in IPL 2025. The all-rounder was sold to PBKS for 2.40 crore and he will be a key player for them.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz - Kolkata Knight Riders

Rahmanullah Gurbaz was part of the victorious KKR side in IPL 2024, and the dangerous Afghan batter has been roped in by the Knights again. He was sold at his base price of Rs 2 crore to the Knight Riders.

Fazalhaq Farooqi - Rajasthan Royals

Fazalhaq Farooqi had a fantastic outing with SRH last year and he was sold to Rajasthan Royals for an impressive Rs 4 crore. The left-arm pacer is known for his accuracy and skills and is tipped to be a key performer for the Royals.

Karim Janat - Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans acquired the services of all-rounder Karim Janat for Rs 75 lakh. The 26-year-old Afghan is a T20 specialist, who bowls medium pace and is a handy batter as well.

Afghanistan's Unsold Players in IPL 2025

Naveen-ul-Haq, Waqar Salamkheil, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Sediqullah Atal, Nangeyaliq Kharote, Zahir Khan