The experience and quality of Quinton de Kock will make many franchises bid aggressively for him at the IPL 2025 Auction.
As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, all eyes are on South Africa’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock. Released by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the auction, de Kock’s name is set to spark intense bidding wars. De Kock is known for his aggressive and intentful batting, and quick glovework.
He has been a consistent performer in the IPL across multiple franchises. With over 3,000 runs in his IPL career, including a memorable 140* for LSG in 2022, de Kock is one of the most sought-after players.
Lucknow’s decision to release him—along with marquee players like KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis—signals a major squad overhaul. While the move might have been driven by salary cap considerations or a change in team strategy, it has opened up a lucrative opportunity for other franchises to snap up the South African star. Here’s a look at five teams likely to bid aggressively for him in the auction.
