Jason Holder is enjoying a fabulous run in 2025.
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has continued to put on impressive all-round shows in T20s, with the latest one coming in the International League T20 (ILT20). While playing for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, whom he is also leading this year, the Caribbean player showcased his improved skills with both bat and ball.
Holder first took two wickets for 22 runs at an economy rate of 5.50 in his four-over spell, dismissing big batters – Toby Albert and Jordan Cox. He eventually became the best bowler on his team and was instrumental in restricting the Dubai Capitals to 196/5 when they looked set to score much more.
Later, Jason Holder also played a solid cameo with the bat at No.9. He scored 22 runs in nine deliveries, including three sixes, at a strike rate of 244.44.
Unfortunately, his all-round efforts went in vain, as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders fell short by nine runs. However, Holder’s performances again became noticeable in a year that has seen him rise as a T20 player and surely increased his chances of earning a deal at the IPL 2026 auction.
The lack of enough genuine pace-bowling all-rounders will surely play a role in Jason Holder returning to the IPL next season. Not many proven players in this category are available at the IPL 2026 auction, and such players are always in demand, even after the introduction of the Impact Player rule.
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Then, Jason Holder has also improved massively this year, as his numbers with both bat and ball have been marvellous. He has 819 runs at an average of 25.59 and a strike rate of 159.96 in 50 innings and 90 wickets at 21.54 runs apiece and an economy rate of 8.41 in 63 innings in 2025.
Teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) need a pace-bowling all-rounder for their first XI. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals (DC), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will also search for options in this category.
Jason Holder can be the likely player, given that he brings previous experience and recent form – a combination that works extremely well at IPL auctions. After performing in ILT20 2025/26, where several IPL owners have sister franchises, he has made himself even more noticeable just before the IPL 2026 auction.
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