5 Teams Who Can Target Steve Smith in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

5 teams who can target Steve Smith in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Steve Smith recently led Washington Freedom to their maiden Major League Cricket title

[{"selector":"#anim-b2faf154-f98b-4492-b619-b195c45e8e2f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2b64cb64-4e23-4b73-9ba7-869f068478d9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1a0eabda-39f8-4b1c-95e3-7488d79c12e7","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Smith accumulated 336 runs at a strike rate of 148.67 and finished as the third-highest run-scorer of the tournament.

[{"selector":"#anim-d292fe90-0df8-47b9-98c6-4fde136974b4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ca41343a-288c-4ee2-9818-2d16f3cd333c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3c1bb45e-5159-45bd-a83a-6b754f6130a4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.907985046680551e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Smith has recently expressed interest in returning to the IPL by putting his name forward for the 2025 mega auction.

[{"selector":"#anim-22c72a16-2e60-46ab-a5bc-22b5ddb7d386","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7a646199-632d-4bc5-bc73-015eae408146","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bfd666f2-8608-46b3-9cf7-97df404b3bc7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Here are the 5 IPL teams that might consider bidding for Steve Smith:

[{"selector":"#anim-945bae40-963f-4fb6-a15c-9be720642b41","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-04f373d2-0889-4fa9-b8a8-be6d0d964e60","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c1475e00-355d-4c87-a7fb-ee781d33bb4f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

[{"selector":"#anim-04ffdc11-2e81-494f-ac20-fb9b64384404 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6ceca7a3-680e-497c-adcb-fcd4bf5e5d68","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e3b0ec2a-7401-4437-a356-d30a7a7f5464","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Smith’s IPL History : Former captain and key player for the Royals. Potential Role: His experience and leadership could provide stability and tactical advantage.

[{"selector":"#anim-ab60254d-f522-402b-8700-fd45a3626119 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-91251a48-1120-4b31-88ce-ab8a827598c7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-93595eb2-8bfb-4955-b911-bb5919bce4e1","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Strategic Advantage : Smith’s calm and strategic approach could benefit Delhi Capitals. Batting Stability : His ability to anchor innings is an asset for the team.

[{"selector":"#anim-6cbf0025-d930-4d52-bbad-b93875664978","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-921407f3-27a0-4bd9-9018-9ac686514250","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c73ff321-0045-47bb-8850-38bdc2bfec62 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Leadership Void : Potential leadership changes could open a spot for Smith . Previous Connection : Past association with Sanjiv Goenka’s Rising Pune Supergiants makes him a viable candidate.

[{"selector":"#anim-f3125fa6-0687-4457-b426-40953612ea62","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-40e90725-eadb-49d1-930f-620b18820084","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e0c51d32-130f-4997-8ad1-b3b9243021ee [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Experience : Smith’s experience could enhance the team’s performance and dynamics. Middle Order : His inclusion could strengthen the batting lineup.

[{"selector":"#anim-6ebbe512-ed1a-441c-b6ee-2a6b7e5f89ec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9002983f-7939-40dc-877d-280f38c2ab1f","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ee0eeb79-e4d8-43af-9ead-dcd842c2e84d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Middle Order Boost : Smith’s proven success could fortify CSK’s middle order . Pressure Handling : His ability to perform under pressure aligns with CSK’s strategic needs.