IPL 2025: Chetan Sakriya Will Replace Umran Malik At KKR

On March 16, Indians fast bowler Urman Maik 25 years ago was ruled out from the upcoming IPL 2025 due to injury. He had been played form the Kolkata Knight Rider this year. Indians left fast bowler Chetan Sakriya named for the replacement of Umra Malik.

Indians Premier Leagues 2025 will start from March 22, 2025. The first match was played between Kolkata Knight Rider vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Garden at Kolkata. 

KKR Buy Umarn Malik At 75 Lakh And Chetan’s At 50 Lakh

The 2025 India Premier Leagues mega auction At INR 75 lakh, Umarn Malik was the Kolkata Knight Rider. Given his ability to impact games with his pace of 150 kmph and aggression, Malik's absence is a serious setback for KKR.

Another 27 year old left arm fast bowler bought by Kolkata Knight Rider at INR 50 lakh in IPL 2024 auction. 

IPL Career Of Both Bowlers

Umran Malik Career

Malik's efforts during the 2022 Indian Premier League season were especially impressive. One of his best efforts in the tournament was when he took five wickets against the Gujarat Titans, scoring figures of 5/25. Malik has participated in 26 IPL games and claimed 29 wickets at an average of 26.62 and an economy rate of 9.39. He was a great addition to SRH because of his ability to deliver explosive pace, which eventually led to his selection for the Indian national squad in limited-overs forms.

Chetan Sakriya Career

Sakariya played in 19 IPL games and claimed 20 wickets with an economy rate of 8.43 and an average of 29.95. In the IPL, his best bowling numbers are 3/31. Sakariya has played limited-overs cricket for India outside of the IPL. In July 2021, he made his One Day International (ODI) debut, taking two wickets for 34 runs.