3 reasons why Kane Williamson went unsold in IPL 2025

The IPL 2025 mega auction saw many records getting broken. There were many players who got staggering amounts during the auction while there were also some players who went unsold. One of the biggest names in the auction who went unsold was New Zealand veteran, Kane Williamson.

Williamson has been playing in the IPL for a long time and has also led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) during some seasons. SRH also went to the finals in 2018 under him but failed to lift the trophy as they were beaten by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). But watching him getting unsold was the biggest heartbreak for his fans.

Here are the three reasons why Kane Williamson went unsold in IPL 2025:

1. Injury

Williamson has missed out past few seasons of IPL due to injuries which has raised concerns for the franchise owners regarding his availability. So, it might be the reason why not a single franchise made a bid on him.

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2. Strike-rate

Williamson is a classic batter who plays almost all his shots with the help of timing and does not depend on power-hitting. He has been seen playing an anchor role in most of the matches he appeared. So, it might be a reason that most of the franchises are looking for power hitters.

3. Average T20 records

The veteran Kiwi batter doesn’t have great numbers when it comes to the shortest format of the game. He might be one of the greatest batters in the world currently in the ODI and Test format but in T20s, he is not considered a great choice. He has overall played 79 matches and has scored 2128 runs with an average of 35.47 and a strike rate of 125.62.

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