IPL 2025: SRH and CSK enter new players – Smaran and Mhatre get a chance|

Injuries have troubled many teams in IPL 2025, but Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have included new talented players in the team to boost their squads.

SRH chose Ravichandran Smaran

After Adam Zyampa got injured, Sunrisers Hyderabad has included 21-year-old left-handed batsman Ravichandran Smaran in the team. This announcement was made through the media advisory of IPL.

Smaran belongs to Karnataka and his base price in IPL 2025 was Rs 30 lakh. He has: Scored 500+ runs in 7 first class matches, average is 64.50, and has also scored a double century against Punjab. Scored 433 runs in List 10 A matches with the strike rate of 170. His performance shows that he is a power packed player who can be quite impactful for SRH.

CSK has picked Ayush Mhatre

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is out of IPL due to injury. Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre has been picked in his place, his base price was also 30 lakhs. Mhatre is also a very promising player and his selection is like a future investment for CSK.

Situation of CSK and SRH

Both teams are in the bottom half of the points table. Therefore, bringing in new players into the team can signal a fresh start.