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3 Teams That Could Target Lockie Ferguson At IPL 2026 Auction if PBKS Release Him

Aditya Ighe

He picked up five wickets in four matches in IPL 2025.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) made a few notable changes in their setup with Ricky Ponting as head coach and Shreyas Iyer as captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The leadership duo took the relatively young side in the playoffs and the IPL final for the first time since 2014. However, they missed out on their maiden IPL title by just six runs. While there have been some great seasons from the Indian players, a few overseas players couldn’t make an impact. However, there was a player who missed nearly the entire season for them due to injury, Lockie Ferguson. With the IPL 2026 mini auction around the corner, PBKS will look to fill in the gaps and might seek a replacement for Ferguson, who has had injury concerns in the past.

Ferguson was roped in by PBKS for his base price of INR 2 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He looked good before picking up an injury during the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The right-arm pacer’s role was of enforcer, with his sheer pace, clicking 145+ kmph regularly. He took five wickets in four matches at an economy of 9.17. His numbers might not speak about his impact. But he delivered crucial breakthroughs leading to wins against Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants.

The 34-year-old’s record in the IPL is a testament to his skills and ability. Featuring in 49 games across eight seasons, the tall pacer has picked up 51 wickets at an economy of 8.97, which includes a four-wicket haul. Additionally, his experience of playing franchise leagues across the globe could be vital. If Punjab Kings opt to release Ferguson, many franchises will be interested in securing his services. So, let’s find out which three franchises will be in search of this overseas pacer.

Upcoming – t20 – Central Delhi
Delhi Premier League , 2025
02 Aug 2025, 08:00 PM IST
South Delhi Superstarz SDS

East Delhi Riders EDR

Upcoming – t20 – Central Delhi
Delhi Premier League , 2025
03 Aug 2025, 02:00 PM IST
North Delhi Strikers NDS

Central Delhi Kings CDK

Upcoming – t20 – Central Delhi
Delhi Premier League , 2025
03 Aug 2025, 07:00 PM IST
Outer Delhi Warriors ODW

New Delhi Tigers NDT

Result – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
Sloggers SLG

153/4

Pirates PIR

98/7

Sloggers beat Pirates by 55 runs

Result – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
Gaming CC GCC

71/4

Rugby CC RUCC

120/3

Rugby CC beat Gaming CC by 49 runs

Live – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
Sloggers SLG

Gaming CC GCC

35/1

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
02 Aug 2025, 06:15 PM IST
Rugby CC RUCC

Pirates PIR

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
02 Aug 2025, 08:15 PM IST
Sloggers SLG

Rugby CC RUCC

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
02 Aug 2025, 10:30 PM IST
Gaming CC GCC

Pirates PIR

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 12:30 AM IST
Sloggers SLG

Pirates PIR

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 12:15 PM IST
Gaming CC GCC

Rugby CC RUCC

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 02:15 PM IST
Sloggers SLG

Gaming CC GCC

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 04:15 PM IST
Sloggers SLG

Rugby CC RUCC

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 06:15 PM IST
Gaming CC GCC

Pirates PIR

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 08:15 PM IST
Rugby CC RUCC

Pirates PIR

Upcoming – t10 – Gibraltar
ECS Gibraltar T10, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 11:15 PM IST
TBC TBC

TBC TBC

Abandoned – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
Navarang Club NVR

Gauhati Town Club GTC

MATCH ABANDONED

Live – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
91 Yards Club 91YC

60/3

Guwahati Giants GUG

13/0

Upcoming – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 09:00 AM IST
Nabajyoti Club NAJC

City Cricket Club CCC

Upcoming – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 01:15 PM IST
Bud Cricket Club BCC

Navarang Club NVR

Result – t20 – Tiskre
Gibraltar Women tour of Estonia 2025
Estonia Women EST-W

94/6

Gibraltar Women GIB-W

68/10

Estonia Women beat Gibraltar Women by 26 runs

Upcoming – t20 – Tiskre
Gibraltar Women tour of Estonia 2025
02 Aug 2025, 05:30 PM IST
Estonia Women EST-W

Gibraltar Women GIB-W

Upcoming – t20 – Tiskre
Gibraltar Women tour of Estonia 2025
03 Aug 2025, 01:30 PM IST
Estonia Women EST-W

Gibraltar Women GIB-W

Upcoming – t20 – Kuwait City
KCC T20 Summer League, 2025
02 Aug 2025, 10:30 PM IST
ACE KRM Panthers KRMPS

Fakhr-E-Kashmir FEK

Upcoming – t20 – Kuwait City
KCC T20 Summer League, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 10:30 PM IST
Tally Rangers TCC

CECC CEC-A

Result – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
Pahang PHG

72/10

Selangor SEL

188/2

Selangor beat Pahang by 116 runs

Result – t20 – Kuala Lumpur
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
Johor JOR

255/7

Kelantan KELN

79/10

Johor beat Kelantan by 176 runs

Result – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
Putrajaya PUT

66/10

Perak PRK

215/6

Perak beat Putrajaya by 149 runs

Result – t20 – Kuala Lumpur
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
Kuala Lumpur KLPR

266/7

Sarawak SRAK

229/6

Kuala Lumpur beat Sarawak by 37 runs

Upcoming – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 07:00 AM IST
Melaka MEL

Pahang PHG

Upcoming – t20 – Kuala Lumpur
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 07:30 AM IST
Selangor SEL

Kelantan KELN

Upcoming – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 11:30 AM IST
Penang PENG

Putrajaya PUT

Upcoming – t20 – Kuala Lumpur
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 12:00 PM IST
Perak PRK

Sarawak SRAK

Result – t20 – South Mackay
Mackay T20 Championship, 2025
Rays RAY

141/1

Magic MAG

136/7

Rays beat Magic by 9 wickets

Live – t20 – South Mackay
Mackay T20 Championship, 2025
Chargers CHG

179/6

Wolves WOL

137/3

Upcoming – t20 – South Mackay
Mackay T20 Championship, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 04:30 AM IST
Marlins MAR

Rockets ROC

Result – t20 – Namibia
Namibia T20, 2025
NPL Bears NPB

211/5

Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats PMW

140/10

NPL Bears beat Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats by 71 runs

Toss – t20 – Namibia
Namibia T20, 2025
02 Aug 2025, 05:30 PM IST
Paratus Jets PAJ

Eavion Eagles EAE

Upcoming – t20 – Namibia
Namibia T20, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 01:00 PM IST
Paratus Jets PAJ

Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats PMW

Upcoming – t20 – Namibia
Namibia T20, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 05:30 PM IST
NPL Bears NPB

Eavion Eagles EAE

Upcoming – t20 – Lauderhill
Pakistan tour of West Indies, T20, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 05:30 AM IST
West Indies WI

Pakistan PAK

Upcoming – t20 – Lauderhill
Pakistan tour of West Indies, T20, 2025
04 Aug 2025, 05:30 AM IST
West Indies WI

Pakistan PAK

Upcoming – t20 – Tiskre
Switzerland tour of Estonia, 2025
02 Aug 2025, 05:30 PM IST
Estonia ESN

Switzerland SWT

Upcoming – t20 – Tiskre
Switzerland tour of Estonia, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 12:00 PM IST
Estonia ESN

Switzerland SWT

Upcoming – t20 – Tiskre
Switzerland tour of Estonia, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 05:00 PM IST
Estonia ESN

Switzerland SWT

Upcoming – t20 – Trinidad and Tobago
USA Women U19 tour of West Indies, 2025
03 Aug 2025, 07:30 PM IST
West Indies Women U19 WIU19-W

United States Of America Women U19 USAU19-W

Upcoming – t20 – Birmingham
World Championship of Legends, 2025
02 Aug 2025, 09:00 PM IST
Pakistan Champions PNC

South Africa Champions SAC

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai Indians haven’t had a great last five seasons, managing to qualify for the IPL playoffs only twice. While they had arguably the best core Indian players, the five-time champions struggled with their pace attack. They tried options like Riley Meredith, Chris Jordan, Reece Topley, Luke Wood, Tymal Mills, and Lizaad Williams, but none had a strong impact. Hence, MI might look for a middle over enforcer to maintain the pressure built by the likes of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah.

With left-arm pacers like Boult and Ashwani Kumar already available in the squad, Mumbai can replace Lockie Ferguson with Reece Topley. The inclusion of the Kiwi player might work for MI on a red-soil pitch that offers pace and bounce. He will also bring variety to their pace unit.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Lucknow Super Giants struggled immensely with their pace bowling attack in the IPL 2025. Their speedsters lacked consistency and control with the new ball, which is evident from the number of wickets taken and the economy rate. The LSG fast bowlers recorded the second fewest wickets (18) and the worst economy rate (10.73), and an average of 50.06 in the entire season. Additionally, their pacers conceded the most number of sixes.

LSG have almost a one-dimensional pace attack. They lack someone who hits the deck hard and exploits help from the surface. While there are many loopholes in the bowling attack which they need to address, Lockie Ferguson has much to offer. He can lead the bowling attack and brings vast experience, which they surely lack. The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow also has a red-soil surface, and it will work in his favour. In his lone outing at the venue, Ferguson picked up a wicket while conceding at 8.67 rpo.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Kolkata Knight Riders were the favourites coming into the IPL 2025 season. But they finished eighth in the points table. They have had two major concerns, including the middle-order muddle and the pace bowling unit’s consistency. KKR tried to fill the vacuum left by the departure of Mitchell Starc with Spencer Johnson. But the plan didn’t work. While they had the option of South African pacer Anrich Nortje, he missed the majority of the season due to injury. All of their pacers had an economy of over 10, with swing bowler Vaibhav Arora being the most economical at 10.12. They recorded the third-worst economy rate in the middle overs.

Ferguson could be the game-changer for KKR. He can run through the middle-order and provide control in the middle phase. His raw pace, control, and accurate bouncer make him a deadly bowler to face. He will also enjoy the pace-friendly conditions at the Eden Gardens.

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