Updated IPL 2025 Overseas Player Availability Tracker: Players Returning For IPL Ft. RCB Star Duo & Unavailable Delhi Capitals Trio

The revised IPL 2025 schedule is out, and the tournament will resume on May 17. However, one of the biggest questions heading into the resumption is the IPL 2025 overseas players availability. While some franchises like RCB and KKR have received a boost, others — including Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans — are facing potential setbacks due to multiple overseas withdrawals.

Several foreign players in IPL 2025 might not return for various reasons, including national duty, injuries, or security concerns. Teams may be forced to rejig their combinations with limited overseas options. While some overseas players are returning, others could miss the entire remainder of the tournament, creating major balance issues for their sides.

Here’s a complete breakdown of the IPL 2025 overseas players list, featuring updates on which overseas players are returning, who might miss out, and how this could impact each team heading into the business end of the season.

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Full List of Overseas Player Availability Tracker For IPL 2025

With the IPL 2025 resumption set for May 17, the biggest question for teams and fans alike is the IPL 2025 overseas players availability. Due to international commitments, injuries, and safety concerns following the tournament’s temporary suspension, several foreign players in IPL 2025 could miss the remaining matches. While some franchises like RCB and KKR have received a boost with key names from their IPL 2025 overseas players list returning, others — especially Mumbai Indians and GT — may be forced to reshuffle their combinations.

The uncertainty around which overseas players are returning and which foreign players are out of IPL 2025 makes it crucial for teams to adapt quickly as they head into the final stretch of the league.

Which overseas players are unavailable for IPL 2025 resumption?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Phil Salt: England will play a white-ball series against the West Indies, starting May 29. Salt was named in only the T20I squad and that series begins on June 6, so he will play.
• Liam Livingstone: Liam Livingstone was not named in the squad to take on the West Indies. He had been an integral part of England’s white-ball plans, but with him dropped, he will be available for RCB through the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Jacob Bethell: Jacob Bethell will also play for England in the West Indies series and was named in both squads. But he has returned to India, although only for the league stage.
• Tim David: Tim David doesn’t have international assignments pending. He has arrived in India and will be available for full season.
• Romario Shepherd: Romario Shepherd is part of the West Indies ODI team that will take on Ireland and England. However, he has returned for IPL 2025 and will play full tournament.
• Lungi Ngidi: Lungi Ngidi was named in South Africa’s squad for the World Test Championship final, but he is set to return for RCB. But he won’t play in the playoffs.
• Josh Hazlewood: Josh Hazlewood is set to come back for the playoffs half of IPL 2025. He had a shoulder niggle before the league was postponed and despite being named in the WTC Final squad, Hazlewood is set to come back for the playoffs in a major boost for RCB.
• Nuwan Thushara: Nuwan Thushara is the only overseas player who might return for the remainder of IPL 2025. Thushara doesn’t have any international commitments. Further, he can easily return from Sri Lanka now that things have calmed down.

Gujarat Titans

• Sherfane Rutherford: Sherfane Rutherford is part of the West Indies’ ODI squad that will take on England. So, he might prioritise that and not return for the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Jos Buttler: Jos Buttler will also feature in the same series, albeit for England. He will be available for league stage but will miss the playoffs.
• Dasun Shanaka: Dasun Shanaka might be available for IPL 2025. He is not part of any international series, and the board might allow him to play for GT.
• Rashid Khan: Rashid Khan should also play for GT. Even if he left, Rashid will return since Afghanistan are not playing any international series. He can easily return to India.
• Karim Janat: Like Rashid Khan, Karim Janat should also be available. He doesn’t have other commitments and can return to India.
• Gerald Coetzee: Gerald Coetzee is not a part of South Africa’s squad for the WTC final. Coetzee should be available for the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Kagiso Rabada: Kagiso Rabada is already in India, and though he is a part of South Africa’s squad for the WTC final, he will feature in the league stage games before heading out. South Africa play Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up game in Sussex, and it clashes with the IPL 2025 final.
• Kusal Mendis: He will be Jos Buttler’s replacement in the playoffs but won’t be able to play until the England star leaves.

Punjab Kings

• Marcus Stoinis: Marcus Stoinis was reportedly about to leave India. But Ricky Ponting convinced him to stay after a ceasefire was announced. So, he should be available.
• Aaron Hardie: Like Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie is also expected to be available. He might not have left the country after Ponting’s speech.
• Mitchell Owen: Mitchell Owen’s case is interesting. While he was expected to join PBKS once Peshawar Zalmi’s matches were over, things have changed significantly. He has now joined PBKS and will play for them for the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Azmatullah Omarzai: Azmatullah Omarzai will be available for the remainder of IPL 2025. Afghanistan don’t play any series, and Omarzai might not have left India since a ceasefire was announced.
• Marco Jansen: Marco Jansen will only be available for the league stage. Like other South African players, he will leave India to prepare for the WTC final.
• Josh Inglis: Josh Inglis’ availability is unknown. The latest reports suggest he will play the last two league stage games for Punjab Kings.
• Xavier Bartlett: Since Xavier Bartlett is not in Australia’s Test plans, he must be available for the remainder of IPL 2025. He has flown back to India and will be fully available.
• Kyle Jamieson: He will replace Lockie Ferguson for the rest of IPL 2025 for PBKS.

Mumbai Indians

• Will Jacks: Will Jacks has been selected for the limited-overs series against the West Indies. That means he will only be available for the league stage.
• Ryan Rickelton: Ryan Rickelton will return for MI. However, he is in the WTC final squad and will miss the playoffs.
• Corbin Bosch: Corbin Bosch will also return. However, like Rickelton, he is in the WTC final squad and miss the playoffs.
• Mitchell Santner: Mitchell Santner might be available for the remainder of IPL 2025. New Zealand don’t have to play any international series. He is believed to be already in India.
• Bevon Jacobs: Bevon Jacobs should also be available. Like Mitchell Santner, he doesn’t have any international commitments.
• Reece Topley: Reece Topley has not been named in the squad for the West Indies series. That should clear his way to return to India. He might get chances if other overseas players are unavailable for MI.
• Trent Boult: Trent Boult’s availability looks confirmed. He doesn’t have any other commitments. Further, the BCCI must have assured security for overseas players, and Boult is set to return.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman: Mujeeb Ur Rahman will also be available. Like Rashid Khan and other Afghanistan players, Mujeeb doesn’t have international matches. Further, he can easily return to India.

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Delhi Capitals

• Faf du Plessis: The South African doesn’t play for South Africa anymore and will return.
• Jake Fraser-McGurk: Jake Fraser-McGurk has confirmed that he won’t be available and has been replaced.
• Sediqullah Atal: Like other Afghan players, Sediqullah Atal should also be available. Afghanistan don’t have an international series, and Atal might not have left India.
• Tristan Stubbs: Tristan Stubbs is part of South Africa’s WTC final squad. But CSA and BCCI are holding talks to see if players can stay on till the end.
• Donovan Ferreira: Donovan Ferreira, like his South African mate Faf, has declined to return for IPL 2025.
• Dushmantha Chameera: Dushmantha Chameera should also be available for the remainder of IPL 2025. Sri Lanka are not playing any international series. He can easily fly back to India.
• Mitchell Starc: Mitchell Starc will also not return for IPL 2025. He has been named in the WTC final squad and has prioritised international cricket, although it’s unclear if that’s why he isn’t coming.
• Mustafizur Rahman: Despite being named as Fraser-McGurk’s replacement, Fizz may not play IPL 2025 after BCB revealed no NOC request had come in fresh drama.

Kolkata Knight Riders

• Rovman Powell: Rovman Powell is not part of the West Indies’ ODI squad against England. However, he is nursing an injury and won’t return for the rest of the season.
• Moeen Ali: Moeen Ali is no longer in England’s white-ball plans. However, he is ill and won’t feature in the remaining tournament.
• Sunil Narine: Sunil Narine doesn’t play for the West Indies. He might not have left India yet. So, he will be available.
• Andre Russell: Andre Russell is not in the West Indies’ ODI squad. That should clear his availability in IPL 2025. As mentioned above, the T20I series starts after the IPL 2025 final, so Russell should feature for KKR, even if he is part of the T20I squad.
• Quinton de Kock: Quinton de Kock has retired from international cricket, and is set to return to play for KKR.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be fully available. He doesn’t have international matches lined up. Further, he can easily return to India, even if he flew back home.
• Anrich Nortje: Anrich Nortje might also be available for the remainder of IPL 2025. He is not selected in the WTC final squad.
• Spencer Johnson: Spencer Johnson will also be available. He won’t have any international matches to play. However, he can opt not to return for security reasons.

Lucknow Super Giants

• David Miller: David Miller flew back home immediately after tensions escalated. While he won’t have international matches, Miller might be reluctant to rejoin the squad. His availability is uncertain.
• Aiden Markram: Aiden Markram is likely to feature in the remaining league games of IPL 2025. He is in the WTC final squad and will miss the playoffs.
• Mitchell Marsh: Mitchell Marsh is not part of Australia’s WTC final squad. However, he might not return for security reasons. Cricket Australia has backed its players to opt not to play in IPL 2025.
• Matthew Breetzke: Matthew Breetzke won’t be part of the WTC final squad. So, he should be available. He might also get chances in Markram’s likely absence.
• Nicholas Pooran: Nicholas Pooran is not part of the West Indies’ ODI squad. He will be available for LSG. The T20I series against England will start after the IPL ends.
• Shamar Joseph: Shamar Joseph is in the West Indies’ squad for the England series. So, he will only be available for the league stage.
• Will O’Rourke: New Zealand pacer has been called up as Mayank Yadav’s replacement and will be available from now.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Travis Head: A few reports suggest that Travis Head will return for the remainder of IPL 2025. While he has been named in the WTC final squad, Head can still complete IPL 2025 and then fly to England. He might be available.
• Kamindu Mendis: Kamindu Mendis might be available for the remainder of IPL 2025. He might not have flown back after a ceasefire was announced. Sri Lanka don’t have any series pending.
• Wiaan Mulder: Wiaan Mulder is in the WTC final squad, but since SRH can’t qualify for the playoffs, he will play the remaining matches,
• Heinrich Klaasen: Heinrich Klaasen has retired from Test cricket. So, he won’t be part of the WTC final squad. That should clear his availability for SRH, and he might return.
• Pat Cummins: Pat Cummins will reportedly return to India. The Age reported that Cummins will complete IPL 2025 before flying to England for the WTC final. He will be available.
• Ehsan Malinga: Ehsan Malinga should also be available to play. No Sri Lankan player has international matches pending. He can easily fly back to India.

Rajasthan Royals

• Shimron Hetmyer: Shimron Hetmyer has not been included in the West Indies’ ODI squad. But a few reports have suggested he might not return, although it’s unclear why.
• Wanindu Hasaranga: Like other Sri Lankan players, Wanindu Hasaranga will also be available. He doesn’t have any other assignments pending.
• Lhuan-dre Pretorius: Lhuan-dre Pretorius has joined the squad. He won’t be part of South Africa’s WTC final squad. So, he should be available for the remaining matches.
• Kwena Maphaka: Kwena Maphaka should also be available. He won’t feature for South Africa in the WTC final and should continue playing in IPL 2025.
• Maheesh Theekshana: As mentioned above, Sri Lankan players should be fully available. There’s no reason not to play since their national team is not engaged in any series.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi: Fazalhaq Farooqi should also be available. Afghanistan players have no international matches to play. Farooqi might have left India.
• Jofra Archer: Jofra Archer is unlikely to play in the remainder of IPL 2025. He will participate in the West Indies series, which coincides with the IPL. So, he will prioritise England duties.

Chennai Super Kings

• Dewald Brevis: Dewald Brevis won’t be part of the WTC final squad. So, he might play for CSK in the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Rachin Ravindra: Rachin Ravindra’s availability looks certain. He doesn’t have any other series to feature in. Even if he left India, Rachin might fly back and complete the tournament.
• Sam Curran: Sam Curran won’t return. He has been confirmed to be unavailable for the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Devon Conway: Like Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway will also be available. There’s no reason for him not to play.
• Jamie Overton: Jamie Overton won’t return. He has been confirmed to be unavailable for the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Matheesha Pathirana: Matheesha Pathirana will also be fully available. Sri Lankan players are expected to play the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Nathan Ellis: Nathan Ellis doesn’t have international commitments. However, he can opt not to return since Cricket Australia has backed its players. But he should play.
• Noor Ahmad: Like other Afghan players, Noor Ahmad should also return. He doesn’t have any other series to play. Further, Afghan players are expected to continue when IPL resumes.

IPL 2025 Playoffs: Overseas Players Availability & Team Impact

With the IPL 2025 playoffs set to begin shortly after the league stage resumes on May 17, multiple franchises are facing major concerns regarding IPL 2025 overseas players availability. Several foreign players in IPL 2025 are currently involved in national duties or have been named in squads for the ICC World Test Championship Final (June 11), making them unavailable for the playoffs — and in some cases, even the final few league matches.

This adds further complexity to team combinations, especially for sides like Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Delhi Capitals, who are already dealing with key absentees. The MI overseas players status IPL 2025 remains one of the most uncertain, and the situation could significantly impact their playoff prospects.

Below is a team-wise breakdown of which overseas players are returning, who might be ruled out, and the overall availability scenario heading into the final phase of IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: Temporary Replacements Allowed for Overseas Player Gaps, But No Retention

The IPL has confirmed that franchises can sign temporary replacement players for the remainder of IPL 2025, addressing growing concerns over IPL 2025 overseas players availability. With several foreign players in IPL 2025missing out due to international duties, illness, or injury, this move helps teams maintain squad depth. However, any players signed after the league’s suspension will not be eligible for retention in the IPL 2026 auction and must re-register for next year’s auction pool.

Key overseas withdrawals like Jake Fraser-McGurk (Delhi Capitals) and Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings)prompted this regulatory update. The IPL memo clarified that temporary replacements can be signed until the end of the season, but with clear retention restrictions.

Since then, multiple franchises have acted:

• Punjab Kings signed Kyle Jamieson as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson (hamstring injury) at INR 2 crore.
• Gujarat Titans named Kusal Mendis as a replacement for Jos Buttler, who will leave for national duty after GT’s final league game on May 25. Mendis joins for INR 75 lakh.
• Lucknow Super Giants brought in William O’Rourke as a replacement for Mayank Yadav (back injury) at INR 3 crore.

Franchises like RCB and MI, already impacted by overseas player uncertainty, could also benefit from this flexibility — though with no retention option, these moves are short-term fixes. Players signed before the suspension — such as Sediqullah Atal, Mayank Agarwal, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Nandre Burger — remain eligible for retention next season.

RCB Overseas Players IPL 2025: Who’s Available for Playoffs?

Partially Available: Romario Shepherd (WI ODI series), Lungi Ngidi (WTC squad, warm-up overlaps playoffs), Jacob Bethell (ENG ODIs & T20Is), Josh Hazlewood (shoulder + WTC, but available for playoffs)
Available: Liam Livingstone (dropped from ENG), Nuwan Thushara (no commitments), Phil Salt (only in T20I squad), Tim David (no international commitments)
Impact: The RCB overseas players IPL 2025 availability is good with several key players available for the playoffs for which they are almost through.

Gujarat Titans Overseas Players: IPL 2025 Playoff Status

Unavailable: Sherfane Rutherford (WI ODIs)
Partially Available: Jos Buttler (ENG ODIs), Kagiso Rabada (WTC warm-up overlaps with playoffs), Kusal Mendis (playoffs only)
Available: Rashid Khan, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, Karim Janat
Impact: GT might miss Buttler’s experience at the top. However, they still have a solid overseas core with Rashid and Coetzee. Their IPL 2025 overseas players availability for the playoffs is relatively balanced.

MI Overseas Players Status IPL 2025: Latest Update for Playoffs

Partially Available: Ryan Rickelton, Corbin Bosch (WTC squad), Will Jacks (ENG ODIs)
Available: Mitchell Santner, Bevon Jacobs, Reece Topley, Trent Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Impact: The MI overseas players status IPL 2025 is mixed. Losing Rickelton would mean no specialist overseas keeper, but Boult and Topley’s availability gives their bowling strength.

PBKS Overseas Players for IPL 2025 Playoffs: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Partially Available: Marco Jansen (WTC), Josh Inglis (Late arrival), Marcus Stoinis (Late arrival)
Available: Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Kyle Jamieson
Impact: PBKS are among the stronger sides when it comes to IPL 2025 overseas players availability. The confirmed return of Stoinis and Omarzai gives them stability across departments.

Delhi Capitals Overseas Players Availability for IPL 2025

Unavailable: Mitchell Starc (WTC), Jake Fraser-McGurk
Partially Available: Tristan Stubbs (WTC)
Available: Faf du Plessis, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Sediqullah Atal
Impact: DC lose Starc, one of the key figures in their IPL 2025 overseas players list. But they still have enough backup with du Plessis and Chameera expected to feature in the playoffs.

As the race for the IPL 2025 playoffs heats up, the status of overseas players could make or break teams’ fortunes. From RCB overseas players IPL 2025 dilemmas to the MI overseas players status IPL 2025 uncertainty, every franchise is being forced to adapt. Whether it’s about which overseas players are returning or which foreign players are out of IPL 2025, keeping track of these updates is crucial. Stay tuned for live changes to the IPL 2025 overseas players list and squad news as we approach the playoffs.

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FAQ – Overseas Player Availability for the Rest of IPL 2025

Is Josh Hazlewood available for RCB for the rest of IPL 2025?

Not for the league stage, but Hazlewood is set to play for RCB in the playoffs despite a shoulder niggle and WTC commitments.

Is Mitchell Starc available for DC in IPL 2025?

No. Starc is prioritising the WTC Final and is not expected to return due to international commitments and personal security concerns.

Is Jos Buttler returning for GT in IPL 2025?

Yes, but only for the league stage. He will return to England for the ODI series. He is replaced by Kusal Mendis for the playoffs.

Will Kagiso Rabada play for GT in IPL 2025 playoffs?

Partially. Rabada is in India and will play some league matches. However, South Africa’s WTC warm-up overlaps with the IPL final, so he is unavailable for the playoffs.

Is Pat Cummins available for SRH for the remainder of IPL 2025?

Yes. Cummins is expected to complete the IPL season with SRH before joining Australia’s WTC squad.

Is Travis Head available for SRH in IPL 2025?

Yes. Head will fulfill his IPL 2025 commitments before heading to England for the WTC Final.

Is Phil Salt available for RCB in IPL 2025?

Yes. Salt is only part of England’s T20I squad for the West Indies tour, which begins after the IPL ends, so he is fully available.

Is Jacob Bethell returning for RCB in IPL 2025?

Yes, but only for the league stage. He will return to England for the ODI series.

Will Romario Shepherd play for RCB in the IPL 2025 playoffs?

Yes, but it’s unclear whether he will play in the playoffs. He is named in the ODI series against England.

Is Dewald Brevis available for CSK for the rest of IPL 2025?

Yes. Brevis is not involved in South Africa’s WTC Final plans and is expected to stay with CSK.

What is Ryan Rickelton’s availability for MI in IPL 2025?

Yes, but only for the league stage game. He will return to South Africa to prepare for the WTC final.

Will Tristan Stubbs return for DC for IPL 2025 playoffs?

Yes, but only for the league stage game. He will return to South Africa to prepare for the WTC final.

Is Corbin Bosch available for MI in IPL 2025?

Yes, but only for the league stage game. He will return to South Africa to prepare for the WTC final.

Is Nicholas Pooran available for LSG in IPL 2025?

Yes. Pooran is not part of the West Indies ODI squad, so he is fully available.

Will Aiden Markram play for LSG in the rest of IPL 2025?

Yes, but only for the league stage game. He will return to South Africa to prepare for the WTC final.

Is Marcus Stoinis available for PBKS for the rest of IPL 2025?

Yes. Stoinis initially planned to leave but chose to stay after the ceasefire. He will be available for the playoffs.

Will Marco Jansen play for PBKS in the IPL 2025 playoffs?

Yes, but only for the league stage game. He will return to South Africa to prepare for the WTC final.

Which foreign players are out of IPL 2025?

Several key foreign players in IPL 2025 may not return due to national duties or injury. These include Mitchell Starc (DC), Jofra Archer (RR), Rovman Powell, and Moeen Ali. Teams like GT and MI are especially impacted.

Which overseas players are returning for IPL 2025 playoffs?

Players like Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Phil Salt, Nicholas Pooran, and Marcus Stoinis are expected to return and play a crucial role in the closing stages of IPL 2025.

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