As the new schedule of the IPL 2025 has been clashing with the preparations of the WTC 2025 final, which will be played between Australia and South Africa, a few Proteas players might opt out of the playoffs phase
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Currently, Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are in the race for the IPL 2025 playoffs
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With GT nearly considered qualified for the playoffs, one of their top pacers, Kagiso Rabada, might miss out on the services. So far, he has featured in just two matches of the ongoing league and has bagged two wickets
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Lungi Ngidi, who has made a comeback after an injury blow, made one appearance for RCB. In that match, the pacer bagged three wickets, and the side would like to bang on him ahead of the playoffs
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Currently, the PBKS are enjoying on third position on the points table. So far, their pacer Marco Jansen has registered 11 wickets in as many matches. But considering the preparations for the red-ball final, it will be interesting to see if the pacer makes his appearance in the league's playoffs
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Though LSG is having a roller-coaster season, Aiden Markram has been a positive for the side from the 2025 edition. Making appearances in all 11 matches and has accumulated 348 runs. It will be a difficult journey for Lucknow if they miss out on the services of Markram for the remaining matches
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