The IPL 2025 Mega Auction witnessed Avesh Khan, one of India’s premier fast bowlers, being acquired by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 9.75 crore. Known for his ability to deliver in crunch situations and his deadly yorkers, Avesh returns to LSG to spearhead their bowling attack in the upcoming season.
Avesh Khan’s IPL Journey
IPL Debut
Avesh Khan made his IPL debut in 2017, representing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Delhi Capitals (DC):
- Match: DC vs RCB, 56th Match
- Date: May 14, 2017
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Last IPL Match
Avesh Khan last featured in IPL 2025, playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 70
- Date & Time: 7:30 PM IST, Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Avesh Khan IPL Auction 2025 Price & History
Over the years, Avesh Khan has consistently proven his worth, resulting in steadily rising IPL auction prices. Here’s a breakdown:
| Year | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10.00 Lac |
| 2018 | Delhi Capitals | 70.00 Lac |
| 2022 | Lucknow Super Giants | 10.00 Cr |
| 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | 10.00 Cr |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | 10.00 Cr |
| 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | 9.75 Cr |
Avesh Khan Performance in IPL 2025
| Batter Name | Vs Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avesh Khan | MI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Avesh Khan | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Avesh Khan | PBKS | 19 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 61.29 |
| Bowler Name | vs Team | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avesh Khan | SRH | 4 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Avesh Khan | PBKS | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10 |
| Avesh Khan | MI | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Avesh Khan | KKR | 4 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Avesh Khan | CSK | 3.3 | 32 | 1 | 9.14 |
| Avesh Khan | RR | 4 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 |
| Avesh Khan | DC | 3 | 90 | 0 | 30 |
| Avesh Khan | MI | 4 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Avesh Khan | PBKS | 4 | 57 | 2 | 14.2 |
| Avesh Khan | SRH | 3 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Avesh Khan | RCB | 3 | 32 | 1 | 10.7 |
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Avesh Khan IPL Career Overview
Avesh Khan has consistently delivered as a pace bowler, taking crucial wickets and maintaining pressure during key moments. Below are his career stats:
Bowling Stats
| Year | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 65 | 1377 | 2049 | 75 | 4/24 | 27.32 | 8.93 | 18.36 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 42 | 75 | 1 | 1/45 | 75 | 10.71 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 329 | 526 | 19 | 3/27 | 27.68 | 9.59 | 17.32 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 174 | 283 | 8 | 3/25 | 35.38 | 9.76 | 21.75 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 286 | 416 | 18 | 4/24 | 23.11 | 8.73 | 15.89 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 366 | 450 | 24 | 3/13 | 18.75 | 7.37 | 15.25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 24 | 42 | 0 | 0/42 | – | 10.5 | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 18 | 30 | 0 | 0/30 | – | 10 | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 114 | 204 | 4 | 2/29 | 51 | 10.73 | 28.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1/23 | 23 | 5.75 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Batting Stats
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 65 | 41 | 12 | 41 | 164 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0* | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 10 | 7* | – | 200 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0* | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 22 | 12 | 22 | 169.23 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5 | 5* | 0 | 166.66 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 4* | 0 | 133.33 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Why Avesh Khan is Key for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025
Avesh Khan’s ability to bowl effectively in the powerplay and death overs makes him a critical component of Lucknow Super Giants’ bowling attack. With his ability to deliver breakthroughs at crucial moments, he adds depth and stability to the team’s pace unit. His experience playing in high-pressure games will be invaluable for LSG in their quest for IPL glory.
Conclusion
Avesh Khan’s return to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 9.75 crore in IPL 2025 solidifies his reputation as one of the most reliable Indian pacers in the league. As LSG looks to make a strong impact this season, Avesh is set to play a pivotal role in their bowling lineup. Fans can expect fiery spells and match-winning performances from the pacer in IPL 2025.
Stay tuned for more updates on Avesh Khan and IPL 2025!
