Mark Wood is among the quickest pacers in world cricket at the moment. The right-arm fast bowler terrorises batters with his constant 145+ kmph deliveries.
Wood also landed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but didn’t impress as such in his debut match. He played one match for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2018 and was part of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) between 2022 and 2024.
Mark Wood, one of England’s top fast bowlers, has surprisingly missed out on the IPL 2025 auction. Known for his fiery pace and wicket-taking ability, Wood has been a game-changer in T20 cricket. However, his recurring injury issues have often disrupted his career, making him unavailable for extended periods. Despite his impressive performances in the limited matches he’s played, these fitness concerns likely led franchises to look for more reliable options for the upcoming season.
Here you can check out Mark Wood’s IPL career stats, records, and salary in every season.
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Mark Wood IPL Debut
Mark Wood played his debut match in the IPL on April 7, 2018. The England pacer represented CSK against Mumbai Indians in the season opener.
It was a disastrous outing for Wood as Mumbai batters carted him for 49 runs in four overs. He logged an economy rate of 12.55 and returned without a wicket.
That was the only match Wood played in his debut season before he returned home in the middle of the season.
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2018 |
| Date & Time | April 07, 19:30 Local |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Mark Wood Last IPL Match
Mark Wood last featured in an IPL game on April 15, 2023. He played for LSG against Punjab Kings in Lucknow.
It was another expensive spell for Wood, as he conceded 35 runs in his four overs, though he picked up two wickets.
| Match | LSG vs PBKS, 21st Match |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2023 |
| Date & Time | April 15, 19:30 Local |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
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Mark Wood IPL Earnings & Auction History
Mark Wood has gone down the hammer twice thus far in the IPL auction. The first time he entered the auction pool, CSK acquired his services for INR 1.50 crore.
Wood played only one match that season and didn’t feature in three subsequent seasons. The England quick returned in 2022 and put his name in the auction. Then LSG splurged INR 7.50 crore on Wood to have him in their side.
Mark Wood missed the IPL 2025 auction due to recurring injury concerns, which affected his availability for extended seasons.
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.50 Cr | Lucknow |
| 2023 | 7.50 Cr | Lucknow |
| 2022 | 7.50 Cr | Lucknow |
| 2018 | 1.50 Cr | Chennai |
Mark Wood Bowling Stats in IPL
| Year | Inn | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBI | Ave | Econ | S/R | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 96 | 130 | 11 | 5/14 | 11.81 | 8.12 | 8.72 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 24 | 49 | 0 | 0/49 | – | 12.25 | – | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 5 | 120 | 179 | 11 | 5/14 | 16.27 | 8.95 | 10.9 | 0 | 1 |
Know more: IPL 2025 Retained Players List
Want to know which team Mark Wood will play for in IPL 2025?
Mark Wood missed the IPL 2024 season due to an injury. And he hasn’t played in the league since 2023.
So LSG didn’t retain Wood before the IPL 2025 auction. Also, the bowler hasn’t registered for the mega auction, which means he won’t feature in IPL 2025.
