me and my friends created three ipl teams rank them as per 2025 ipl keep in mind

overseas rule impact rule

SRH
18 players (4 overseas)
Remaining purse: 0
Suryakumar Yadav
11.75 Cr
Ruturaj Gaikwad
7.8 Cr
Ishan Kishan
5.6 Cr
Rohit Sharma
4.2 Cr
Quinton de Kock
2.2 Cr
Hardik Pandya
16.75 Cr
Andre Russell
7.8 Cr
Axar Patel
6 Cr
Tilak Varma
2.6 Cr
Shivam Dube
2 Cr
Ravichandran Ashwin
1.6 Cr
Abhishek Sharma
1 Cr
Mitchell Starc
20.5 Cr
Yuzvendra Chahal
12 Cr
Arshdeep Singh
7.4 Cr
Trent Boult
7 Cr
Rahul Chahar
2.2 Cr
Mohammed Siraj
1.6 Cr

RR
20 players (7 overseas)
Remaining purse: 2.15 Cr
KL Rahul
16.5 Cr
Shubman Gill
9.2 Cr
Sanju Samson
5.6 Cr
Faf du Plessis
4.2 Cr
Sunil Narine
12.25 Cr
Rashid Khan
10 Cr
Glenn Maxwell
7.8 Cr
Krunal Pandya
6.6 Cr
Venkatesh Iyer
4.6 Cr
Marcus Stoinis
2.6 Cr
Mitchell Marsh
2.6 Cr

Harshal Patel
6.8 Cr
Jofra Archer
6 Cr
Kuldeep Yadav
5.4 Cr
Mohammed Shami
5.2 Cr
Sandeep Sharma
2.8 Cr
Khaleel Ahmed
2.8 Cr
Karn Sharma
2.4 Cr
Deepak Chahar
1.5 Cr
Ravi Bishnoi
1.5 Cr

RCB
14 players (4 overseas)
Remaining purse: 2.10 Crore
Virat Kohli
24.5 Cr
Jos Buttler
11.5 Cr
Rishabh Pant
11 Cr
Shreyas Iyer
9.8 Cr
David Miller
6.6 Cr
Yashasvi Jaiswal
5.8 Cr
Nicholas Pooran
4.2 Cr
Rahul Tripathi
2 Cr
Ravindra Jadeja
6.2 Cr
Jasprit Bumrah
20.5 Cr
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
5 Cr
Kagiso Rabada
4.8 Cr
Varun Chakravarthy
4 Cr
Mohit Sharma
2 Cr

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To rank the three IPL teams—Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)—for the 2025 IPL season, we need to evaluate
their squads based on player quality, balance, depth, and the impact of IPL rules,
specifically the overseas player rule and the Impact Player rule. The overseas
player rule limits teams to a maximum of four overseas players in the playing XI,
while the Impact Player rule allows a substitution during the match, offering
flexibility to adjust batting or bowling strength. Since the provided squads don’t
align with the official IPL 2025 squads (based on available data) and seem to be
custom-built, I’ll analyze them as presented, assuming they comply with IPL auction
rules (e.g., squad size, budget constraints). Let’s break it down.

Key Factors for Ranking

Squad Balance: Combination of batting, bowling, all-rounders, and wicketkeeping
options.
Overseas Player Rule: Only four overseas players can play in the XI, so teams with
more overseas players (e.g., RR with 7) must strategically select their four,
potentially benching high-value players.
Impact Player Rule: Allows teams to substitute a player mid-match, favoring squads
with versatile backups (e.g., all-rounders or specialist batsmen/bowlers).
Player Form and Pedigree: Recent performances, IPL experience, and suitability to
T20 cricket.
Depth and Bench Strength: Ability to cover injuries or form slumps, especially with
limited overseas slots.
Remaining Purse: Impacts ability to sign additional players (e.g., uncapped talent)
to complete the squad.
Team Analysis
1. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Squad: 18 players (4 overseas: Andre Russell, Quinton de Kock, Mitchell Starc,
Trent Boult)
Remaining Purse: 0 Cr
Key Strengths:
Batting Firepower: Top-order heavy with Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan
Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Quinton de Kock. Hardik Pandya, Andre Russell, and Tilak
Varma add middle-order depth and finishing power.
Bowling Strength: Elite pace attack with Mitchell Starc (20.5 Cr), Trent Boult (7
Cr), Arshdeep Singh (7.4 Cr), and Mohammed Siraj (1.6 Cr). Spin covered by
Yuzvendra Chahal (12 Cr), Ravichandran Ashwin (1.6 Cr), and Rahul Chahar (2.2 Cr).
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Andre Russell, and Axar Patel provide balance,
allowing flexibility in team composition.
Overseas Rule: With only four overseas players, SRH can field all of them (Russell,
de Kock, Starc, Boult) without benching key talent, maximizing their overseas
impact.
Impact Player Potential: Players like Shivam Dube (batting) or Rahul Chahar
(bowling) can be used as Impact Players to adjust strategy mid-match.
Weaknesses:
No Remaining Purse: SRH can’t sign additional players, limiting squad depth (18
players vs. max 25). Injuries or form issues could expose gaps.
Middle-Order Vulnerability: Beyond Pandya and Russell, the middle order (e.g.,
Dube, Varma) lacks proven finishers in high-pressure chases.
Spin Depth: While Chahal and Ashwin are elite, Rahul Chahar’s inconsistency could
be a concern on spin-friendly pitches.
Likely XI (4 overseas): Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav,
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Hardik Pandya, Andre Russell, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal,
Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult, Arshdeep Singh.
Impact Player Options: Ishan Kishan (batting) or Mohammed Siraj (bowling).
Assessment: SRH has a star-studded lineup with no overseas selection dilemmas,
allowing them to field their best XI. The bowling attack is formidable, and the
batting is top-heavy. However, limited squad size and no purse for replacements
could hurt if injuries occur.
2. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Squad: 20 players (7 overseas: Faf du Plessis, Sunil Narine, Rashid Khan, Glenn
Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Jofra Archer)
Remaining Purse: 2.15 Cr
Key Strengths:
Batting Depth: KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, and Venkatesh Iyer form a
strong top order. Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis add experience
and finishing ability.
Bowling Variety: Rashid Khan (10 Cr) and Sunil Narine (12.25 Cr) lead the spin
attack, supported by Kuldeep Yadav (5.4 Cr) and Ravi Bishnoi (1.5 Cr). Pace options
include Jofra Archer (6 Cr), Mohammed Shami (5.2 Cr), Deepak Chahar (1.5 Cr), and
Khaleel Ahmed (2.8 Cr).
All-Rounders: Maxwell, Stoinis, Marsh, Narine, and Krunal Pandya provide immense
flexibility, especially for Impact Player substitutions.
Remaining Purse: 2.15 Cr allows RR to sign 3–5 uncapped or low-cost players,
potentially adding depth (up to 25 players).
Impact Player Potential: Players like Mitchell Marsh (all-round) or Sandeep Sharma
(bowling) offer tactical flexibility.
Weaknesses:
Overseas Rule: With seven overseas players, RR must bench three high-value players
(e.g., Maxwell, Stoinis, Marsh, or Archer). This reduces their effective squad
strength, as expensive players will be unused.
Pace Bowling Concerns: Jofra Archer’s fitness is a risk, and Deepak Chahar has
injury concerns. Shami is reliable, but Khaleel and Sandeep are inconsistent in
high-scoring games.
Top-Order Overlap: KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Sanju Samson are anchor-style
batsmen, which could slow scoring rates on high-scoring venues.
Likely XI (4 overseas): KL Rahul (wk), Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Venkatesh Iyer,
Glenn Maxwell, Sunil Narine, Krunal Pandya, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Jofra
Archer, Kuldeep Yadav.
Impact Player Options: Faf du Plessis (batting) or Deepak Chahar (bowling).
Assessment: RR has a deep and versatile squad with strong spin bowling and all-
round options. However, the overseas rule forces tough choices, potentially wasting
high-cost players. The remaining purse offers some flexibility to bolster depth.
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Squad: 14 players (4 overseas: Jos Buttler, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso
Rabada)
Remaining Purse: 2.10 Cr
Key Strengths:
Explosive Batting: Virat Kohli (24.5 Cr), Jos Buttler (11.5 Cr), Rishabh Pant (11
Cr), Shreyas Iyer (9.8 Cr), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (5.8 Cr) form a dynamic top order.
Nicholas Pooran (4.2 Cr) and David Miller (6.6 Cr) are proven finishers.
Elite Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah (20.5 Cr) and Kagiso Rabada (4.8 Cr) lead the pace
attack, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (5 Cr) and Mohit Sharma (2 Cr) adding experience.
Ravindra Jadeja (6.2 Cr) and Varun Chakravarthy (4 Cr) handle spin.
Wicketkeeping Options: Pant, Pooran, and Buttler provide flexibility, allowing
strategic XI adjustments.
Impact Player Potential: Rahul Tripathi (batting) or Mohit Sharma (bowling) can be
effective substitutes.
Remaining Purse: 2.10 Cr allows RCB to sign 8–11 players (up to 25), potentially
adding uncapped talent or specialists.
Weaknesses:
Small Squad Size: Only 14 players leave RCB vulnerable to injuries or form dips
until they fill the squad.
All-Rounder Depth: Beyond Jadeja, RCB lacks all-round options, limiting flexibility
compared to SRH and RR.
Spin Bowling: Jadeja and Chakravarthy are solid, but RCB lacks a third spin option
for spin-friendly pitches.
Likely XI (4 overseas): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer,
Rishabh Pant (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit
Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada, Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Impact Player Options: David Miller (batting) or Mohit Sharma (bowling).
Assessment: RCB has a top-heavy batting lineup and a world-class bowling attack led
by Bumrah. The small squad size is a concern, but the remaining purse allows them
to add depth. The overseas rule poses no issues, as all four overseas players can
play.
Impact of IPL Rules
Overseas Player Rule: SRH and RCB benefit from having exactly four overseas
players, allowing them to field their best XI without benching talent. RR’s seven
overseas players create a selection headache, as players like Maxwell, Stoinis, or
Marsh may be sidelined, reducing their effective strength.
Impact Player Rule: All teams benefit, but RR’s abundance of all-rounders (Maxwell,
Narine, Stoinis, Marsh) gives them the most flexibility to swap in batting or
bowling specialists. SRH’s Pandya and Russell, and RCB’s Jadeja, also enable
tactical substitutions.
Squad Size and Purse: SRH’s zero purse and 18 players limit their depth, while RR
(20 players, 2.15 Cr) and RCB (14 players, 2.10 Cr) can add players, with RCB
having the most room to grow (up to 11 more players).
Ranking for IPL 2025
Based on squad quality, balance, and rule impacts, here’s the ranking:

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

Reason: SRH’s squad is well-balanced with a star-studded batting lineup
(Suryakumar, Rohit, Gaikwad) and a potent bowling attack (Starc, Boult, Chahal,
Arshdeep). Having exactly four overseas players eliminates selection issues,
maximizing their overseas impact (Russell, Starc, Boult, de Kock). The Impact
Player rule is well-served by players like Ishan Kishan or Siraj. The main concern
is limited depth (18 players, no purse), but their starting XI is arguably the
strongest.
Key Advantage: No overseas player conflicts and a versatile bowling attack.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Reason: RCB boasts an explosive batting unit (Kohli, Buttler, Pant, Pooran) and a
top-tier bowling attack led by Bumrah and Rabada. Their four overseas players
(Buttler, Pooran, Miller, Rabada) fit perfectly, avoiding RR’s selection dilemma.
The small squad (14 players) is a risk, but 2.10 Cr allows them to add significant
depth. The lack of all-rounders beyond Jadeja slightly hampers flexibility compared
to SRH.
Key Advantage: Elite batting and bowling with room to bolster squad depth.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Reason: RR has a deep squad with strong spin bowling (Rashid, Narine, Kuldeep) and
versatile all-rounders (Maxwell, Stoinis, Marsh). However, the overseas rule is a
major drawback, forcing them to bench three high-value overseas players, which
weakens their effective strength. Their batting relies on anchors (Rahul, Gill,
Samson), which may struggle in high-scoring games. The 2.15 Cr purse helps, but
their XI is less balanced than SRH or RCB due to overseas constraints.
Key Advantage: Depth and all-rounder flexibility, but hindered by overseas rule.
Final Notes
SRH edges out due to their perfect overseas fit and balanced XI, despite limited
depth.
RCB is close behind with a stellar lineup and potential to grow their squad, but
they need to address all-rounder depth.
RR is hampered by the overseas rule, which forces tough choices, and their batting
style may not suit aggressive T20 trends seen in IPL 2024/2025 (e.g., SRH’s 287/3,
286/6 totals).
If RCB uses their purse effectively to add all-rounders or spinners, they could
challenge SRH. RR needs to optimize their overseas selections and hope for Archer’s
fitness to climb higher.
Would you like me to simulate a match between these teams or provide a deeper
analysis of specific players’ roles?