Well, LSG might not be the best batting unit after the IPL 2025 Auction, but they certainly hit the bulls eye, when it comes getting fast-bowling all-rounder, Arshin Kulkarni for only INR 30 lakh. They could very well have faced a problem in the opening department, where there is no dedicated opener apart from Aiden Markram, if he gets a chance to play.. but at least with Arshin scoring his maiden LIST A ton in his debut match for Maharashtra, the problem seems to be solved partially.
Arshin Kulkarni Shines on Vijay Hazare Trophy Debut
The 19-year-old slammed a ton vs Punjab in the quarters of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday, giving hopes to LSG, that he can do the job at the top of the order for the team. Importantly, the ton from Arshin Kulkarni came at a time when skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was out for 5, followed by a quick dismissal of Siddhesh Veer, leaving Maharashtra reeling at 8/2.
Could Open With Rishabh Pant?
Even though a bit slow, Arshin, along with experienced Ankit Bawne made sure that they added 147 runs together. Meanwhile, it is certainly not a flash in the pan success for the youngster, who, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 194 runs in 6 matches, at an average of 32, and a strike-rate of 137. Looking at the IPL 2025, it would only make sense, that he opens the innings with Mitchell Marsh, Markram, or even someone like a Rishabh Pant.
Eventually, in the VHT quarters, Arshin scored 107 in 137 deliveries, that included 14 fours. Plus, his bowling is an added advantage for the team. In the SMAT, he bagged 6 wickets in as many matches and was economical throughout as well.
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LSG Full Squad for IPL 2025
Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (Rs. 27 crore), David Miller (Rs. 7.5 crore), Aiden Markram (Rs. 2 crore), Mitchell Marsh (Rs. 3.40 crore), Avesh Khan (Rs. 9.75 crore), Abdul Samad (Rs. 4.20 crore), Aryan Juyal (Rs. 30 lakh), Akash Deep (Rs. 8 crore), Himmat Singh (Rs. 30 lakh), M. Siddharth (Rs. 75 lakh), Digvesh Singh (Rs. 30 lakh), Shahbaz Ahmed (Rs. 2.40 crore), Akash Singh (Rs. 30 lakh), Shamar Joseph (Rs. 75 lakh), Prince Yadav (Rs. 30 lakh), Yuvraj Chaudhary (Rs. 30 lakh), Rajvardhan Hangargekar (Rs. 30 lakh), Arshin Kulkarni (Rs. 30 lakh), Matthew Breetzke (Rs. 75 lakh).
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