Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has unexpectedly announced his retirement from ODI cricket. He was initially part of Australia’s squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
With the 35-year-old stepping away from the format immediately, Australia will need to find a replacement before the February 12 deadline.
However, this has led to speculation among fans about his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Stoinis will still be part of the tournament, as he has not announced his retirement from T20 cricket.
Which team will Marcus Stoinis play for in IPL 2025?
Marcus Stoinis represents Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Australian all-rounder was bought by the franchise for Rs. 11 crore in the 2025 IPL mega auction.
Marcus Stoinis IPL teams over the years
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rs 6.20 Cr | Punjab |
| 2019 | Rs 6.20 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2020 | Rs 4.80 Cr | Delhi |
| 2021 | Rs 4.80 Cr | Delhi |
| 2022 | Rs 9.20 Cr | Lucknow |
| 2023 | Rs 10.00 Cr | Lucknow |
| 2024 | Rs 10.00 Cr | Lucknow |
| 2025 | Rs 11.00 Cr | Punjab |
Marcus Stoinis IPL stats
Stoinis has played 88 matches in the IPL so far, scoring 1,866 runs at an average of 28.27. He has registered 11 thirties, nine fifties, and one century.
| Innings | 88 |
| Not Outs | 22 |
| Aggregate | 1866 |
| Highest Score | 124* |
| Average | 28.27 |
| Median | 14.50 |
| 30s | 11 |
| 50s | 9 |
| 100s | 1 |
