As IPL 2025 approaches, teams have rebuilt their squads through the mega auction, leading to some exciting reunions. Players who once thrived together are now back in the same colours, reigniting memories of past glories. Fans are eager to see if these returning duos can recapture their old magic and make a significant impact on their franchises.
IPL 2025 will be an exciting season filled with nostalgia and fresh challenges. These high-profile reunions add an extra layer of intrigue, as fans eagerly wait to see if these players can reignite their chemistry and lead their teams to glory. Whether it’s Dhoni and Ashwin’s tactical genius, Bumrah and Boult’s deadly pace attack, or Maxwell’s explosive return to Punjab, these stories will be closely followed throughout the tournament.
Here are three of the most anticipated player reunions in IPL 2025:
#1 MS Dhoni & Ravichandran Ashwin (Chennai Super Kings)
One of the most talked-about reunions is Ravichandran Ashwin’s return to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Ashwin, a key part of CSK from 2009 to 2015, played a crucial role in their championship-winning campaigns. Known for his tactical brilliance and variations, Ashwin was one of Dhoni’s most trusted bowlers.
In his CSK tenure, Ashwin played 97 matches, taking 90 wickets, and helped the team secure two IPL titles. His reunion with Dhoni, another master strategist, promises to add immense experience to CSK’s bowling attack. The yellow army will be thrilled to see these two great cricketing minds working together again.
#2 Jasprit Bumrah & Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians)
The Mumbai Indians (MI) endured a tough IPL 2024, finishing at the bottom of the table. A major weakness was their bowling attack, which lacked consistency. To strengthen their squad, MI has brought back Trent Boult, reuniting him with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
The duo last played together in 2020 and 2021, forming one of the most lethal new-ball partnerships. Boult’s swing and Bumrah’s yorkers wreaked havoc on opponents, helping MI secure their fifth IPL title in 2020. That season alone, they took 52 wickets combined, followed by 34 wickets in 2021.
With Boult’s return, MI fans are excited to see this fearsome pace duo dismantle batting lineups once again. Their experience and chemistry will be crucial in MI’s quest for redemption in IPL 2025.
#3 Glenn Maxwell & Punjab Kings
One of the most explosive all-rounders in T20 cricket, Glenn Maxwell, has found his way back to Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) after being released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Maxwell was a key player for RCB in recent seasons, delivering several match-winning performances.
However, it was with Punjab in 2014 that Maxwell made a name for himself. That year, he was the team’s highest run-scorer, amassing 552 runs in 16 matches, playing a key role in Punjab’s first-ever IPL final appearance. His aggressive strokeplay and ability to change the game in minutes made him a fan favourite.
Now back with Punjab Kings, Maxwell will be expected to recreate his 2014 magic and provide firepower in the middle order. Punjab fans will be hoping that his return brings the franchise closer to its long-awaited IPL title.
