With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction just around the corner, several impactful artists will enter the auction pool on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. Despite consistent performances over the years, these players could be smart investments for franchises looking to strengthen their teams.

Among the released players, some players have been consistent and impressive with their players over the past few years. Although they have proven themselves, many of them have gone unnoticed and have not been retained by their respective franchises. Despite performing in high-pressure situations, these players have been labeled “underrated.”

These athletes who have donned the jerseys of different franchises over the years have proven themselves in challenging circumstances. Given that the franchises will retain a total of 48 players before the auction, 204 spots will be filled among the 1,574 registered players. Some of the underrated players have the potential to earn a huge amount in the auction and prove themselves once again.

Here are 10 underrated released players who could make big money at auction:

10. Noor Ahmad

While Rashid Khan has been held for INR 18 crore, his Afghan teammate Noor Ahmad has been released by Gujarat Titans ahead of the mega auction of 2025. The young left-arm spinner has consistently proven his worth among the rich and is considered as ‘Rashid’s reflection’. Despite his modest IPL price of INR 30 lakh, Noor’s impact has been brilliant.

With 24 wickets in 23 matches, including an impressive 16-wicket haul in the 2023 edition, he has emerged as one of the most impactful spinners in the shortest format of the game. Over the past two years playing alongside his Afghan teammate in the same franchise, his performances have gone unnoticed, but next season he has the opportunity to once again wreak havoc with his bowling.