KL Rahul's departure from the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) adds him to the top-tier wicketkeeper list in the IPL 2025 mega auction pool. Known for his dependable batting at the top of the order and his skill behind the stumps, Rahul could come with a hefty price tag but remains a tempting prospect for teams. Also Read: Rahmanullah Gurbaz Scripts History After His 8th ODI Ton According to the reports, Mumbai Indians are planning to bid for Rahul in the 2025 IPL auction, as they seek to strengthen their squad with a solid wicketkeeping option. Mumbai Indians didn’t retain Ishan Kishan for the upcoming edition of IPL so they are planning to replace him with potentially a good opener and wicketkeeper-batter and KL Rahul can be the perfect fit for this role. According to Rohit Juglan who works for RevSportz, KL Rahul might be joining the Mumbai Indians for the upcoming IPL season. As the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians are in search of a seasoned wicketkeeper who can also strengthen their top order with the bat. Rohit Juglan’s Tweet: Some IPL updates - - Virat Kohli Captaining RCB not looking very strong now - Mumbai Indians likely go for KL Rahul - Shami & Umran for GT, yes there are chances — रोहित जुगलान Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) November 11, 2024 Rahul’s adaptability makes him an ideal fit for the team, as he’s capable of batting in various positions. Although he’s primarily opened the innings in his IPL career, Rahul has also demonstrated his quality in the middle order. KL Rahul IPL Performance KL Rahul has established himself with a strong IPL track record over the years, which could make him a high-value player in the auction. Over 132 matches of experience, he has amassed 4683 runs, boasting an impressive average of 45.47 and a strike rate of 134.61. His IPL career includes 4 centuries and 37 half-centuries. Throughout the seasons, he has represented four teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (RCB), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings-PBKS), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).