Kyle Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson is a 6'8" right-arm fast bowler from New Zealand known for his steep bounce and ability to generate awkward angles for batters. He currently represents Canterbury in domestic cricket and New Zealand at the international level. In IPL 2025, he played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after being acquired in previous seasons.

In IPL 2025, Jamieson featured in limited matches for RCB, taking key wickets in the powerplay and middle overs. His ability to extract bounce on Indian pitches and bowl yorkers at the death made him a valuable asset, though injuries restricted his overall impact. He contributed with the bat lower down the order on a couple of occasions.

For IPL 2026, several franchises including Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Punjab Kings are expected to show interest due to his experience and unique bowling style. His base price of ₹2 Cr as a capped player sets a floor, but his proven ability in T20 cricket could push his price higher depending on auction dynamics.

Teams will likely value his versatility as a tall seamer who can bowl in multiple phases. A realistic auction price is expected to range between ₹3-5 Cr, assuming he stays fit and demonstrates strong pre-season form. His performance in the 2025 season and fitness reports will heavily influence franchise bidding strategies.