New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) triennial auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 24-25 November had as much game strategy as you see on the cricket field. When the dust settled, 10 teams emerged with strengths as well as weaknesses, setting up a well-contested IPL 2025. Here's a look at each franchise's algorithm for winning.

After a barren four years and finishing last in IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) wanted to strengthen the bowling around Jasprit Bumrah. They brought back Kiwi left-arm swinger Trent Boult, who was in their 2020 winning side. But what excited fans was the acquisition of 18-year-old Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar for Rs.4.8 crore.

MI's batting coup was English top-order striker Will Jacks, who hit a 4...