Left-arm pacer Syed Khaleel Ahmed is known for his effectiveness with the new ball. He brings aggression and energy to his team. He previously played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in the IPL. His breakthrough season came in IPL 2019, where he scalped 19 wickets in just nine matches for SRH. Khaleel also has international experience under his belt and was picked up by CSK for INR 4.8 crore, making him one of their major signings for TATA IPL 2025.