IPL 2025 retentions for all ten teams are officially in. Cricket fans are hyped and excited at the same time, now to see a big pool of released players set for the mega auction. Every franchise has finalized the names of retained players. As expected, speculations around the mega auction have begun, with a few shock picks part of the rest.
While most of the players retained expectedly, a few surprising moves created a stir amongst fans and analysts. Let’s take a look at the IPL 2025 retentions, the remaining auction purse for each franchisee, and the RTM options going into the bidding frenzy.
IPL 2025 Retentions for All Teams
Mumbai Indians:
The Mumbai Indians have retained five key players, persisting with their established stars while continuing to persist with INR 55 crore for the auction.
Retained Players: Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 crore), Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (₹16.30 crore), Tilak Varma (₹8 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 55 crore
RTM Options: 1 for one uncapped player
The MI franchise selection has shown a combination of senior players and youngsters in proper balance. The move signalled very much that the franchise would get its missing links through the auction process.
Chennai Super Kings:
The Chennai Super Kings, famous for their loyalty, have retained five players, including the iconic skipper MS Dhoni, whose retention has sent fans into a tizzy.
Retained Players: Ruturaj Gaikwad (₹18 crore), Matheesha Pathirana (₹13 crore), Shivam Dube (₹12 crore), Ravindra Jadeja (₹18 crore), MS Dhoni (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 55 crore
RTM Options: 1
The inclusion of younger stars like Gaikwad alongside veterans is a testament to how CSK continue to invest in developing future stars while retaining experienced players.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
RCB, on the other hand, have a relatively small retained list, with three players confirmed, including franchise legend Virat Kohli, keeping an impressive INR 83 crore for the auction.
Retained Players: Virat Kohli (₹21 crore), Rajat Patidar (₹11 crore), Yash Dayal (₹5 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 83 crore
RTM Options: 3
With a fantastic auction purse in their kitty and three RTM options, RCB seems all geared up to go bold and gun for a well-rounded squad around the captaincy of Kohli.
Delhi Capitals:
Delhi Capitals have retained four players, striking a fine balance between the all-rounders and specialist bowlers.
Retained Players: Axar Patel (₹16.5 crore), Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 crore), Tristan Stubbs (₹10 crore), Abhishek Porel (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 73 crore
RTM Options: 2
By retaining important all-rounders in their setup, Delhi has positioned themselves well for flexibility in the auction, as they will know how to shape up further depending upon team needs.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
The Kolkata Knight Riders have retained six players, showing stability has been the prime factor with a remaining purse of INR 51 crore.
Retained Players: Rinku Singh (₹13 crore), Varun Chakaravarthy (₹12 crore), Sunil Narine (₹12 crore), Andre Russell (₹12 crore), Harshit Rana (₹4 crore), Ramandeep Singh (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 51 crore
RTM Options: None
Without any RTM options, KKR will have to depend only on the auction to strengthen their squad with new talent.
Lucknow Super Giants:
Having retained five players, Lucknow Super Giants have INR 69 crore and one RTM option available for a tactically astute auction approach.
Retained Players: Nicholas Pooran (₹21 crore), Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 crore), Mayank Yadav (₹11 crore), Mohsin Khan (₹4 crore), Ayush Badoni (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 69 crore
RTM Options: 1
This strong core reflects LSG’s approach of combining international stardom with domestic depth as they go into the auction.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Sunrisers Hyderabad have maintained the core of five players while retaining INR 45 crore for the auction.
Retained Players: Pat Cummins (₹18 crore), Abhishek Sharma (₹14 crore), Nitiesh Reddy (₹6 crore), Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 crore), Travis Head (₹14 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 45 crore
RTM Options: 1 for one uncapped player
With an auction purse with some heft in their wallet, the SRH will be looking to add depth and flexibility to their roster.
Gujarat Titans:
The defending champions Gujarat Titans have retained five players while keeping INR 69 crore to add more firepower.
Retained Players: Rashid Khan (₹18 crore), Shubman Gill (₹16.5 crore), Sai Sudharsan (₹8.5 crore), Rahul Tewatia (₹4 crore), Shahrukh Khan (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 69 crore
RTM Options: 1
GT, keeping core performers in their ranks, are likely to go into the title defence with barely any changes and look to cover up minor gaps in the auction.
Punjab Kings:
Punjab Kings have retained only two players and have kept a whopping INR 110.5 crore in their kitty probably to reshape their squad.
Retained Players: Shashank Singh (₹5.5 crore), Prabhsimran Singh (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 110.5 crore
RTM Options: 4
PBKS could, therefore, go for big buys in the auction to create a good team structure to take on the others with an altogether new look.
Rajasthan Royals:
Rajasthan Royals have retained six players, striking a good balance in the process, with INR 41 crore left for the auction.
Retained Players: Sanju Samson (₹18 crore), Yashasvi Jaiswal (₹18 crore), Riyan Parag (₹14 crore), Dhruv Jurel (₹14 crore), Shimron Hetmyer (₹11 crore), Sandeep Sharma (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: INR 41 crore
RTM Options: None
With a thin budget, RR might target the auction for certain slots, looking to fill in the gaps of what looks like a well-settled retained team.
With the retention lists for all ten teams out, the stage is set for an IPL 2025 auction that promises much entertainment. Each franchise, from surprise exclusions to strategic retentions, has positioned itself differently for different auction dynamics. It is now time to watch the teams finalize their rosters in their quest for the IPL trophy.
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