The excitement surrounding the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) has soared as all ten teams’ retentions are now confirmed. Each franchise has meticulously chosen which players to keep ahead of the upcoming mega-auction. While many IPL 2025 retentions were expected, a few unexpected moves have left fans and analysts buzzing.
Here’s an in-depth look at each team’s retained players, available funds, and Right to Match (RTM) options, providing a snapshot of the strategies each team may employ for the auction.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Retentions and Purse
Mumbai Indians have retained five core players, including star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, dynamic batsman Suryakumar Yadav, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya. With a remaining purse of ₹55 crore, they have one RTM option for an uncapped player at the auction.
Retained Players:
- Jasprit Bumrah: ₹18 crore
- Suryakumar Yadav: ₹16.35 crore
- Hardik Pandya: ₹16.35 crore
- Rohit Sharma: ₹16.3 crore
- Tilak Varma: ₹8 crore
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Retentions and Auction Strategy
The Chennai Super Kings opted for experience, holding onto Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, and the legendary MS Dhoni. With ₹55 crore left in their budget, CSK holds one RTM option for auction use.
Retained Players:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: ₹18 crore
- Matheesha Pathirana: ₹13 crore
- Shivam Dube: ₹12 crore
- Ravindra Jadeja: ₹18 crore
- MS Dhoni: ₹4 crore
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Retentions and Remaining Purse
Royal Challengers Bangalore retained three players, led by Virat Kohli. With an impressive purse of ₹83 crore, they also hold three RTM options, positioning themselves well for strategic auction moves.
Retained Players:
- Virat Kohli: ₹21 crore
- Rajat Patidar: ₹11 crore
- Yash Dayal: ₹5 crore
Delhi Capitals (DC) Retentions and Auction Gameplan
Delhi Capitals kept four key players, including Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, leaving them with ₹73 crore. DC retains two RTM options, adding flexibility to their auction strategy.
Retained Players:
- Axar Patel: ₹16.5 crore
- Kuldeep Yadav: ₹13.25 crore
- Tristan Stubbs: ₹10 crore
- Abhishek Porel: ₹4 crore
Here are all the Retained Players for Each of the Ten IPL Teams:
| Team | Players Retained | Purse Remaining | RTM Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 Cr), Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 Cr), Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 Cr), Rohit Sharma (₹16.3 Cr), Tilak Varma (₹8 Cr) | ₹55 Cr | 1 (Uncapped player) |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (₹18 Cr), Matheesha Pathirana (₹13 Cr), Shivam Dube (₹12 Cr), Ravindra Jadeja (₹18 Cr), MS Dhoni (₹4 Cr) | ₹55 Cr | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Virat Kohli (₹21 Cr), Rajat Patidar (₹11 Cr), Yash Dayal (₹5 Cr) | ₹83 Cr | 3 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Axar Patel (₹16.5 Cr), Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 Cr), Tristan Stubbs (₹10 Cr), Abhishek Porel (₹4 Cr) | ₹73 Cr | 2 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Rinku Singh (₹13 Cr), Varun Chakaravarthy (₹12 Cr), Sunil Narine (₹12 Cr), Andre Russell (₹12 Cr), Harshit Rana (₹4 Cr), Ramandeep Singh (₹4 Cr) | ₹51 Cr | None |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Nicholas Pooran (₹21 Cr), Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 Cr), Mayank Yadav (₹11 Cr), Mohsin Khan (₹4 Cr), Ayush Badoni (₹4 Cr) | ₹69 Cr | 1 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Pat Cummins (₹18 Cr), Abhishek Sharma (₹14 Cr), Nitesh Reddy (₹6 Cr), Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 Cr), Travis Head (₹14 Cr) | ₹45 Cr | 1 (Uncapped player) |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Rashid Khan (₹18 Cr), Shubman Gill (₹16.5 Cr), Sai Sudharsan (₹8.5 Cr), Rahul Tewatia (₹4 Cr), Shahrukh Khan (₹4 Cr) | ₹69 Cr | 1 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Shashank Singh (₹5.5 Cr), Prabhsimran Singh (₹4 Cr) | ₹110.5 Cr | 4 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Sanju Samson (₹18 Cr), Yashasvi Jaiswal (₹18 Cr), Riyan Parag (₹14 Cr), Dhruv Jurel (₹14 Cr), Shimron Hetmyer (₹11 Cr), Sandeep Sharma (₹4 Cr) | ₹41 Cr | None |
This table captures all ten teams’ retentions, including players, purse amounts, and Right to Match (RTM) options.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Retentions and Budget
KKR retained six players, including Rinku Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy. With a purse of ₹51 crore, KKR holds no RTM options, potentially limiting flexibility at auction.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Key Retentions
LSG retained five players, including Nicholas Pooran. With ₹69 crore remaining, they have one RTM option, providing flexibility to fill gaps in their roster.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Big Names Retained
SRH surprised by retaining top names, including Pat Cummins. With a purse of ₹45 crore, SRH has one RTM option, likely for an uncapped player.
Gujarat Titans (GT) Retentions and Remaining Budget
Gujarat Titans retained five players, including Rashid Khan. They hold ₹69 crore with one RTM option.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Small Retentions
With only two players retained, Punjab Kings has a substantial ₹110.5 crore budget and four RTM options, giving them significant auction power.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Their High-Profile Retentions
RR kept six players, including Sanju Samson, leaving them with ₹41 crore and no RTM options.
All ten teams’ retentions are now official, setting the stage for one of the most competitive IPL auctions yet. Each team’s unique approach to retention, alongside their auction purses, will shape the league’s dynamics, making this season one to watch.
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