List of Uncapped Players Retained by All 10 Teams Ahead of IPL 2025 Retention Deadline

As IPL teams finalize their strategies ahead of the 2025 season’s player retention deadline on October 31, franchises are securing valuable uncapped players who can provide fresh energy and cost-effective options. 

Under IPL’s revised rules, each team can retain up to six players, including a maximum of two uncapped players through direct retention or using the Right to Match (RTM) option.

Here’s a look at some uncapped players each franchise is expected to retain heading into the IPL 2025 Retention Deadline:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK is reportedly banking on Sameer Rizvi and the iconic MS Dhoni as their uncapped retentions. 

Dhoni’s retention keeps the CSK brand rooted in tradition and appeals to its fanbase. He is also going strong in terms of his batting ability as he amassed 161 runs last season at an astonishing strike-rate of 220.55, all while batting mostly at No.7.

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Rizvi, a young all-rounder, provides backup and potential for lower-order runs. CSK bought him for a whopping sum of INR 8.4 crores last season and also gave him eight starts. He has been rising quickly up the ranks and is expected to play a pivotal role for CSK in the coming years.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR appears inclined to hold on to Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh. Harshit’s growth as a bowler, especially his adaptability in tight games, complements KKR’s established stars. He played a pivotal role in their title-winning campaign last season, picking up 19 wickets.

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Ramandeep also has shown all-round potential. His presence in the batting line-up makes KKR’s middle-order stronger. He bats after Rinku Singh and Andre Russell and that gives the team an extra cushion in terms of death overs hitting. Ramandeep amassed 125 runs last season at an excellent strike-rate of 201.61.

Mumbai Indians (MI)

MI is looking to retain Nehal Wadhera, a promising talent with a knack for powerful hitting. His retention aligns with MI’s strategy of nurturing young talent, a proven formula in their lineup structure.

He has really impressed in the last two seasons, amassing 350 runs, including two fifties. Wadhera can develop into an excellent middle-order option for MI who can complement the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya really well.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

For SRH, Abdul Samad has proven his worth as a flexible batting option, capable of anchoring innings or accelerating when required. Although reports right now indicate that SRH are unlikely to retain an uncapped player, they could still come at a last-minute decision considering Samad’s worth.

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Over the years, Samad has developed into a reliable finisher. He has played 50 IPL games already, with 577 runs to his name at a strike-rate of 146.08.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

DC is expected to keep Abishek Porel. The young wicketkeeper-batter brings an explosive batting range at the top of the order and energy and quick reflexes behind the stumps, a significant asset in a team focused on future-proofing its core.

The 21-year-old impressed a lot last season as he amassed 327 runs at a strike-rate of 159.51. He also scored two fifties, and that sums of the kind of player he is becoming. Delhi would surely want to retain him, not just for his batting ability but also because he serves as an excellent wicket-keeping backup for Rishabh Pant. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

RCB, historically dependent on star players, may use their uncapped retention on Yash Dayal. Dayal’s left-arm pace adds diversity to the bowling attack, a component RCB has aimed to strengthen in recent seasons.

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After a poor stint with Gujarat Titans, Dayal was a revelation for RCB in IPL 2024 as his standout bowling helped them to qualify for the Playoffs. Dayal picked up 15 wickets in the 14 games that he played last season. He was exceptional with the new ball and pretty effective in the middle and death overs as well.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

For PBKS, uncapped retentions of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma bring batting depth. Their batting aggression suits PBKS’s high-scoring strategy and the duo was really a revelation last season.

Both players played some crucial match-winning cameos that served their IPL stocks really well. Shashank scored 354 runs last season at an impress average and strike-rate of 44.25 and 164.65 respectively. Ashutosh, on the other hand, smashed 189 runs at a strike-rate of 167.26.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

RR appears set to retain Sandeep Sharma as their uncapped player. Although Sandeep has already played for India, he hasn’t done so in years, which brings him under the Uncapped Player category under new rules. 

His bowling experience can guide younger players and provide crucial breakthroughs during the powerplay, essential for RR’s bowling-heavy tactics. Sandeep played an important role for RR last season, picking up 13 wickets in 11 games. He bowled really well in all phases and RR will certainly look to retain him.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

GT’s likely uncapped retentions include Abhinav Manohar and Rahul Tewatia, who have both been game-changers in previous IPL seasons. Their ability to finish games and hold their nerve under pressure makes them essential parts of GT’s lineup, especially in tight finishes.

In the 19 games, Manohar has played for GT so far, he has amassed 231 runs at a strike-rate of 132.76. Tewatia, on the other hand, has played many match-winning cameos as a finisher. His presence adds reliability down the order and his performances were one of the main reasons why GT played both finals in IPL 2022 and 2023.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

LSG looks to secure Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan as uncapped players. Badoni’s aggressive batting and Mohsin’s impressive pace bowling provide LSG with depth in terms of reliable Indian players.

Badoni has played 42 matches for LSG so far, scoring 634 runs, including four fifties. Mohsin has also been really impressive with his left-arm pace, picking up 27 wickets in the 23 games he has played for them in these three years.

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As teams weigh their strategies, balancing budgets and maintaining a strong lineup core remains a challenge. With the auction approaching in November or December, the uncapped player retention choices reflect each team’s broader tactical goals, creating a foundation of promising talent as franchises prepare to compete in IPL 2025.