IPL 2025: All 10 Teams Reveal Their Retained Players List
The excitement for IPL 2025 has reached new heights as each of the ten franchises has officially announced their list of retained players. With a total purse of ₹120 crore per team, these player retentions are strategically planned, deducting specific amounts from each franchise’s purse based on individual player retention fees. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s retained players, remaining purse, and Right to Match (RTM) options.
1. Mumbai Indians: Top Guns Retained
Mumbai Indians have retained their core players, including Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 crore), and Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 crore), keeping the foundation strong. With a remaining purse of ₹45 crore, they have one uncapped RTM option to utilize in the auction.
2. Kolkata Knight Riders: Trusted Performers Stay
KKR retains six key players, with Rinku Singh (₹13 crore), Varun Chakaravarthy (₹12 crore), and Sunil Narine (₹12 crore) leading the lineup. Despite their strategic retentions, they are left with a comfortable ₹51 crore but have no RTM options left.
3. Chennai Super Kings: The Power of Experience
CSK retains iconic players like Ruturaj Gaikwad (₹18 crore), MS Dhoni (₹4 crore), and Ravindra Jadeja (₹18 crore). With a remaining purse of ₹55 crore and one RTM option (capped or uncapped), they have the flexibility to acquire key players to strengthen their lineup.
4. Rajasthan Royals: Youth Meets Experience
Rajasthan Royals hold onto young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal (₹18 crore) alongside experienced players such as Sanju Samson (₹18 crore). With ₹41 crore left, RR has no RTM options, which limits their bidding scope slightly.
5. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Kohli and More
RCB retained Virat Kohli (₹21 crore) and two other players, securing ₹83 crore as their remaining purse – one of the highest. They have three RTM options (1 uncapped, 2 capped), making them a major player in the upcoming auction.
6. Delhi Capitals: Strategic Moves for a Balanced Squad
Delhi Capitals have retained stars like Axar Patel (₹16.50 crore) and Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 crore), with a remaining ₹73 crore in their purse. Their two RTM options (one uncapped, one capped) give them an edge for additional strategy in the auction.
7. Gujarat Titans: High Impact Retentions
Gujarat Titans secured Rashid Khan (₹18 crore) and Shubman Gill (₹16.50 crore) among others, leaving them with a decent ₹69 crore. Their single capped RTM option allows them to make a strategic pick during the auction.
8. Lucknow Super Giants: Targeting Key Players
LSG retains players like Nicholas Pooran (₹21 crore) and Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 crore), saving ₹69 crore in their purse. With one capped RTM option, they can further strengthen their team as they enter the auction.
9. Punjab Kings: A High Remaining Purse
Punjab Kings retain only two players – Shashank Singh (₹5.5 crore) and Prabhsimran Singh (₹4 crore) – resulting in a substantial ₹110.5 crore left for auction. Their four capped RTM options place them in a favorable position for acquiring high-impact players.
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Power Retentions
Sunrisers retain heavyweights like Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 crore) and Pat Cummins (₹18 crore), keeping their remaining purse at ₹45 crore. With one uncapped RTM option, they can strategically pick another valuable player.
Final Thoughts
With these retentions, each franchise has crafted a foundation for the IPL 2025 season, balancing talent retention and purse management. The upcoming auction will undoubtedly be a spectacle as each team bids for the perfect squad composition to clinch the title.(online casino)