Key Events
6:03 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Top six Indian players to trigger bidding war in the auction
- Rishabh Pant
- KL Rahul
- Shreyas Iyer
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Siraj
- Ishan Kishan
5:46 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: No news on RCB captaincy, informs Bengaluru’s director of cricket
RCB’s Director of cricket reveals on Jio Cinemas that the franchise has not decided on RCB captain. This comes as a disappointement for RCB fans
Filing Caveat in the Supreme Court of India
Royal Challengers Bengaluru retentions
5:32 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Hardik Pandya to be Mumbai Captain next season
Hardik Pandya: “Everything that I have achieved in my life has been part of Mumbai Indians”
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is chuffed to be retained by the five-time champions and thanked the franchise and its fans for their support over the years, saying, “I think I have received a lot of love back, means the world to me. My journey started here and you know everything what I have achieved in my life has been part of Mumbai Indians.” Hardik was happy with the retentions of the team as all the five players have shared a lot of memories together. He said, “We are five fingers but one fist, that’s how I look at it.”
5:31 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Rohit Sharma’s statement after retained by Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma: “Thrilled to be part of Mumbai Indians again”
Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians’ most capped player in IPL history, is ecstatic at representing the team for the 15th edition in a row, saying, “I’m thrilled to be part of Mumbai Indians again. I played so much cricket here. This is the place where I have started my cricket career. So, this city is very, very special and I am happy to be here.”
Rohit also backed MI’s decision to retain five capped India players, saying, “You know the players that are representing the national team at the highest level should get the preference. That’s what I believe in and I’m quite happy with it.”
5:30 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Punjab Kings’ retained players and their salary
Punjab Kings retentions
- Shashank Singh: Rs 5.5 crore
- Prabhsimran Singh: Rs 4 crore
5:29 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: LSG’s retained players and their salary
Lucknow Super Giants retentions
- Nicholas Pooran: Rs 21 crore
- Ravi Bishnoi: Rs 11 crore
- Mayank Yadav: Rs 11 crore
- Mohsin Khan: Rs 4 crore
- Ayush Badoni: Rs 4 crore
5:28 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: SRH’s retained players and their salary
Sunrisers Hyderabad retentions
- Pat Cummins: Rs 18 crore
- Abhishek Sharma: Rs 14 crore
- Nitiesh Reddy: Rs 6 crore
- Heinrich Klaasen: Rs 23 crore
- Travis Head: Rs 14 crore
5:25 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Gujarat Titans retained players and their salary
Gujarat Titans retentions
- Rashid Khan: Rs 18 crore
- Shubman Gill: Rs 16.5 crore
- Sai Sudharsan: Rs 8.5 crore
- Rahul Tewatia: Rs 4 crore
- Shahrukh Khan: Rs 4 crore
5:24 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals retained players and their salary
Rajasthan Royals retentions
- Sanju Samson: Rs 18 crore
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Rs 18 crore
- Riyan Parag: Rs 14 crore
- Dhruv Jurel: Rs 14 crore
- Shimron Hetmyer: Rs 11 crore
- Sandeep Sharma: Rs 4 crore
5:20 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: KKR retained players and their salary
Kolkata Knight Riders retentions
- Rinku Singh: Rs 13 crore
- Varun Chakaravarthy: Rs 12 crore
- Sunil Narine: Rs 12 crore
- Andre Russell: Rs 12 crore
- Harshit Rana: Rs 4 crore
- Ramandeep Singh: Rs 4 crore
5:14 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Delhi Capitals retained players and their salary
Delhi Capitals retentions
- Axar Patel: Rs 16.5 crore
- Kuldeep Yadav: Rs 13.25 crore
- Tristan Stubbs: Rs 10 crore
- Abhishek Porel: Rs 4 crore
5:11 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained players and their salary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru retentions
- Virat Kohli: Rs 21 crore
- Rajat Patidar: Rs 11 crore
- Yash Dayal: Rs 5 crore
5:09 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings retained players and their salary
CSK’s final retentions
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: Rs 18 crore
- Matheesha Pathirana: Rs 13 crore
- Shivam Dube: Rs 12 crore
- Ravindra Jadeja: Rs 18 crore
- MS Dhoni: Rs 4 crore
5:07 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Mumbai Indians retained players
Full list of retained players for Mumbai Indians
- Jasprit Bumrah: Rs 18 crore
- Suryakumar Yadav: Rs 16.35 crore
- Hardik Pandya: Rs 16:35 crore
- Rohit Sharma: Rs 16:30 crore
- Tilak varma: Rs 8 crore
4:51 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Final announcement delayed by 30 minutes
The official streaming partner Indian Premier League, Jio Cinema, reveals that the final announcement will take place at 5:30 PM IST, which is just 10 minutes away.
Stay tuned for the live updates
4:43 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Will THESE overseas stars enter the auction pool?
- Jos Buttler
- Quinton de Kock
- Glenn Maxwell
- Faf du Plessis
- Liam Livingstone
- Sam Curran
- Mitchell Starc
- Jos Hazlewood
- Andre Russell
- Phil Salt
We are still waiting for official confirmation, which will be any moment from now.
4:39 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Will these Indian stars enter the auction pool?
- Rishabh Pant
- KL Rahul
- Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer
- Mohammed Shami
- Deepak Chahar
- R Ashwin
- Washington Sundar
- Yuzvendra Chahal
We are waiting for the official announcement. Fingers crossed.
4:34 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Final list of all 10 franchisees shortly
The 5 PM deadline ends. And any moment now, the franchisees will reveal their retention list. Stay tuned for live updates.
4:28 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Will Russell stays with KKR?
In a significant update, IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer is set to part ways with Kolkata Knight Riders, marking a dramatic shift for the franchise. Meanwhile, the latest word on KKR’s retention strategy is that Andre Russell remains with Kolkata, avoiding a bidding war the IPL 2025 mega auction and the Right to Match scenario.
The Knight Riders are clearly betting on Russell’s firepower as they move forward with a new leadership dynamic. Stay tuned for further updates on KKR’s evolving roster!
4:25 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Just 10 minutes for final confirmation
In just 10 minutes, the curtain will lift on the answers to the IPL’s biggest questions. Will Rishabh Pant remain a part of Delhi Capitals, or is a dramatic shift on the horizon? What does Mumbai Indians’ retention list hold?
Stay tuned for the latest updates as the IPL retention suspense unfolds!
4:07 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Tough calls for Mumbai
If Mumbai Indians are to retain their big players in the name of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, they would have to spend at least 50% of their team purse for these superstars ahead of the IPl 2025 auction.
3:51 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: New match fees introduced by BCCI
The BCCi had announced earlier about the new match fees rule for the IPL. For the first time in the history of the league, each player will be getting a minimum match fees of INR 7.5 Lakhs including the impact player. This amount will be in addition to the player’s contracted amount as well.
3:34 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: KL Rahul coming back home?
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is likely to go back to his former team Royal Challengers Bengaluru this year after the news of him not being picked by LSG in the retention list came out. KL would have no issues in playing under Virat Kohli if the Indian batter is picked up by RCB in the IPL 2025 auction. It will be interesting to see if the batter triggers a bidding war in the auction or not.
3:28 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Will Pant move to CSK?
According to media reports, Chennai Super Kings are preparing to make a strong bid for Rishabh Pant in the IPL 2025 auction. Pant’s availability is anticipated to spark a bidding frenzy, with franchises eager to bring the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman into their ranks.
However, Pant’s recent Indian Premier League form has raised some questions. While he initially dazzled with his explosive hitting, his power at the crease has seemed restrained in recent seasons. Despite this dip, his potential and game-changing abilities ensure he remains one of the hottest prospects in this year’s auction.
| Rishabh Pant batting & fielding Stats | |||||||||||||
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
| Career | 111 | 17 | 3284 | 128* | 35.31 | 2205 | 148.93 | 1 | 18 | 296 | 154 | 75 | 23 |
| 2024 | 13 | 2 | 446 | 88* | 40.55 | 287 | 155.4 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 5 |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | 340 | 44 | 30.91 | 224 | 151.79 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 | 419 | 58* | 34.91 | 326 | 128.52 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 14 | 3 | 343 | 56 | 31.18 | 301 | 113.95 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 3 | 488 | 78* | 37.53 | 300 | 162.66 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 | 1 | 684 | 128* | 52.61 | 394 | 173.6 | 1 | 5 | 68 | 37 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 | 366 | 97 | 26.14 | 221 | 165.61 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 | 2 | 198 | 69 | 24.75 | 152 | 130.26 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
3:12 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Pant to break bidding records in auction?
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels if Rishabh Pant is allowed to take part in the IPL 2025 mega auction by Delhi Capitals, the wicketkeeper batter could trigger a major bidding war that would break records this year.
“Rishabh Pant will get a lot of money. The amount could go to Rs 25 crore or even 30. The same is true for KL Rahul. A wicketkeeper-batter and scores 500-600 runs every year. Some people will cry over his strike rate. I saw a meme somewhere that he is more than 30 years old, married, and everyone is saying he is finished, so CSK might take him as such players go there,” Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel.
3:02 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Live telecast and streaming information
The live telecast of the IPL retentions will be available on the Star sports network while the live streaming will be there on the Disney+ Hotstar app starting from 4 PM.
2:45 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Most expensive retention in IPL history?
The most expensive retention in Indian Premier League history is Virat Kohli when he was retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru back in 2017 for a whopping INR 17 Crore. The record will definitely break this time around with each team getting an additional purse of 10 crores for the IPL 2025 mega auction.
2:30 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Irfan Pathan shocked by DC and KKR’s decision!
Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan took to his social media account to express his surprise on DC not likely to retain Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer likely to enter the auction and not be a retention pick for defending champions KKR.
His post read “If Shreyas Iyer isn’t retained after leading the team to an IPL title, it’d be a real loss. hoping Delhi also works to keep Rishabh Pant—his potential as both a player and captain, along with his market value, is massive. #IPLRetention”
2:15 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: New rule for overseas players!
In order to avoid overseas players pulling out of the IPL just before it starts, BCCi has come up with a rule that will have the players banned for two years if they pull out of the tournament. Only medical and injury reasons would be entertained if a player decides to pull out.
Foreign players are also instructed to be a part of the mega auction this year. If they fail to do so then they also won’t be eligible to take part in the mini auction for next season.
2:00 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: SRH to go big on Klaasen?
Sunrisers Hyderabad are planning to retain South African batter Heinrich Klaasen for a whopping INR 23 Crore ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. This will mean that if they are going with 5 retentions, they would have to convince their 5th pick to be content with a lesser amount (around INR 9 Crore) in the list.
1:45 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: How much a team can spend on retentions?
A team can spend as much as INR 79 Crore if they go with a setup of 5 retained players and 1 uncapped player retention ahead of the mega auction. However this decision will mean that the team will then enter the IPL 2025 mega auction with a remaining purse of INR 41 Crore.
Each team has been given a total purse of INR 120 Crore for the auction and it is their choice in terms of how they want to approach the auction.
1:30 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Virat Kohli back as RCB captain?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to bring back skipper Virat Kohli to the fray as they are looking to make Virat captain again for IPL 2025. No one would ever doubt the abilities and leadership skill of the star Indian batter and it won’t be a bad idea too with skipper Faf du Plessis 40 years old now. Kohli would be much easier to make a team around for RCB as well.
1:15 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: How many RTM’s can a team use in the auction?
Right to match or RTM is a team’s chance to bid for one of their former players who they have decided not to retain. The team can use this card to match the bid put forward by any team and even increase it further to increase their chances.
A team can use as many as 6 RTM cards if they decide to not retain any players ahead of the auction.
1:00 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Gujarat have made their mind!
Gujarat Titans have also finalised their retentions ahead of the IPl 2025 auction according to reports as they will be going with skipper Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharshan, Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia in their list.
This means that Indian pacer Mohd Shami will not be retained by the Titans as the pacer is currently out of action due to a delayed injury rehab process. This will leave GT with one right to match option going into the mega-auction.
12:45 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: KKR unlikely to retain foreign superstars!
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders won’t be picking their most expensive buy of the 2024 auction Mitchell Starc, star all-rounder Andre Russell and skipper Shreyas Iyer as their retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
KKR will be going with Sunil Narine, RInku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and uncapped pacer Harshit Rana as their retentions.
12:31 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: MS Dhoni set to be retained by CSK!
The news that all Indian cricket fans had been waiting for almost a year now is all set to be finalised today as former Indian legendary skipper MS Dhoni is set to be retained by Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni will be part of the 5 retained players ahead of the IPL 2025 auction according to reports alongside skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and Sri Lankan pcer Matheesha Pathirana.
CSK fans would have expected the same considering MS Dhoni’s fan following across the country. This season also might be Thala’s last season finally.
12:15 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Rishabh Pant to enter IPL 2025 Auction!
Delhi Capitals have decided to go without Rishabh Pant this season as the Indian wicketkeeper-batter will be entering the IPl 2025 auction as one of the high profile players.
According to ESPNCricinfo, Delhi have decided to go with spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, South African batter Tristan Stubbs and uncapped Indian player Abishek Porel in their retention list ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
12:00 PM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Punjab Kings to enter without any retention?
Punjab Kings are expected to enter the IPL 2025 Auction without any retentions in the camp. Having said that, there are players like Arshdeep Singh on whom the team has invested a lot of time and now that he plays for Team India as well, the Kings could be going with him even if it means that they have to go for the right to match option for the pacer.
Punjab Kings have had an history of not retaining many players and trying to go with a new squad whenever possible and the fans are most likely to see history repeat it self.
11:45 AM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Rishabh Pant to CSK a possibility?
With reports suggesting that Delhi Capitals would be looking beyond Rishabh Pant this time and won’t be retaining him has fans wondering where the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter would go if that is the case. MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings also look interested in landing his signature and bringing him to Chepauk for IPL 2025. Pant would be a natural for the 5-time champions and the Indian star could take over the keeping duties from the legend himself in the future.
11:26 AM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: KL Rahul set to be dropped by LSG?
As the reports around Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul suggest that the Indian batter is set to be dropped by the franchise, they also suggest that KL’s strike rate and lack of proper leadership skills had a significant impact on head coach Justin Langer and mentor Zaheer Khan’s decision to not go with him for IPL 2025. Having said that, the reports can prove to be just that as the LSg fans would be hoping that their long serving captain stays at the Ekana Stadium this season as well.
11:10 AM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Know the RR bowler who is set to be retained
Sandeep Sharma anchored the bowling attack, clinching 13 wickets in 11 matches at an economy of 8.18. His precise deliveries yielded a strike rate of 17.54, proving his knack for breakthroughs when the team needed them most.
As Rajasthan Royals rally behind these key players, they’re setting the stage for a high-stakes auction season with a formidable core and the tactical flexibility offered by two RTM cards. The 2025 season awaits, and the Royals look poised for a grand resurgence.
(Official confirmation of the above mentioned name only after 5 PM IST today)
10:45 AM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Know the RR batters who are set to be retained
Leading from the front, Sanju Samson, the Royals’ captain, was a force with the bat, amassing 531 runs across 16 matches. With an impressive average of 48.27 and a fiery strike rate of 153.47, he notched three half-centuries, his highest score being a commanding 82*.
Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased his explosive potential, accumulating 225 runs at an average of 32.14 and a blistering strike rate of 157.34. His innings were marked by both a fifty and a century, proving his value as a top-order dynamo.
In a season-defining year, Riyan Parag emerged as the Royals’ prolific run-getter, smashing 573 runs at an average of 52.09 with a strike rate of 149.22. With four half-centuries and a best score of 84*, Parag was the third-highest run-scorer in IPL 2024, solidifying his place as an indispensable middle-order asset.
(Official confirmation of the above mentioned name only after 5 PM IST today)
10:41 AM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals’ power quartet set for retention
Rajasthan Royals’ Power Quartet Set for Retention
In a move that promises to anchor their ambitions, Rajasthan Royals are set to retain four pivotal players—Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Sandeep Sharma—according to ESPNcricinfo. These retentions will grant the 2008 champions two coveted Right-to-Match (RTM) cards, adding a strategic edge in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
Each of these players delivered stellar performances in the last season, embodying resilience and skill.
10:29 AM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Important facts about Auction in November
The mega auction is likely to be held overseas in the last week of November. The auction purse has been increased to Rs 120 crore from the Rs 100 crore teams had at their disposal at last year’s auction.
The total salary cap now comprises an auction purse, incremental performance pay and match fees. The match fee, set at Rs 7.5 lakh per game, has been introduced ahead of the next season.
The teams can retain up to six players, via retention or right to match, from the existing squad, the highest in IPL history.
10:13 AM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Gujarat Titans to keep their core
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut and will be the second player retained by the IPL franchise ahead of the October 31 deadline.
Gill led Titans for the first time this season and both he and the management are now keen to retain the core group of players. The first retention for the franchise would be star spinner Rashid Khan, followed by Gill, Sai Sudharsan and two uncapped players in Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan.
Titans will also have the option of retaining another squad member via the right to match card at the mega auction next month. Gill is seen a future leader in the Indian cricket setup.
9:49 AM
IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: What Happened with Rishabh Pant at DC?
Behind the Curtains: Tensions and Transformations at Delhi Capitals
For over a month, discussions intensified within DC’s management, culminating in Pant’s exit after eight years, three of which he spent as captain. With Venugopal Rao as Director of Cricket and Hemang Badani as head coach, the GMR-led shake-up has sparked fresh interest in Shreyas Iyer, potentially redefining DC’s line-up and the IPL’s competitive landscape.
All Eyes on Pant: Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings Ready for Bidding War
Rumours hint that Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings have set their sights on Pant, poised to ignite a fierce bidding war. The IPL 2025 Mega Auction looms as an all-out battle, and with each bid, the cricketing world inches closer to a thrilling new chapter in the league’s history.
Filing Caveat in the Supreme Court of India
Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer. Photo: Sportzpics
9:45 AM
IPL 2025 retention rules: Player Choice and Trade Restrictions
In IPL 2025, players hold the right to decline a retention offer from their existing franchise and place themselves in the auction if they choose. This flexibility allows players to explore potential new opportunities or maximise their value through the competitive bidding process.
Additionally, from the retention deadline day (October 31) until the start of the IPL 2025 season, all player trades are officially paused. This trade freeze ensures that teams can focus on retention strategies and auction preparations without mid-process roster shifts, allowing for a more structured approach to squad finalisation.
9:32 AM
IPL 2025 retention rules: Using the Right-to-Match (RTM) Option in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction
In the IPL 2025 mega auction, the Right to Match (RTM) option gives teams a unique opportunity to reacquire their former players after they are bid on by another franchise. Here’s how the process works:
Initial Bid Match: If a player from a team’s IPL 2024 roster is bought by another franchise, the previous team can immediately exercise the RTM option to reacquire the player by matching the highest bid placed by the competing team.
New Rule for Bid Increase: A key update to the RTM rule since the 2018 mega auction now permits the franchise with the highest bid to further increase their bid to any amount they choose. The player’s previous team must then decide if they wish to match this new, higher bid to retain the player.
This rule shift adds a layer of competition and strategy, as the RTM can now trigger a bidding escalation, demanding that teams weigh the value of reacquiring familiar talent against their overall budget and strategic goals for the auction.
9:13 AM
Understanding the Right to Match (RTM) in IPL 2025
The Right to Match (RTM) card gives teams a strategic advantage to reacquire their previous squad members at the mega auction, even if they have not retained them beforehand. Here’s how it works:
RTM Allocation Based on Retentions: Teams retaining fewer than six players by October 31 will receive RTM options. For instance:
A team retaining three players will enter the auction with three RTM options.
Teams with no retained players have a maximum of six RTM options, while those retaining six players have no RTMs.
Restrictions on RTM Usage: If a team has retained five capped players, RTMs are limited to reacquiring only uncapped players. Furthermore, teams that have already retained two uncapped players are not permitted to use RTM for additional uncapped players at the auction.
This tactical tool allows teams to strike a balance between new picks and familiar faces, empowering them to recalibrate their line-ups effectively while navigating retention and budget limits.
8:58 AM
Flexible Retention Strategy: Distributing Rs 75 Crore Among Retained Players
IPL teams have the freedom to allocate their Rs 75 crore retention budget flexibly when retaining five players. This allows teams to negotiate custom retention amounts, as long as the total deduction does not exceed Rs 75 crore. Here’s how teams can approach this flexible strategy:
- One capped player: The minimum deduction would be Rs 18 crore.
- Two capped players: At least Rs 32 crore would be deducted (Rs 18 + Rs 14), or higher based on agreed retention payments.
- Three capped players: A minimum deduction of Rs 43 crore (Rs 18 + Rs 14 + Rs 11).
- Four capped players: At least Rs 61 crore would be deducted (Rs 18 + Rs 14 + Rs 11 + Rs 18).
For five capped players, the total Rs 75 crore cap allows flexibility. For instance, a team may choose to retain its star player at Rs 23 crore, while negotiating a lower-than-standard amount for the fifth player. This approach empowers franchises to craft tailored retention deals that balance player value with budget strategy, all while staying within the Rs 75 crore threshold.
8:38 AM
IPL 2025 retention rules: Player Retention Budget
The Cost of Loyalty: Player Retention Budget for IPL 2025
Each IPL franchise is working with a purse of Rs 120 crore this season—a substantial 20 per cent increase over last year—to assemble their ideal squads for IPL 2025. However, retaining key players comes with pre-set deductions from this budget:
- First retained player: Rs 18 crore
- Second retained player: Rs 14 crore
- Third retained player: Rs 11 crore
- Fourth retained player: Rs 18 crore
- Fifth retained player: Rs 14 crore
- Uncapped Indian player: Rs 4 crore each
If a franchise chooses to retain five capped players, this would reduce their available purse by Rs 75 crore, leaving Rs 45 crore to complete their squad for the upcoming season. With strategic spending on these retention slots, franchises aim to strike the perfect balance between proven talent and fresh picks at the auction.
8:18 AM
IPL 2025 retention rules: How many players can a team retain?
Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, each franchise can retain up to six players from their 2024 squad. Within this limit, they may choose a maximum of five capped players (Indian or overseas) and up to two uncapped Indian players. This six-player cap is the highest retention allowance ever permitted in the IPL, allowing teams to maintain a strong core while setting the stage for new talent and strategic acquisitions in the auction.
8:16 AM
IPL 2025 retention: Franchisees to reveal retention list today
Welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2025 player retentions. Teams have until 5 PM today to finalise and submit their list of retained players. Most team rosters are nearly sorted, and reports on potential retentions are already surfacing. However, as the deadline nears, unexpected changes may still occur.
Stay tuned with us for all the live updates on IPL 2025 retentions.
