As we approach IPL Auction for the forthcoming 2025 Indian Premier League season, social media is buzzing about the RTM card rule. All 10 IPL franchises have announced retentions and most have kept their right to exercise RTM rule.
The return of the RTM rule makes IPL 2025 mega auction even more thrilling, and brings added excitement for fans and franchises alike. Here’s an all-inclusive guide to new RTM Rules and how it can be a game-changer this season.
What is RTM or Right-to-Match Card?
The RTM card (Right-to-Match card) is an option with teams to reclaim one of their players from the previous season. They “match” the final auction bid made by another franchise and get the player back.
BUT! There is a slight tweak to RTM rules for IPL 2025 edition. If the original team uses the RTM card to match a bid, the bidding franchise has the opportunity to raise their offer. The original team would then need to match this new bid to successfully retain the player.
The new RTM rules allows both teams another chance to compete and acquire the player.
How many RTM Cards is each team allowed in IPL 2025?
Each IPL team has an option to retain up to 6 players or use six RTM cards to re-acquire players from their 2024 squad.
In simple terms:
If a franchise retains six players before the auction, they won’t have any RTM cards left for the auction.
If no players are retained pre-auction, the team will have six RTM cards available to use during the bidding.
If two players are retained ahead of IPL auction, four Right-to-Match options are available.
RTM cards available for all 10 IPL Teams at IPL Auction
The RTM rule first came in 2014 edition and was there in place until the 2018 mega auction. It was removed before the 2022 season, and now has returned with a slight tweak.
How Did RTM Rule work in previous Indian Premier League Auction?
The teams were given up to three RTM cards previously. The auctioneer would make the polite enquiry to the past team at the final bid if they wanted to get back the player, without further bidding.
Why was RTM re-introduced in IPL 2025 Auction?
IPL think-tank certainly wanted to make the auction exciting and add another layer of squad building strategy with the newly introduced RTM rules. The 2025 RTM rules allow:
Teams to use the RTM card to retain fan-favorites and top performers and
Increased competition as final bid franchises can raise their offer.
PKL has been entertaining Indian and global audiences since 2014. Pro Kabaddi League is a household name in the country and it is continuing to grow with leaps and bounds.
Fans are more inclined towards the Raiders as their swiftness on the mat is fun to watch. However, the game pundit’s have always pipped Defenders as the game changers. A team with good defense is more often than not bound to dig deep in the tournament. Defenders love to tackle, and they love Super Tackles even more as they get 2 points for a single Super Tackle. In this post, we have compiled a list of 5 defenders with most Pro Kabaddi Super Tackles. So, without wasting any further time, let’s take a look at this list.
1. Vishal Bharadwaj
Left corner defender Vishal Bharadwaj is the first name to make Pro Kabaddi Super Tackles list. Vishal started his PKL journey with Telugu Titans in 2016 and has been a part of franchises like Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi in his 8 seasons of PKL career.
Vishal last represented Dabang Delhi in the 2023 edition of the tournament and ended up with 38 tackle points from 19 matches. Talking about his career numbers, Vishal has featured in 118 PKL games and accumulated 324 tackle points including 21 High 5s and 36 Super Tackles.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
Super Tackles
118
619
324
21
36
2. Fazel Atrachali
Next name on the list is ‘Sultan’ Fazel Atrachali. Iran’s national Kabaddi team skipper has represented teams like UMumba, Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants, Puneri Paltan, and Bengal Warriorz in a career spanning over 9 years. Fazel is the most decorated and successful defender in the history of Pro Kabaddi League.
Captaining Bengal Warriorz this season, Fazel has as many as 33 Super tackles to his name from 175 matches and is leading the charts for most tackle points in the history of the league. Take a look at his prolific PKL numbers below.
UP Yoddhas’ current left cover Mahender Singh takes the third spot in this list. Mahender kicked off his PKL career in 2017 with Bengaluru Bulls and remained with the team till 2022. He captained UMumba in 2023 and is currently a part of UP Yoddhas.
Talking about his numbers, Mahender Singh has accumulated 302 tackle points from 132 matches which includes 32 Super Tackles and 17 High 5s.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
Super Tackles
132
638
302
17
32
4. Parvesh Bhainswal
Parvesh Bhainswal takes the 4th spot on this list.UMumba’s current Left Corner specialist has been a part of Pro Kabaddi League since 2016 and started his career with Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Besides Jaipur, Parvesh has represented Gujarat Giants and Telegu Titans and is playing for UMumbathis season. From 144 matches, Bhainswal has accumulated 319 tackle points including 19 High 5s and 31 Super Tackles.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
Super Tackles
144
601
319
19
31
5. Sandeep Narwal
Sandeep Narwal is the final name on this list. The all-rounder who was part of Pro Kabaddi League till last year, began his PKL career with 3-time champions Patna in the inaugural season.
He moved to Telegu Titans in the 4th season and represented teams like Puneri Paltan, UMumba, Dabang Delhi, and UP Yoddhas in a career spanning till 2023. Talking about his PKL numbers, Sandeep has accumulated 360 tackle points from 156 matches including 18 High 5s and 30 Super Tackles.
There are few events in cricket that can change the life of a cricketer. Winning the World Cups or any other ICC event does indeed rank high on the priority list of every cricketer, but when it comes to life-changing moments, nothing can top the big cheques players earn from the Indian Premier League. One such event is fast approaching, and every player is waiting for that moment with bated breath.
The IPL has now reached a level similar to that of the NBA and other top European leagues, where even the slightest mistake can cost teams heavily. That’s why teams also have to be at the top of their game when it comes to planning and buying players in the IPL 2025 AUCTION. It’s all about making the best out of their money—an astute investment.
But due to IPL’s playing conditions surrounding team compositions, Indian players, like always, will be in high demand. At this time, there are some high-profile players who will be in the auction, such as Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, amongst many. So here are 7 Indian batsmen who will be in high demand at IPL 2025 Auction.
Rishabh Pant – The Dynamite Wicketkeeper
One of the biggest shocks when IPL teams released their list of retained players was the omission of Rishabh Pant. This news quickly became a hot topic of discussion among cricket fans. The reason is simple: Rishabh Pant is young, a pure match-winner, and at the peak of his powers. He’s the kind of player any franchise would want to build its future around for the next 7-8 years. Just like Chennai Super Kings did with MS Dhoni, and Mumbai Indians with Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav.
Whatever the reason for Pant being placed in the auction pool, one thing is certain: he is likely to be one of the biggest attractions in the IPL 2025 mega auction. A handful of teams are looking to fill the wicket-keeping spot, with CSK being one of the frontrunners. His ability to bat in various positions—ranging from No. 4 to No. 6—combined with his aggressive playing style and potential as a match-winner, makes him a prime candidate for a bidding war.
When KKR stormed their way to the IPL 2024 title, it seemed almost unthinkable that Shreyas Iyer wouldn’t be retained. Yet, that’s exactly what happened. KKR’s think tank decided that retaining players like Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh,and Harshit Rana was a better option than holding on to their captain.
The 29-year-old will undoubtedly strengthen the batting line-up of any team that signs him. What sets him apart is his ability to anchor innings while also possessing the technique and flair to clear the ropes when needed. With his experience and leadership skills, it’s certain that there will be fierce competition for his services in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
During an IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, KL Rahul was seen having a heated conversation with Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka. Cricket fans didn’t take the matter lightly and voiced their frustration at Goenka for mistreating a player of KL Rahul’s stature in public. Since then, it was presumed that Rahul was likely to leave LSG, and that’s exactly what happened. He is in the IPL 2025 Auction pool, and there will be no shortage of teams looking to sign a player of Rahul’s calibre.
The most likely destination for Rahul, according to many, is Royal Challengers Bangalore, but don’t expect this to be a straightforward bidding process. His former team Punjab Kings is also rumored to be in the reckoning, and that means a hot bidding war.
Teams will be looking for Rahul’s experience and reliability, especially in pressure situations. With his proven IPL record, Rahul will likely be one of the most sought-after players during the IPL 2025 auction. Expect a fierce bidding war among top teams when Rahul’s name pops out of the hat.
KL Rahul IPL Stats
Matches
Runs
HS
100s
50s
4s
6s
132
4683
132*
04
37
400
187
Ishan Kishan – The Power-Hitter Opener
One of the main cogs during Mumbai Indians’ period of utter dominance, Ishan Kishan is likely to attract just as much attention as Rishabh Pant in the IPL 2025 mega auction, if not more. The main reason Mumbai Indians didn’t retain him was the sheer number of high-profile players in their squad, coupled with IPL’s retention policies, which somewhat limited their options.
An aggressive Indian batsman at the top of the order who can change the game in just a few overs is like gold dust. He’s fearless, dynamic, and a pure match-winner on any given day. Ishan Kishan is sure to be the centre of a bidding war during the upcoming auction, and his explosive potential makes him one of the most sought-after players.
Ishan Kishan IPL Stats
Matches
Runs
HS
100s
50s
4s
6s
105
2644
99
–
16
255
119
Manish Pandey – The Experienced Middle-Order Anchor
Manish Pandey has been a stalwart of the IPL for many years. While he may not always grab the headlines with explosive knocks, his consistency is a key factor that could see teams bidding big for his services.
The former RCB star played just one match during KKR’s title-winning campaign in IPL 2024, but he still managed to leave his mark. Coming in at No. 7 with KKR reeling at 57 for 5, Pandey scored a crucial 42 runs off 31 balls and helped his team post 169 runs against Mumbai Indians. KKR won that match by 24 runs, and his 42-run innings played a pivotal role in that victory.
Manish Pandey IPL Stats
Matches
Runs
HS
100s
50s
4s
6s
171
3850
114*
01
22
335
110
Angkrish Raghivanshi – Player with a high ceiling
There was a lot of hype around KKR’s Angkrish Raghivanshi before the start of the IPL 2024 season. KKR backed him, and he played 10 matches in his debut IPL campaign. While his tally of 163 runs didn’t quite live up to expectations, he did enough to justify the hype. The young batter scored one half-century and hit 16 fours and 8 sixes in those 10 matches, showing glimpses of his incredible potential.
Raghivanshi is a raw talent with immense potential. He will only get better with time, and many franchises will see him as a future star. Expect his name to generate considerable buzz during the auction, and he could become one of the breakout players in IPL 2025.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi IPL Stats
Matches
Runs
HS
100s
50s
4s
6s
10
163
54
–
01
16
08
Deepak Hooda – Experienced Destroyer
Despite misfiring in the last two IPL seasons, Deepak Hooda remains a valuable asset for any team. He belongs to the rare breed of all-rounders who can hit big shots during the middle overs, and his batting approach is similar to Suryakumar Yadav’s, with an ability to play outrageous shots all around the park.
Hooda’s best IPL season came in 2022 when he smashed 451 runs in just 14 innings while playing the role of a finisher. Hooda will surely attract attention from a variety of teams in the 2025 mega auction.
The Pro Kabaddi League has grown in stature over the years. The league which commenced in 2014 has gained enormous popularity in the country and is the second most watched sports league in India after Indian Premier League. Over the years many rookie players have made a name for themselves and elevated to the top of their game, be it raiders, defenders, or all-rounders, we have witnessed many players marking themselves among the best of the best in the league.
Among the two facets of the game, i.e., raiding and defense, raiders are always popular among the fans. We have compiled a list of Top 10 raiders with the most Super 10s in Pro Kabaddi league history. So without any further ado, let’s delve into the list.
1. Pardeep Narwal
Making his entry at the numero uno spot is the current skipper of Bengaluru Bulls, Pardeep Narwal. Pardeep is league’s most successful raider. Having started his career in 2015 with Bengaluru Bulls, ‘Record Breaker’ Pardeep has played 176 matches so far and etched his name in history books with 1725 raid points, the most for a raider. Apart from most raid points, Pardeep has 86 Super 10s to his name, a feat second to none.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
176
1725
86
2. Maninder Singh
Maninder Singh is the second name on the list. The land of Punjab is known to produce some prolific athletes for the country, and ‘Mighty’ Maninder is one such asset from Punjab. He started his PKL career in 2014 with Jaipur Pink Panthers but unfortunately missed the next two seasons due to injury. 2017 was a breakthrough season for Maninder has he returned to PKL donning Bengal Warriors outfit and led his team to the title in 2019. Since 2017, Maninder has been an integral part of Bengal’s setup and still plays for the same team.
Having played 6 PKL seasons so far, Maninder has accumulated 1466 raid points, second most after Pardeep, with 73 Super 10s.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
149
1466
73
3. Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Telegu Titans’ current skipper Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is the next name on the list. The ‘Hi-Flyer’ Pawan Kumar Sehrawat has made a name for himself in recent times and is considered one of the most consistent raiders in recent times. Pawan commenced his PKL journey with Bengaluru Bulls in 2016 and since then has managed to appear in 133 PKL matches. In his PKL journey, Pawan has notched up 1265 raid points, third most after Pardeep and Maninder, which includes 67 Super 10s as well.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
133
1265
67
4. Naveen Kumar
The next name on the list is Dabang Delhi’s current skipper Naveen Kumar. Fondly known as ‘Naveen Express,’ the right raider has been on song ever since he started his PKL journey in 2018 with Dabang Delhi. Naveen is one of those handful players who have represented the same franchise ever since his debut. Talking about his numbers, Naveen Express has so far featured in 95 PKL matches and accumulated 1029 raid points which includes 64 Super 10s. Naveen also holds the record for being the fastest to complete 1000 raid points in Pro Kabaddi League history. He achieved this historic feat in 90 games.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
95
1265
67
5. Arjun Deshwal
Next on the list is Pro Kabaddi league’s ‘Raid Machine’ Arjun Deshwal. Arjun has been one of the most consistent young raiders in recent times. Arjun started his PKL journey with UMumba in 2018, but his stature grew when he was picked up by Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2021 and ended the season with 268 raid points, the most for his team in the season. Since then Arjun has been the backbone of Jaipur Pink Panthers’ rading unit and is leading the side this season. Talking about his numbers, Arjun recently crossed the 1000 raid points barrier in his 97th game and now has 1020 raid points from 98 matches which includes 56 Super 10s.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
98
1020
56
6. Rahul Chaudhari
The 6th name on this list is ‘Showman’ Rahul Chaudhari. Rahul, who announced his retirement from PKL after remaining unsold in this year’s auction, will remain one of the most popular raiders in the history of the league. Rahul commenced his PKL journey with the Telugu Titans in the inaugural season, i.e., 2014 went on to represent teams like Tamil Thalaivas, Puneri Paltan, and Jaipur Pink Panthers, before hanging his boots ahead of this season. A veteran of the league, Rahul finished his PKL career with 1045 raid points from 154 matches including 42 Super 10s.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
154
1045
42
7. Sachin Tanwar
Sachin Tanwar is this season’s highest-paid player. Sachin, who represents Tamil Thalaivas this season, was fetched for a record 2.15 Crore Rupees and has been doing his bit for his side. Talking about his career, Sachin started his PKL journey in the 5th season with Gujarat Giants and went on to represent teams like Patna Pirates and Tamil Thalaivas in the next six seasons. Sachin has so far accumulated 1012 raid points from 136 matches including 38 Super 10s. He completed his 1000 raid points in the ongoing season.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
133
1012
38
8. Deepak Niwas Hooda
Next on the list is Deepak Niwas Hooda, better known as Deepak Hooda. The 30-year-old all-rounder has amassed 1020 raid points, comprising 846 raid touch-points and 174 bonus points. Deepak last represented Bengal Warriors in 2022 but remained unsold in 2024 PKL auctions. However, with age by his side, Deepak would be hoping to make a return in the prestigious league next season.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
157
1020
35
9. Siddharth Desai
Siddharth Desai, popularly known as Siddharth ‘Bahubali’ Desai, has gained fame for his immense strength. His powerful build has been both an advantage and a challenge; while his strength aids in scoring raid points, it also makes him more susceptible to injuries. Siddharth kicked off his PKL career in 2018 representing U Mumba, but due to injuries, Siddharth has only featured in 80 PKL matches so far accumulating 693 raid points along with 34 Super 10s. Siddharth was purchased by Dabang Delhi this season but opted out of the tournament due to personal reasons.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
80
693
34
10. Vikash Kandola
Vikash Kandola is the final name on the list. Despite his short stature, Vikash’s precise quickness makes him a standout raider.Currently representing Jaipur Pink Panthers, Vikash started his PKL career with Dabang Delhi in 2016 and went on to represent teams like Haryana Steelers, Bengaluru Bulls, and Jaipur Pink Panthers in the next seven seasons. Talking about his numbers, Kandola has 833 raid points to his name from 124 matches including 30 Super 10s.
The IPL mega auction is around the corner! This time, some intense bidding wars are expected as so many cricket superstars are up for grabs. With the likes of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are in the auction pool, it will certainly be an epic spectacle!
Let’s take a look at the released players – no longer with their old teams – but are expected to break the bank in the forthcoming IPL 2025 Mega Auction due to their rare T20 utility, skill and talent!
10. Sam Curran
Punjab Kings (PBKS) spent a hefty INR 18.50 crore to acquire the services of Sam Curran in the last season. The England all-rounder has not been retained and is back in the auction pool to trigger bidding wars again. Since he gives immense value with both bat and ball, many teams will vie for him.
Photo by BIJU BORO/AFP via Getty Images
Sam Curran Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
100s
Wickets
Best Bowling
Bowling Average
5-Wicket Hauls
59
2019-2024
883
63*
25.22
0
58
4/11
32.75
0
9. Marcus Stoinis
The powerful Australian all-rounder, Marcus Stoinis is another rare commodity that will be a lot of interest for many teams at the 2025 IPL Auction table. Marcus Stoinis had a decent last season with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) but they chose let go of him. Expect a high bid since he can open the batting, play enforcer role in the middle, finish games and give an option of a couple of over!
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Marcus Stoinis Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
100s
Wickets
Best Bowling
Bowling Average
5-Wicket Hauls
96
2016-2024
1866
124*
28.27
1
43
4/15
29.62
0
8. Cameron Green
Traded from MI to RCB for a pricy INR 17.50 crore last season, Cameron Green didn’t have a fruitful season at Bengaluru and was released. However, there is no doubt about the skill the Australian all-rounder posses and can once again fetch a bid sky-high!
Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED/AFP via Getty Images
Cameron Green Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
100s
Wickets
Best Bowling
Bowling Average
5-Wicket Hauls
29
2023-2024
707
100*
41.58
1
16
2/12
41.50
0
7. Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel, Purple Cap winner in IPL 2024 with 24 wickets, is a rare bowler in the IPL auction with excellent back-end bowling ability. The fast bowler often goes under the radar but has been the highest wicket-taker for the teams he has played for in the recent seasons.
Mohammed Siraj’s release from RCB came as surprise for many. An experienced fast bowler who has been an all-format bowler for Indian cricket team now is expected to attract a high bid at the mega auction.
Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED/AFP via Getty Images
Mohammed Siraj Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
100s
Wickets
Best Bowling
Bowling Average
5-Wicket Hauls
93
2017-2024
109
14*
10.90
0
93
4/21
30.34
0
5. Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh is a premier bowler for India in white-ball cricket. For his ability to make the new-ball talk and nail lethal Yorkers at the back end of the innings, Arshdeep Singh will draw interest of many a IPL franchise when his name comes up.
Photo by SURJEET YADAV/AFP via Getty Images
Arshdeep Singh Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
100s
Wickets
Best Bowling
Bowling Average
5-Wicket Hauls
65
2019-2024
29
10*
5.80
0
76
5/32
27.00
1
4. Shreyas Iyer
You don’t often see IPL winning captain in the auction pool the subsequent year. There are a lot of teams who are looking for captain option and would eye Shreyas Iyer at 2025 IPL Mega Auction.
Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images
Shreyas Iyer Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
Strike Rate
100s
Catches
116
2015-2024
3127
96
32.23
–
0
49
3. KL Rahul
Another opening batman and wicketkeeper, KL Rahul brings a lot to the table. Add to that, the leadership skill. As an IPL franchise think-tank, who wouldn’t want all these traits?
The explosive opening batsman and wicket-keeper, Ishan Kishan has been a hot pick in IPL Auction over the years. Again, he will be on the radar of many teams and go for plenty.
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Ishan Kishan Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
Strike Rate
100s
Catches
Stumpings
105
2016-2024
2644
99
28.43
135.86
0
51
5
1. Rishabh Pant
A lot of experts have already declared Rishabh Pant as the highest paid player of IPL 2025. The fearless batting approach that takes down the best of bowling attacks with ease and on top of that a sharp mind of a leader.
Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images
Rishabh Pant Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
Strike Rate
100s
Catches
Stumpings
111
2016-2024
3284
128*
35.31
148.93
1
75
23
Do you agree with our top 10 to attract big offers in the IPL 2025 auction? Let us know.
IPL 2025 squad strategies and plans are being laid out as we await another thrilling edition of Indian Premier League.
What is RTM (Right to Match) Card and How does it Work?
In IPL Auction, teams have a special card called a “Right to Match” (RTM) card, which lets them buy back players.
What is an RTM Card? It is simply a right that a team can exercise to get a player back if someone else is about to win them in the auction. They teams usually try to get players back at a lower price with an RTM.
How Many RTMs Does Each Team Get? The number of RTM cards a team has depends on how many players they’ve already kept on their team before the auction. Before retention, every team starts with six possible RTMs. For each player a team retains ahead of auction, they lose one RTM. Example, if a team retains two players, they’ll have three RTM cards to exercise at Mega Auction.
How Does an RTM Card Work? During the auction, if another team is about to buy one of their old players, the original team can use an RTM to match the highest bid and get the player back. For the IPL 2025 edition, there is a slight twist. The highest-bidding team now gets one more chance to increase their offer. If they do, the original team can decide if they still want the player for that price.
Now that all eyes are on IPL 2025 Mega Auction and RTM strategy of teams, let’s get straight to it.
Chennai Super Kings RTM Options
CSK have always backed their players to the hilt. IPL 2025 Retentions was another instance where they did all they could! Their final retentions are Ruturaj Gaikwad (INR 18 crore), Matheesha Pathirana (INR 13 crore), Shivam Dube (INR 12 crore), Ravindra Jadeja (INR 18 crore) and MS Dhoni (INR 4 crore).
With 5 retained players, CSK can exercise 1 available RTM option on one of Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur or Tushar Deshpande depending on the budget.
Purse remaining: INR 55 crore
Delhi Capitals RTM Options
Delhi Capitals let go of their superstar captain Rishabh Pant ahead of 2025 IPL Mega Auction. Among the 4 players retained by DC are Axar Patel (INR 16.50 crore), Kuldeep Yadav (INR 13.25 crore), Tristan Stubbs (INR 10 crore) and Abishek Porel (INR 4 crore).
Now they have 2 RTM options available (one uncapped player and one capped player, or two capped players) and can exercise the same on any two of Mitchell Marsh, Khaleel Ahmed, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje and Lalit Yadav.
Purse remaining: INR 73 crore
Gujarat Titans RTM Options
Gujarat Titans have retained Rashid Khan (INR 18 crore), Shubman Gill (INR 16.50 crore), Sai Sudharsan (INR 8.50 crore), Rahul Tewatia (INR 4 crore) and Shahrukh Khan (INR 4 crore). GT still have an option of one capped player at the mega auction.
It won’t be a surprise if they opt for David Miller, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Vijay Shankar and Azmatullah Omarzai using RTM.
Purse remaining: INR 69 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders RTM Options
KKR is one of the teams who have used complete quota in IPL retentions. The 6 players retained by KKR are Rinku Singh (INR 13 crore), Varun Chakravarthy (INR 12 crore), Sunil Narine (INR 12 crore), Andre Russell (INR 12 crore), Harshit Rana (INR 4 crore) and Ramandeep Singh (INR 4 crore).
Lucknow Super Giants let go of captain KL Rahul after 4 years. The five players retained by the franchise are Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 crore), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore) Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore), Mohsin Khan (INR 4 crore), Ayush Badoni (INR 4 crore).
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LSG are eligible to use one capped player RTM option at IPL 2025 auction. The probables include Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock and Krunal Pandya.
Purse remaining: INR 69 crore
Rajasthan Royals RTM options
RR is another team who have used complete quota in player retentions ahead of Mega IPL Auction. Their 6 players retained include Sanju Samson (INR 18 crore), Yashasvi Jaiswal (INR 18 crore), Riyan Parag (INR 14 crore), Dhruv Jurel (INR 14 crore), Shimron Hetmyer (INR 11 crore) and Sandeep Sharma (INR 4 crore).
Rajasthan Royals don’t have any RTM option at 2025 IPL auction.
Purse remaining: INR 41 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad RTM options
Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced 5 players retentions – Heinrich Klaasen (INR 23 crore), Pat Cummins (INR 18 crore), Abhishek Sharma (INR 14 crore), Travis Head (INR 14 crore) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (INR 6 crore).
Now they are left with only one uncapped player RTM option at auction. And, the options for the same are Abdul Samad, Anmolpreet Singh and Upendra Singh Yadav.
Purse remaining: INR 45 crore
Mumbai Indians RTM Options
Mumbai Indians have managed to retain their core squad, in Jasprit Bumrah (INR 18 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (INR 16.35 crore), Hardik Pandya (INR 16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (INR 16.30 crore) and Tilak Varma (INR 8 crore).
At the 2025 IPL Auction, they have an option of one uncapped player RTM. One of the uncapped players in Harvik Desai, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Anshul Kamboj, Naman Dhir and Shivalik Sharma can be bought back by MI using RTM.
Purse remaining: INR 45 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
Punjab Kings RTM Options
Punjab Kings are doing an overhaul! They have plenty of options with the biggest IPL 2025 Auction purse. Their 2 retentions are Shashank Singh (INR 5.5 crore) and Prabhsimran Singh (INR 4 crore).
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PBKS have an option to use RTM on four capped players.Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma can be the players going back to PBKS.
Purse remaining: INR 110.5 crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru RTM Options
RCB have made three retentions ahead of the Mega IPL Auction. Virat Kohli (INR 21 crore), Rajat Patidar (INR 11 crore) and Yash Dayal (INR 5 crore) have been retained.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have three RTM cards available – one uncapped player and two capped players, or three capped players. In Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, Anuj Rawat, Suyash S Prabhudessai, Will Jacks*, Saurav Chauhan, Swapnil Singh, Mahipal Lomror and Karn Sharma, there are plethora of choices before RCB.
It’s that time again when every IPL team has to press the reset button. Except for meeting certain conditions set by the retention policy, each team is forced to reshape their squad from last season. Letting go of the best players is challenging, especially for franchises like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders. But the auction also gives other teams a golden opportunity to build a squad capable of mounting a serious title challenge. Here are 7 bowlers who could fetch the maximum bid at IPL auction 2025.
Building a team is like completing a jigsaw puzzle—every piece needs to be in place and complement the others. Quality batsmen add spectacle to the game, but for franchises, investing in top-notch bowlers is essential, as they are crucial for winning pivotal moments in T20 matches, particularly in the death overs.
Just like previous mega auctions, the bidding frenzy for top-tier bowlers is likely to reach fever pitch. Some high-profile bowlers will go under the hammer in the upcoming IPL Auction 2025, and here are seven bowlers who might attract the highest bids.
Mohammad Shami has been a mainstay in India’s fast-bowling attack for years. Known for his ability to reverse the ball and generate pace, Shami’s value in T20 cricket is immense, especially with his experience in international cricket. Shami was the main reason why Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2023 title during their inaugural season. Though he sat out the entire IPL 2024 season due to an injury and is still not 100%, he is still a premium fast bowler.
Shami’s ability to bowl consistently at high speeds and reverse the ball makes him a potent weapon, particularly in the powerplay and death overs. His experience, combined with his ability to bowl under pressure, makes him an attractive pick for any IPL franchise.
2. Mitchell Starc (Australia)
Mitchell Starc is one of the finest fast bowlers in the world, known for his raw pace and ability to bowl lethal yorkers in the death overs. Though he has played only three seasons in the IPL, his performances in in KKR’s IPL 2024 title win was instrumental. especially in the biggest matches. Starc won man-of-the-match award in both the playoff and the final match.
Starc’s ability to bowl at high speed makes him a constant threat in the T20 format. His tall frame allows him to generate extra bounce, and his accuracy with the yorker and slower ball make him a must-have in any IPL team.
Given his limited but impactful IPL appearances, the 2025 auction could see Starc fetch a massive bid, just like IPL 2023 mini auction.
Jofra Archer is one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket, known for his pace, bounce, and ability to bowl match-winning yorkers. But his career so far has been marred by injuries. When fit, Archer is easily amongst the most lethal bowler in all formats of the game. During the IPL 2020 season, while playing for Rajasthan Royals, Archer picked up 20 wickets in only 14 matches.
Best IPL Season (2020): 20 wickets in 14 matches, economy rate of 7.13.
Best IPL figures: 3/15.
Archer’s pace (often exceeding 140 km/h) and his ability to bowl under pressure make him a significant threat, particularly in the final overs. Having regained full fitness, Archer is expected to attract a massive bid at the IPL Auction 2025.
India’s left-arm pacer, Arshdeep Singh, has emerged as one of the most consistent performers for India in the white-ball format. Like Mitchell Starc, Arshdeep belongs to the rare breed of left-arm fast bowlers who deliver at impressive speeds. At just 25, Arshdeep’s best years are still ahead of him, which spells trouble for batsmen around the world. He finished the IPL 2024 season as the joint fourth-highest wicket-taker.
What makes Arshdeep special is his ability to bowl in the pressure-packed death overs, consistently hitting the yorker length. His growing reputation on the international stage will only increase his value at the 2025 auction.
It came as a shock when Royal Challengers Bangalore decided against retaining Mohammed Siraj ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Over the years, Siraj has been RCB’s go-to bowler in all situations and is easily one of India’s best bowlers across formats. Siraj’s best IPL campaign came during the 2023 season when he picked up 19 wickets in 14 matches.
At only 30 years of age, Siraj is arguably at the peak of his powers. He has consistently delivered for India, and combined with his IPL experience, he is likely to spark a bidding war among teams in the 2025 IPL auction.
A two-time IPL Purple Cap winner, Harshal Patel has been one of the standout performers in recent years. Known for his variations, particularly his slower balls and cutters, he makes life difficult for batsmen. He is the current Purple Cap holder, having taken 24 wickets in IPL 2024.
Harshal’s skill set, particularly his ability to execute slower balls and yorkers, is in high demand in the IPL. As teams continue to look for bowlers who can bowl effectively in the middle and death overs, Harshal will likely be a sought-after player at the IPL 2025 auction.
7. T Natarajan (India)
T Natarajan, known as the “Yorker King,” has earned a reputation for his impeccable yorkers and death-bowling prowess. His breakout IPL season came in 2020, when he burst onto the scene with 16 wickets, playing a key role as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) reached the playoffs.
Natarajan’s yorkers and accurate death bowling are invaluable in T20 cricket. Given the growing demand for bowlers who can control the final overs and take wickets at crucial moments, Natarajan will be one of the most sought-after bowlers at the IPL Auction 2025. What strengthens Natarajan’s case even further is that his best IPL season came last year, when he picked up 19 wickets, finishing as the joint fourth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
Conclusion
As the IPL teams continues to prioritize death bowling and powerplay mastery, these seven bowlers are likely to be in high demand, and with their match-winning abilities, they could easily secure some of the largest contracts in IPL history. Whether it’s Shami’s experience, Starc’s pace, Archer’s yorkers, Arshdeep’s death bowling, Siraj’s experience, Harshal’s variations, or Natarajan’s precision, each of these bowlers has what it takes to set the IPL auction on fire.
Pro Kabaddi League is an absolute game-changer in the Indian sports landscape. Since the inaugural edition in 2014, the league has transformed how kabaddi is played and perceived as a sport. With each season of the second most-watched league in the country after Indian Premier League, PKL’s electrifying action keeps getting bigger and better!
Pro Kabaddi Teams’ Captain and Coach
Team
Captain
Coach
Bengal Warriorz
Fazel Atrachali
Prashant Surve
Bengaluru Bulls
Pardeep Narwal
Randhir Singh Sherawat
Dabang Delhi
Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik
Joginder Narwal
Gujarat Giants
Neeraj Kumar
Ram Mehar Singh
Haryana Steelers
Jaideep Dahiya
Manpreet Singh
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Arjun Deshwal
Sanjeev Baliyan
Patna Pirates
Shubham Shinde
Narender Redu
Puneri Paltan
Aslam Inamdar
BC Ramesh
Tamil Thalaivas
Sagar Rathee
Udaya Kumar and Dharmaraj Cheralathan
Telugu Titans
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Krishan Kumar Hooda
U Mumba
Sunil Kumar
Gholamreza Mazandarani
UP Yoddhas
Surender Gill
Jasweer Singh
PKL Winners, MVP, Best Raider and Best Defenders for each season
Season
Winner
MVP
Best Raider
Best Defender
1
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Anup Kumar (U Mumba)
Rahul Chaudhari (Telugu Titans)
Manjeet Chhillar (Bengaluru Bulls)
2
U Mumba
Manjeet Chhillar (Bengaluru Bulls)
Kashiling Adake (Dabang Delhi K.C.)
Ravinder Pahal (Dabang Delhi K.C.)
3
Patna Pirates
Rohit Kumar (Patna Pirates)
Rishank Devadiga (U Mumba)
Sandeep Narwal (Patna Pirates)
4
Patna Pirates
Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates)
Rahul Chaudhari (Telugu Titans)
Fazel Atrachali (Patna Pirates)
5
Patna Pirates
Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates)
Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates)
Surender Nada (Haryana Steelers)
6
Bengaluru Bulls
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (Bengaluru Bulls)
Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates)
Nitesh Kumar (UP Yoddhas)
7
Bengal Warriors
Naveen Kumar (Dabang Delhi K.C.)
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (Bengaluru Bulls)
Fazel Atrachali (U Mumba)
8
Dabang Delhi K.C.
Naveen Kumar (Dabang Delhi K.C.)
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (Bengaluru Bulls)
Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (Patna Pirates)
9
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Arjun Deshwal (Jaipur Pink Panthers)
Bharat (Bengaluru Bulls)
Ankush (Jaipur Pink Panthers)
10
Puneri Paltan
Aslam Inamdar (Puneri Paltan)
Ashu Malik (Dabang Delhi K.C.)
Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (Puneri Paltan)
Which team has won Pro Kabaddi trophies the most?
Patna Pirates boast three PKL titles under their belt. Patna based Kabaddi team won three back-to-back trophies from 2013 to 2015. Jaipur Pink Panthers is the only other team to have won the PKL title on more than one occasion, with triumphs in Season 1 and Season 9.
Most expensive players in PKL history
Player
Team
Fee
Season
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Telugu Titans
INR 2.605 crore
Season 10
Mohammadreza Shadloui Ciyaneh
Puneri Paltan
INR 2.35 crore
Season 10
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Tamil Thalaivas
INR 2.26 crore
Season 9
Sachin
Tamil Thalaivas
INR 2.15 crore
Season 11
Maninder Singh
Bengal Warriors
INR 2.12 crore
Season 10
Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh
Haryana Steelers
INR 2.07 crore
Season 11
Guman Singh
Gujarat Giants
INR 1.97 crore
Season 11
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Telugu Titans
INR 1.73 crore
Season 11
Vikash Kandola
Bengaluru Bulls
INR 1.70 crore
Season 9
Pardeep Narwal
U.P. Yoddhas
INR 1.65 crore
Season 8
Fazel Atrachali
Gujarat Giants
INR 1.60 crore
Season 10
Monu Goyat
Haryana Steelers
INR 1.51 crore
Season 6
Siddharth Desai
Telugu Titans
INR 1.45 crore
Season 7
Fazel Atrachali
Puneri Paltan
INR 1.38 crore
Season 9
Bharat
UP Yoddhas
INR 1.30 crore
Season 11
Rahul Chaudhari
Telugu Titans
INR 1.29 crore
Season 6
Guman Singh
U Mumba
INR 1.22 crore
Season 9
Nitin Tomar
Puneri Paltan
INR 1.20 crore
Season 7
Deepak Hooda
Jaipur Pink Panthers
INR 1.15 crore
Season 6
Maninder Singh
Bengal Warriorz
INR 1.15 crore
Season 11
Highest Paid Pro Kabaddi Player of Each Edition
Season
Player
Team
Fee
1
Rakesh Kumar
Patna Pirates
INR 12.80 lakh
4
Mohit Chhillar
Bengaluru Bulls
INR 53 lakh
5
Nitin Tomar
U.P. Yoddha
INR 93 lakh
6
Monu Goyat
Haryana Steelers
INR 1.51 crore
7
Siddharth Desai
Telugu Titans
INR 1.45 crore
8
Pardeep Narwal
U.P. Yoddha
INR 1.65 crore
9
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Tamil Thalaivas
INR 2.26 crore
10
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Telugu Titans
INR 2.605 crore
11
Sachin
Tamil Thalaivas
INR 2.15 crore
Most Player Points in PKL
Rank
Player
Team
Position
Matches Played
Total Points
1
Pardeep Narwal
Left Raider
Raider
176
1734
2
Maninder Singh
Raider
Raider
148
1479
3
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Raider
Raider
133
1333
4
Deepak Niwas Hooda
All Rounder
All Rounder
157
1119
5
Rahul Chaudhari
Raider
Raider
154
1106
6
Sachin Tanwar
Raider
Raider
135
1068
7
Naveen Kumar
Raider
Raider
95
1044
8
Arjun Deshwal
Raider
Raider
97
1005
9
Vikash Kandola
Raider
Raider
124
833
10
Ajay Thakur
Raider
Raider
120
816
Top 10 Raiders in Pro Kabaddi League
Rank
Player
Team
Matches Played
Raid Points
1
Pardeep Narwal
Left Raider
176
1725
2
Maninder Singh
Raider
148
1465
3
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Raider
133
1265
4
Rahul Chaudhari
Raider
154
1045
5
Naveen Kumar
Raider
95
1029
6
Deepak Niwas Hooda
All Rounder
157
1020
7
Sachin Tanwar
Raider
135
1008
8
Arjun Deshwal
Raider
97
1000
9
Vikash Kandola
Raider
124
810
10
Ajay Thakur
Raider
120
794
Most Super Raids in PKL History
Rank
Player
Team
Matches Played
Super Raids
1
Pardeep Narwal
Left Raider
176
105
2
Maninder Singh
Raider
148
72
3
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Raider
133
65
4
Vikash Kandola
Raider
124
51
5
Arjun Deshwal
Raider
97
47
6
Sachin Tanwar
Raider
135
38
7
Manjeet Dahiya
Raider
115
37
8
Rahul Chaudhari
Raider
154
35
9
Naveen Kumar
Raider
95
34
10
Deepak Niwas Hooda
All Rounder
157
33
10 Best Raiders with Most Super 10s in PKL
Rank
Player
Team
Matches Played
Super 10s
1
Pardeep Narwal
Left Raider
176
86
2
Maninder Singh
Raider
148
73
3
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Raider
133
67
4
Naveen Kumar
Raider
95
64
5
Arjun Deshwal
Raider
97
55
6
Rahul Chaudhari
Raider
154
42
7
Sachin Tanwar
Raider
135
38
8
Deepak Niwas Hooda
All Rounder
157
35
9
Siddharth Sirish Desai
Raider
80
34
10
Vikash Kandola
Raider
124
30
Who is the No 1 Raider in PKL?
Pardeep Narwal has dominated the mat to reign supreme as the No. 1 Raider in Pro Kabaddi League history and boast over 1700 raid points. But the competition has been fierce in the recent years, with the likes of Pawan Sehrawat, Arjun Deshwal, Naveen Kumar, and Sachin Tanwar all vying as the best raider of PKL.
Who were the best raiders of Pro Kabaddi 2023-24 season?
Ashu Malik and Arjun Deshwal were the best raiders of the Pro Kabaddi 2023-24 season. Delhi’s Ashu Malik topped the charts with a stellar 280 total points while Arjun Deshwal wasn’t far behind with scoring 278 total points.
Rank
Player
Team
Matches Played
Total Points
1
Ashu Malik
Right Raider
23
280
2
Arjun Deshwal
Raider
23
278
3
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Raider
21
217
4
Maninder Singh
Raider
21
198
5
Narender Hoshiyar Kandola
Raider
21
195
6
Sachin Tanwar
Raider
22
184
7
Nitin Kumar Dhankhar
Right Raider
20
169
8
Aslam Inamdar
All Rounder
23
168
8
Guman Singh
Raider
18
168
10
Vinay
Raider
23
165
Top 10 Defenders in Pro Kabaddi League
Rank
Player
Team
Matches Played
Tackle Points
1
Fazel Atrachali
Defender, left corner
174
504
2
PO Surjeet Singh
Defender, right cover
154
419
3
Manjeet Chhillar
All Rounder
132
391
4
Girish Maruti Ernak
Defender, left corner
147
362
5
Nitesh Kumar
Defender
134
361
6
Sandeep Narwal
All Rounder
156
360
7
Sunil Kumar
Defender
144
351
8
Ravinder Pahal
Defender, right corner
124
339
9
Sandeep Kumar Dhull
Defender, left corner
118
328
10
Vishal Bhardwaj
Defender, left corner
118
324
Best Defenders of Pro Kabaddi League with Most High 5s
Rank
Player
Team
Matches Played
High 5s
1
PO Surjeet Singh
Defender, right cover
34
34
2
Fazel Atrachali
Defender, left corner
30
30
3
Mohammadreza Shadloui
All Rounder
27
27
4
Manjeet Chhillar
All Rounder
25
25
5
Girish Maruti Ernak
Defender, left corner
24
24
6
Ravinder Pahal
Defender, right corner
23
23
6
Nitesh Kumar
Defender
23
23
8
Sumit Sangwan
Defender, left corner
21
21
8
Surender Nada
Defender, left corner
21
21
8
Sandeep Kumar Dhull
Defender, left corner
21
21
Who is the No 1 defender in Pro Kabaddi League?
Going by the records, Iran’s Fazel Atrachali is the only player with over 500 tackle points in Pro Kabaddi League. In the recent seasons, Mohammadreza Shadloui has topped most defender records in a season to challenge his countrymen and be christened as best PKL defender.
Who were the best defenders of Pro Kabaddi 2023-24 season?
The best defender of the Pro Kabaddi 2023-24 season was Iran’s Mohammadreza Shadloui. The standout defender led Puneri Paltan’s defence with 99 tackle points in 24 matches. His all-rounder skills were pivotal in helping Puneri Paltan win the trophy. Krishan Dhull was the second best defender in PKL Season 10, with 78 tackle points.
Rank
Name
Team
Matches Played
Tackle Points
1
Mohammadreza Shadloui
All Rounder
24
99
2
Krishan Dhull
Defender, right corner
24
78
3
Yogesh Bijender Dahiya
Defender, right corner
23
74
4
Rahul Sethpal
Defender, right corner
23
73
5
Mohit Nandal
Defender, right cover
24
70
5
Ankush Rathee
Defender, left corner
22
70
7
Sahil Gulia
Defender, left corner
22
69
7
Gaurav Khatri
Defender, right corner
24
69
9
Jaideep Kuldeep Dahiya
Defender, left cover
23
68
10
Sagar Rathe
Defender, right corner
18
66
Most Points by PKL Team
Team
Successful Raids
Patna Pirates
3360
Dabang Delhi K.C.
3218
Bengaluru Bulls
3218
Bengal Warriorz
3060
Jaipur Pink Panthers
3014
Most Raid Point by Pro Kabaddi Team
Team
Successful Raids
Patna Pirates
3360
Dabang Delhi K.C.
3218
Bengaluru Bulls
3218
Bengal Warriorz
3060
Jaipur Pink Panthers
3014
Most Tackle Points by PKL Team
Team
Tackle Points
Puneri Paltan
2263
Patna Pirates
2164
U Mumba
2130
Bengaluru Bulls
2047
Jaipur Pink Panthers
2026
Pro Kabaddi Team Owners List
Team
Owner(s)
Bengal Warriorz
Capri Sports (Capri Global Holdings), Akshay Kumar (Co-owner)
Bengaluru Bulls
WL League Pvt. Ltd.
Dabang Delhi K.C.
Doit Sports Management (Radha Kapoor Khanna)
Gujarat Giants
Adani Sportsline (Adani Group)
Haryana Steelers
JSW Group
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Abhishek Bachchan, GS Entertainment Worldwide
Patna Pirates
Rajesh V Shah (KVS Energy and Sports Limited)
Puneri Paltan
Insurekot Sports Private Limited
Tamil Thalaivas
Magnum Sports Private Limited (Parent company of Kerala Blasters FC)
We are all set for 2025 IPL Mega Auction! Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, let’s take a look at what could be the targets for each of the 10 teams at auction on 24 November.
1. Sunrisers Hyderabad
In Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, SRH have managed to retain their explosive opening combination. They certainly will look for a #3 batsman like Venkatesh Iyer at the auction table.
Nitish Reddy is likely to bat no.4 for Sunrisers Hyderabad while the destructive Heinrich Klaasen can keep wickets and well as be the finisher for the side.
In the bowling department, Hyderabad IPL Team can target a quality spinner like Yuzvendra Chahal or lesser-known Sai Kishore. They are also short on Indian fast bowlers stocks and can go after Harshal Patel or Arshdeep Singh. Also, it won’t be a surprise if they bid for the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar or T Natarajan again.
Players Retained: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB have only retained three players ahead of the auction which leaves a room for a lot. First they need an explosive opener to partner King Kohli! Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow or KL Rahul can be help Bengaluru IPL team fill two positions – opening batsman and wicket-keeper.
In the middle order, Royal Challengers Bengaluru need power of someone like Marcus Stoinis. Glenn Maxwell heading back to RCB is another possibility, but for a low price.
In bowling department, RCB can be bring back quality spinner in Yuzvendra Chahal and can bid for the likes of Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Starc.
Players Retained: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal
Among the batters, CSK are likely to buy back Devon Conway to partner captain Ruturaj at the top of batting order. They may also bid for the Indian middle-order batsmen like Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer.
Ravichandran Ashwin coming back to CSK is doing rounds after RR released the offie. Washington Sundar is another local lad who can be a target of Chennai IPL team. Sam Curran is another utility player who can make a way back to CSK. We may also see Arshdeep Singh in yellow.
With Ricky Ponting at the helm, Aussie coach can try re-unite with and go all-out for Rishabh Pant since Punjab Kings are looking for a captain option.
There is a lot of work for PBKS to do at the auction table since they are making the team from the scratch.
They may exercise RTM options on Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada and Liam Livingstone. Super-strikers like Mitch Marsh and Marcus Stoinis may draw Punjab IPL Team’s interest.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan can open the batting for GT but still they can target wicket-keeper batsmen such as Phil Salt, Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow or KL Rahul.
The middle-order options will be explored and the best available options are Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer.
Among bowlers, we may see Gujarat IPL Team’s interest in Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel and Mitchell Starc.
Players Retained: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan,
7. Kolkata Knight Riders
The reigning champs, KKR may bid and buy back Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Phil Salt. In the middle order, they can bring Venkatesh Iyer back at the mega auction.
There will be KKR interest in fast bowlers like Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel and Mitchell Starc.
Lucknow Super Giants don’t have opener and are likely to go hard to acquire Jos Buttler. For the slow track at home Ekana Stadium, LSG may push for quality spin bowling options like Yuzvendra Chahal or someone like Sai Kishore.
Players Retained: Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan
9. Mumbai Indians
MI will eye lesser-priced alternative of Ishan Kishan at the top of the order. However, they can go after Jos Buttler as well.
Adam Zampa and Trent Boult will be among the other targets since Mumbai IPL Team would look to buy high-profile bowling options
Jos Buttler was a surprising release but they can go after him but only if he doesn’t go too high during bidding. They will need fast bowling as well as spin bowling options, and those will be the primary targets – the likes of Mitchell Starc, Jofra Archer, Trent Boult, Khaleel Ahmed, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Adam Zampa.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest cricket event of the year and rightly so, the buzz has begun for the next edition. Brimming with excitement, fans have started marking calendar for IPL 2025.
Since it started in 2008, the tournament has produced non-stop action, breaking all viewership records to become one of the most popular sports events across the globe.
This time around, fans have all the more reasons to enjoy and watch IPL live! With mega auction, the forthcoming edition promises to be bigger and better.
Before the thrill, drama and bonanza begins, we have put together all the goodies, info and updates for an unforgettable upcoming Indian Premier League season!
When will IPL 2025 start?
IPL 2025 Start Date has not been announced yet and the fans can’t wait! The tournament is likely to start in the last week of March 2025. The IPL start date announcement is likely in the month of January.
Will IPL 2025 have 12 teams?
No, the rumours of two additional teams for IPL 2025 are not true. A total of 10 teams will participate in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 edition.
IPL 2025 Schedule
IPL 2025 schedule has not been released as of now. It is likely to be announced in the month of January. Stay tuned for the latest IPL news updates and complete time table.
IPL Winner List
Since the inaugural 2008 edition, Indian Premier League has seen some unforgettable triumphs. Check out the complete list of past IPL winners here.
Year
Team
2008
Rajasthan Royals
2009
Deccan Chargers
2010
Chennai Super Kings
2011
Chennai Super Kings
2012
Kolkata Knight Riders
2013
Mumbai Indians
2014
Kolkata Knight Riders
2015
Mumbai Indians
2016
Sunrisers Hyderabad
2017
Mumbai Indians
2018
Chennai Super Kings
2019
Mumbai Indians
2020
Mumbai Indians
2021
Chennai Super Kings
2022
Gujarat Titans
2023
Chennai Super Kings
2024
Kolkata Knight Riders
Are you excited for the next IPL season? Who will be the winner of 2025 Indian Premier League?
Which is the most successful team in IPL history?
The Mumbai Indians are the most successful team of IPL, with a record of 142 wins and 5 coveted titles. Alongside their fierce rivals, the Chennai Super Kings, they’ve both clinched the IPL trophy 5 times, making them the most successful teams in the tournament’s history.
Who won the 2024 IPL trophy?
Kolkata Knight Riders are IPL 2024 Champions! They have won Indian Premier League trophy three times, in 2012, 2014 and 2024.
Orange Cap Winners
The Orange Cap is a coveted prize for the most prolific batsman in a IPL season, awarded to the batsman accumulating most runs. Check Orange Cap Winner List of 17 editions of the tournament so far.
Season
Player
Matches
Runs
2008
Shaun Marsh (KXIP)
11
616
2009
Matthew Hayden (CSK)
12
572
2010
Sachin Tendulkar (MI)
15
618
2011
Chris Gayle (RCB)
12
608
2012
Chris Gayle (RCB)
15
733
2013
Michael Hussey (CSK)
16
733
2014
Robin Uthappa (KKR)
16
660
2015
David Warner (SRH)
14
562
2016
Virat Kohli (RCB)
16
973
2017
David Warner (SRH)
14
641
2018
Kane Williamson (SRH)
17
735
2019
David Warner (SRH)
12
692
2020
KL Rahul (KXIP)
14
670
2021
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
16
635
2022
Jos Buttler (RR)
17
863
2023
Shubman Gill (GT)
17
890
2024
Virat Kohli (RCB)
15
741
Purple Cap Winners
The Purple Cap is a prestigious award of IPL, donned by the bowler who scalps most wickets in a season. Check out which bowlers have claimed Purple Cap each year since the inception of the league.
Virat Kohli is called King Kohli for a reason! RCB star truly lives up to his royal title as India’s biggest cricket superstar, reigning supreme in Indian Premier League as the leading run scorer. He boasts an astonishing 8,004 runs across 252 matches and has clinched the coveted Orange Cap multiple times.
Player
Matches
Runs
Virat Kohli
252
8004
Shikhar Dhawan
222
6769
Rohit Sharma
257
6628
David Warner
184
6565
Suresh Raina
205
5528
MS Dhoni
264
5243
AB de Villiers
184
5162
Chris Gayle
142
4965
Robin Uthappa
205
4952
Dinesh Karthik
257
4842
Most Sixes in IPL History
Chris Gayle is the king of sixes in Indian T20 League. Universe Boss leads the tally of Most IPL sixes with powerful 357 maximums! Following him are Indian legends Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni.
Player
Sixes
Chris Gayle
357
Rohit Sharma
280
Virat Kohli
272
MS Dhoni
252
AB de Villiers
251
David Warner
236
Kieron Pollard
223
Andre Russell
209
Sanju Samson
206
Suresh Raina
203
Highest Score in IPL by Batsman
Chris Gayle’s astonishing innings of 175 runs is highest score by a batsman in IPL! On 23 April 2013 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Universe Boss went berserk against Pune Warriors India and broke records for fun! His powerful hitting made fans go wild, and it’s one of the most exciting performances in T20 cricket history that fans will remember for a long time.
Player
Highest Score
Chris Gayle
175*
Brendon McCullum
158*
Quinton de Kock
140*
AB de Villiers
133*
KL Rahul
132*
Shubman Gill
129
Rishabh Pant
128*
Murali Vijay
127
David Warner
126
Jos Buttler
124
Fastest 50 in IPL
Yashasvi Jaiswal, touted the next big Indian cricket star, holds the quickest fifty ever in IPL history! On 11 May 2023, he played this gem of a knock to record fastest IPL fifty in just 13 balls.
Player
Balls Faced
Against
Venue
Match Date
Yashasvi Jaiswal
13
KKR
Eden Gardens
11 May 2023
KL Rahul
14
DC
IS Bindra Stadium
08 April 2018
Pat Cummins
14
MI
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
06 April 2022
Yusuf Pathan
15
SRH
Eden Gardens
24 May 2014
Sunil Narine
15
RCB
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
07 May 2017
Nicholas Pooran
15
RCB
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
10 April 2023
Jake Fraser-McGurk
15
SRH
Arun Jaitley Stadium
20 April 2024
Jake Fraser-McGurk
15
MI
Arun Jaitley Stadium
27 April 2024
Fastest 100 in IPL
Chris Gayle has hit a IPL hundred in just 30 balls! Yes, you heard it right! On April 23, 2013, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the “Universe Boss” scripted history with an innings for the ages. The most destructive batsman in the world, Chris Gayle was in the mood and kept hitting the ball as hard as he could!
Player
Balls Faced
Against
Venue
Match Date
Chris Gayle
30
PWI
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
23 April 2013
David Miller
38
RCB
IS Bindra Stadium
06 May 2013
Travis Head
41
RCB
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
15 April 2024
Will Jacks
41
GT
Narendra Modi Stadium
28 April 2024
Adam Gilchrist
42
MI
DY Patil Stadium
27 April 2008
David Warner
43
KKR
Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium
30 April 2017
AB de Villiers
43
GL
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
14 May 2016
Mayank Agarwal
45
RR
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
27 September 2020
Sanath Jayasuriya
45
CSK
Wankhede Stadium
14 May 2008
Chris Gayle
46
PBKS
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
06 May 2015
Chris Gayle
46
PBKS
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
06 May 2011
Most Wickets in IPL
Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket taker in IPL, standing tall with an impressive tally of 205 wickets in just 160 matches. What’s even more amazing is that he’s the only bowler in IPL history to have crossed the 200-wicket mark!
Player
Wickets
Matches
Yuzvendra Chahal
205
160
Piyush Chawla
192
192
Dwayne Bravo
183
161
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
181
176
Sunil Narine
180
177
Ravichandran Ashwin
180
212
Amit Mishra
174
162
Lasith Malinga
170
122
Jasprit Bumrah
165
133
Ravindra Jadeja
160
240
Best Bowling Figures in IPL
Alzarri Joseph’s fiery spell of 6 wickets for just 12 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019 IPL edition is one of the most spectacular bowling performances in IPL history. He literally ripped through the batting order, leaving SRH reeling in front of a sea of Orange Army.
Player
Bowling Figures
Against
Venue
Match Date
Alzarri Joseph (MI)
6/12
SRH
Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium
06 April 2019
Sohail Tanvir (RR)
6/14
CSK
Sawai Mansingh Stadium
04 May 2008
Adam Zampa (RPS)
6/19
SRH
ACA-VDCA Stadium
10 May 2016
Anil Kumble (RCB)
5/5
RR
Newlands
18 April 2009
Akash Madhwal (MI)
5/5
LSG
MA Chidambaram Stadium
24 May 2023
Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
5/10
KKR
DY Patil Stadium
09 May 2022
Mohit Sharma (GT)
5/10
MI
Narendra Modi Stadium
26 May 2023
Ishant Sharma (Deccan Chargers)
5/12
KTK
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
27 April 2011
Lasith Malinga (MI)
5/13
DC
Arun Jaitley Stadium
10 April 2011
Mark Wood (LSG)
5/14
DC
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
01 April 2023
Ankit Rajpoot (PBKS)
5/14
SRH
Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium
26 April 2018
Highest Total in IPL
Highest team score in IPL belongs to Sunrisers Hyderabad, who recorded a massive 287/3 against RCB on 15 April 2024. IPL 2024 edition recorded 8 out of 10 highest team totals in Indian premier league history.
Team
Score
Opposition
Ground
Match Date
SRH
287/3
v RCB
Bengaluru
15 April 2024
SRH
277/3
v MI
Hyderabad
27 March 2024
KKR
272/7
v DC
Visakhapatnam
3 April 2024
SRH
266/7
v DC
Delhi
20 April 2024
RCB
263/5
v Warriors
Bengaluru
23 April 2013
Punjab Kings
262/2
v KKR
Eden Gardens
26 April 2024
RCB
262/7
v SRH
Bengaluru
15 April 2024
KKR
261/6
v Punjab Kings
Eden Gardens
26 April 2024
DC
257/4
v MI
Delhi
27 April 2024
LSG
257/5
v Punjab Kings
Mohali
28 April 2023
Lowest Score in IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the unwanted record of the lowest team total in Indian Premier League history. RCB were bundled out for a miserly 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders on 23 April 2017. It is the only instance when a team has been bowled out for a sub-50 score in the tournament.
Team
Score
Opposition
Ground
Match Date
RCB
49
v KKR
Eden Gardens
23 April 2017
RR
58
v RCB
Cape Town
18 April 2009
RR
59
v RCB
Jaipur
14 May 2023
Daredevils
66
v MI
Delhi
6 May 2017
Daredevils
67
v Kings XI
Mohali
30 April 2017
KKR
67
v MI
Wankhede
16 May 2008
RCB
68
v SRH
Brabourne
23 April 2022
RCB
70
v CSK
Chennai
23 March 2019
RCB
70
v RR
Abu Dhabi
26 April 2014
Kings XI
73
v Supergiant
Pune
14 May 2017
IPL Team Owners
From Mukesh Ambani to Shah Rukh Khan, check team owner of all 10 teams – corporate conglomerates steering the ship and their businesses.
IPL Franchise
Owner
Owner’s Business
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
N. Srinivasan
Chennai Super Kings India Limited & India Cements Limited
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Parth Jindal
GMR Group & JSW Sports
Gujarat Titans (GT)
CVC Capital Partners
Equity and investment advisory firm
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta
Red Chillies Entertainment – Shah Rukh Khan Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta – Mehta Group
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Sanjiv Goenka
RPSG Group
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman and Karan Paul
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Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Manoj Badale
Royals Sports Group (Emerging Media Sporting Holdings Limited)
