Rajasthan Royals came so close to winning the Indian Premier League title in recent years with strong performances. RR would look to cross the line this time around. The first step begins at the Mega IPL 2025 Auction where they bolster their squad by filling crucial gaps. Here are the possible IPL Auction Rajasthan Royals’ strategy and targets for the upcoming 2025 IPL edition.

1. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler expressed the desire to play for RR again after being released. The love affair might continue as think tank might go after the wicket-keeper opening batsman again at the auction. After all, the Englishman brings immense value to the Rajasthan IPL team.

Jos Buttler IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	100s	Catches	Stumpings
107	3582	124	38.10	7	55	1

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2. Yuzvendra Chahal

Like Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal seems to have found a home at Rajasthan Royals. We might see him return to don Pink Jersey since the franchise doesn’t have a frontline spin bowling option and can bid hard for him.

Yuzvendra Chahal IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fer
160	205	5/40	22.44	1

3. Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc is an out-and-out fast bowler and a dream bowler for any T20 side. RR would look to acquire a premier and proven overseas bowler. Is there anybody better than Starc among those in the auction pool?

Mitchell Starc IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling	Bowling Average	5-Wicket Hauls
41	51	4/15	22.29	0

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4. Mohammad Shami 

Mohammad Shami would be on the radar of most teams, RR being one of those franchises. The Indian fast bowler may be returning from injury but is a proven wicket-taker and bowling spearhead. This addition would be a game-changer and invaluable for the RR setup.

Mohammad Shami IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fer
110	127	4/11	26.86	0

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5. Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa is one of the best white-ball spin bowlers going around. If not Yuzi Chahal, Rajasthan Royals can try to get the services of the Australian spin bowler for IPL 2025.

Adam Zampa IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling	Bowling Average	5-Wicket Hauls
20	29	6/19	19.24	1

If RR is able to acquire a couple of these or maybe more, RR fans will be jumping with joy. It would mean so much for the squad balance. Hope RR is able to build the dream team for the upcoming season. 

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RR IPL 2025 Auction Purse

RR has spent 79 crores out of 120 crore IPL salary cap this edition to retain six players. They are now left with 41 crores in auction purse for mega auction buys. 

Team	Retained Players	Purse Spent (INR)	Purse Available (INR)
CSK	5	65	55
DC	4	47	73
GT	5	51	69
KKR	6	69	51
LSG	5	51	69
MI	5	75	45
PBKS	2	9.5	110.5
RCB	3	37	83
RR	6	79	41
SRH	5	75	45

RR Retained Players ahead of Mega IPL 2025 Auction

RR has retained six players – Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma – spending a total of INR 79 crores from the auction purse. 

Player	Salary (INR)
Sanju Samson	18 Crore
Yashasvi Jaiswal	18 Crore
Riyan Parag	14 Crore
Dhruv Jurel	14 Crore
Shimron Hetmyer	11 Crore
Sandeep Sharma	4 Crore

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