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Kolkata Knight Riders secured the second title last season with one of the best-assembled squads. All eyes are on the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, slated to take place on 24 November 2024. From the reigning champions KKR’s point of view, half of the job is done with six retentions for IPL 2025 but still, there is a lot to do. The defending champs would look to gather resources and strike the winning balance once again. Here’s what IPL Auction Kolkata Knight Riders’ strategy and targets could be for the Kolkata IPL Team.

1. Venkatesh Iyer

Letting go of Venkatesh Iyer would be difficult for the franchise after the top-order batter had a bumper season to help KKR win the title. The Knights fighting hard for Venkatesh Iyer at the auction table is very much on the cards.

Venkatesh Iyer IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	Centuries
51	1326	104	31.57	1

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2. Phil Salt

Phil Salt is another player KKR would have loved to keep but couldn’t with the limit on retentions. The England wicket-keeper batsman has been in red-hot form and Kolkata Knight Riders can go all-out to secure his services once again.

Phil Salt Stats in IPL

Matches	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	100s	Catches	Stumpings
21	653	89*	34.36	0	17	0

3. Mohammed Shami

Mohammad Shami is back in the auction pool and Kolkata may try to acquire the local boy this time. They are looking for someone who can spearhead a bowling attack and there is no better Indian pacer than a proven wicket-taker like Shami. 

Mohammad Shami IPL Stats

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

4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Angkrish Raghuvanshi took the cricket world by storm with his aggressive style of batting in the last edition of the Indian Premier League.  The fearless middle-order batsman can head back to the Kolkata IPL franchise for sure.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	Centuries
10	163	54	23.28	0

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5. Ishan Kishan

This looks like an out-of-the-box and hefty pick since KKR doesn’t have as much to build the squad with. However, Ishan Kishan being an explosive batsman at the top of the batting order and reliable wicketkeeper fits the bill for Kolkata-based side.

Ishan Kishan IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	Strike Rate	100s	Catches	Stumpings
105	2644	99	28.43	135.86	0	51	5

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KKR IPL 2025 Auction Purse

KKR has spent 69 crores out of 120 crore IPL salary cap this edition for six player retentions. They are now left with 51 crores auction purse to make purchases at mega auction. 

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

KKR Players Retained ahead of IPL 2025 Auction

KKR has retained six players –Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, and Ramandeep Singh – spending a total of INR 69 crores. 

Player	Salary (INR)
Rinku Singh	13 Crore
Varun Chakaravarthy	12 Crore
Sunil Narine	12 Crore
Andre Russell	12 Crore
Harshit Rana	4 Crore
Ramandeep  Singh	4 Crore

What do you make of our five targets for KKR at the 2025 IPL Mega Auction? Stay tuned for more updates.

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In the buildup to the IPL Auction on 24 November 2024, we are looking at what could be IPL Auction Royal Challengers Bengaluru strategy and top targets to build IPL 2025 squad. 

1. Will Jacks

Will Jacks was one of the standout performers for Bengaluru IPL Team in the last season. The aggressive top-order batsman, who is also a handy bowler, will be on the radar of RCB. Don’t be surprised if Royal Challengers Bengaluru repurchases him with an RTM.

Will Jacks IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	100s	Wickets
8	230	100*	32.85	1	2

2. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler to partner Virat Kohli at the top of the batting order! How does it sound, RCB fans? The England wicket-keeper batsman solves several key questions for the franchise. First, he gives stability at the top of the order. If not Virat Kohli, he can lead the side. Third, he is an apt replacement for the retired Dinesh Karthik behind the wickets. 

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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3. Yuzvendra Chahal

Since RCB let go of Yuzi Chahal, they have missed him dearly. They would want to make amends and get Yuzvendra Chahal back in red and gold in this Mega IPL 2025 Auction. He is RCB’s leading wicket-taker and one of the very few bowlers who is able to make an impact at M Chinnaswamy Stadium which is known as the graveyard for bowlers. 

Yuzvendra Chahal IPL Stats

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

4. KL Rahul

If reports are to be believed, RCB are going to bid and get back their local boy KLR. And, why not? The opening batsman who can keep wickets and also a leader, KL Rahul ticks all the boxes. After LSG’s fiasco and release, KL has expressed that he is looking for an environment where he feels free. And what would be better than homely Namma Bengaluru?

KL Rahul IPL Stats

Matches	Span	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	SR	100s	Catches	Stumpings
132	2013-2024	4683	132*	45.46	134.61	4	78	7

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5. Jonny Bairstow

This may look like an out-of-the-box pick. In case RCB is unable to secure the services of either Jos Buttler or KL Rahul, they can go for someone like Jonny Bairstow. We have seen how ultra-aggressive the England wicket-keeper batsman can be and the home ground conditions will suit him quite well!

Jonny Bairstow IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	100s	Catches	Stumpings
50	1589	114	34.54	2	28	4

RCB IPL 2025 Auction Purse

RCB have spent 37 crores out of 120 crore IPL salary cap this edition. They are now left with 83 crores auction purse. 

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

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RCB Players Retained ahead of Mega IPL 2025 Auction

RCB has retained three players – Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal – spending INR 37 crores. 

Player	Salary (INR)
Virat Kohli	21 Crore
Rajat Patidar	11 Crore
Yash Dayal	5 Crore

How do you feel about our RCB targets for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League? Stay tuned for more!

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The IPL Mega Auction looms closer and fans are speculating all the possible targets of the Mumbai Indians (MI) for IPL 2025. Mumbai have retained their core players but still, there is a lot to do on auction day to plug key gaps and bolster their roster. Here’s IPL Auction Mumbai Indians strategy and top 5 targets.

1. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler is the explosive wicketkeeper-opener everyone will be after on 23 November 2024. After the release of Ishan Kishan, Jos Buttler’s inclusion would address two critical needs for MI—a quality wicketkeeper and a dynamic opening batter. One of the best T20 players in the world and his proven track record in IPL makes him ideal for MI acquisition.

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. Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis, a power-packed all-rounder, is a value proposition for most teams at the mega auction. The big Australian brings immense value as an enforcer in the middle order and offers an option of 2-3 overs with the ball.

Marcus Stoinis IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Bat Avg	100s	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowl Avg	5-fer
96	1866	124*	28.27	1	43	4/15	29.62	0

3. Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga remains one of the most sought-after players in T20 leagues worldwide. The Sri Lankan spinner will be on Mumbai Indians’ radar since they are looking for a quality spinner with a knack for taking wickets. Moreover, the ability to bat lower down the order makes Hasaranga a tempting prospect.

Wanindu Hasaranga IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fer
26	35	5/18	21.37	1

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4. Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal started his IPL journey from Mumbai and we might see his return to the franchise in IPL 2025. One of India’s most successful spinners in T20 cricket, Chahal’s addition could give much-needed cushion to Jasprit Bumrah who is the go-to bowler.

Yuzvendra Chahal IPL Stats

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

5. Marco Jansen

Mumbai Indians could look to bring back red-hot Marco Jansen who is now an established all-rounder. The left-arm quick started his IPL journey with the franchise. Jansen could be the perfect fit for MI’s bowling unit. At Wankhede, where conditions often favor swing bowlers in the initial overs, Jansen’s addition will be quite valuable.

Marco Jansen IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fer
21	20	3/25	35.75	0

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Mumbai Indians Auction Purse

MI have spent 75 crores out of 120 crore IPL salary cap this edition. They are now left with 45 crores to spend at the Mega Auction.

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

MI Players Retained ahead of Mega IPL 2025 Auction

Player	Salary (INR)
Jasprit Bumrah	18 Crore
Suryakumar Yadav	16.35 Crore
Hardik Pandya	16.35 Crore
Rohit Sharma	16.30 Crore
Tilak Varma	8 Crore

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As the much-anticipated IPL auction approaches, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans can’t stop speculating on the team’s potential signings for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. CSK, the most successful IPL team, is known to back players and astute auction strategies. Let’s look at the possible IPL Auction Chennai Super Kings strategy and targets.

1. Devon Conway

Devon Conway is a proven player for a franchise. The New Zealander gives Chennai Super Kings a lot of stability at the top of the batting order. His incredible and consistent performances in IPL 2023 showcased what he brings to the table. With MS Dhoni’s retirement on the horizon, Conway’s dual role as an opener and wicketkeeper makes him an ideal candidate Chennai IPL Team. Moreover, they have an RTM card up their sleeve and can use it on Conway.

Devon Conway IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	100s	Catches	Stumpings
23	924	92*	48.63	0	8	0

2. Tushar Deshpande

Tushar Deshpande was one of the standout bowlers for CSK in the last couple of seasons. Since the franchise is known to back their players, CSK may go hard after him on the auction day.  If not Devon Conway, Right to Match (RTM) card could potentially be used for Deshpande’s return.

Tushar Deshpande IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fers
36	21	42	4/27	29.59	0

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3. Rishabh Pant

There is a lot of buzz around Rishabh Pant’s possible move to Chennai Super Kings squad for IPL 2025. Sure, it is a possibility going by the franchise’s hefty spending on players in the last few seasons.

Rishabh Pant IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	Strike Rate	100s	Catches	Stumpings
111	3284	128*	35.31	148.93	1	75	23

4. Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is a game-changer with the ball. CSK’s death bowling specialist in Matheesha Pathirana is already locked. Now they’ll be targeting a proven wicket-taker who can provide them with breakthroughs at the start of the innings and in middle overs.

Kagiso Rabada IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowl Avg	5-fer
80	117	4/21	21.96	0

5. Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin is a former CSK player who might interest the think tank once again.  If there is any franchise that can use Ashwin’s experience and tactical acumen the best, it is Chennai Super Kings. Don’t rule out the possibility of the return of the local boy!

Ravichandran Ashwin IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fers
212	180	4/34	29.82	0

The aforementioned five players — Kagiso Rabada, Tushar Deshpande, Devon Conway, Rishabh Pant, and Ravichandran Ashwin — bring immense value to the CSK setup and can be a part of Chennai Super Kings’ plan. Let’s see if any of these predictions come true on 23 November 2024.

Chennai Super Kings Auction Purse

CSK have spent 65 crores out of 120 crore IPL salary cap for this edition. They are now left with 55 crores to spend at the Mega Auction.

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

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CSK Players Retained ahead of IPL Auction

Player	Salary (INR)
Ruturaj Gaikwad	18 Crore
Matheesha Pathirana	13 Crore
Shivam Dube	12 Crore
Ravindra Jadeja	18 Crore
MS Dhoni	4 Crore

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IPL Mega Auction 2025 is just over a week away, and the cricket world is already buzzing and curious about how the teams would stack up. Players all around the globe have registered their names to be a part of the marquee Indian Premier League.

However, some names have surprisingly not made it to the list. We have come up with five such names who haven’t made it to the registered players list. So, without any further ado, let us get going with the list of 5 players who will skip IPL 2025 Auction.

1. Ben Stokes (England)

The English Test skipper is all set to miss IPL Mega Auction 2025. The all-rounder hasn’t registered his name in the auctions for the second year in a row. Stokes last featured for 5-times champion Chennai Super Kings in 2023 but wasn’t a regular member of the playing 11. Stokes has given preference to national commitments and wants to focus on Test cricket for next year’s Ashes series. In the last few seasons, Stokes hasn’t been actively featuring in T20 cricket and only played 11 matches across the 2020, 2021, and 2023 seasons of IPL.

2. Jofra Archer (England)

Another Englishman who has pulled out of IPL 2025 is right-arm pacer Jofra Archer. Archer’s omission comes as a huge surprise for cricket fanatics all over the globe. Archer has been in and out of IPL due to injuries in the past. However, he has finally regained full fitness after a long interval but will remain away from the league yet again. Archer’s last IPL stint lasted for only 4 games in the 2023 season for the Mumbai Indians before he flew back home due to a recurring elbow injury. The searing pace of Jofra Archer will be missed yet again in IPL.

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3. Cameron Green (Australia)

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green made shockwaves after getting traded from the Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru last season for a record Rs 17.5 crore. He had an average season scoring 255 runs and scalping 10 wickets, but the all-rounder won’t be featuring in this edition. Green recently underwent a lower spine surgery, which has ruled him out of action for the next six months. The all-rounder won’t be featuring in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy at home.

4. Dinesh Karthik (India)

Indian veteran and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s designated finisher, Dinesh Karthik, will be missing this edition of IPL. The wicket-keeper batter hanged his boots after completing last season and has bid adieu to International cricket as well. Karthik has been a part of the league since its inception, i.e., and his decorated career spanned over 17 years. The wicket-keeper batter has finished his IPL career with 4842 runs from 50 matches, which included 22 fifties at an average of 26.32 and striking at 135.36. His last three seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru gave him the ’Finisher’ tag, and Karthik will now be donning the role of Batting Consultant of Royal Challenger Bengaluru in the upcoming season.

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5. Shikhar Dhawan (India)

Just like Dinesh Karthik, Shikhar Dhawan also bid adieu to International and IPL cricket last year. The prolific left-hander has hung up his boots as the second-highest run-getter of the IPL with 6769 runs from 221 innings, just behind Virat Kohli’s ‘Virat’ tally of 8004 runs from 244 innings. Dhawan was the captain of Punjab Kings in 2024 but could only feature in 5 games and accumulated 152 runs with only a fifty in his name. Dhawan was sidelined due to injury for most of the season and couldn’t do much for his side. Now, after hanging his boots, it would be interesting to see if the left-hander returns to the tournament in the upcoming season in some capacity.

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The upcoming mega IPL auction promises to be an event that will be remembered for years. The last mega auction in the IPL, held in 2022, marked significant changes for many franchises. For instance, it disrupted the Mumbai Indians’ core as Hardik Pandya departed for Gujarat Titans. Mega auctions always reshape the league, leaving teams with entirely new compositions. Some squads emerge weaker, while others transform into dominant forces. One thing is certain—teams never remain the same after these auctions.

Ahead of the auction, every team has devised a plan tailored to their needs. Some teams have exercised their retention rights to the maximum, while others, to some extent, opted for a clean slate. But the question remains: what are the rules around retention, and how many players has each team retained?

Rules Around Retentions Ahead of the IPL Auction

The retention rules for the mega IPL auction are relatively straightforward. Teams can retain a maximum of five capped players (Indian or overseas) and two uncapped players from their previous roster, making a total of up to seven retained players. Additionally, teams can use Right to Match (RTM) cards to retain players during the auction. For example, if the Delhi Capitals release Rishabh Pant, they can still retain him using an RTM card.

What Are RTM Cards?

RTM cards allow teams to match the highest bid for a player they previously released, effectively retaining that player. Each team has a maximum of six total retentions—direct retentions and RTM cards combined. For instance, if a team directly retains three players, it has three RTM cards left to use during the auction. However, the BCCI has introduced a new rule for RTM cards ahead of the IPL Auction 2025. According to this rule, when a team uses an RTM card to match the highest bid, the bidder is allowed one chance to increase their bid before the player is awarded to the original team using the RTM. This new mechanism adds another layer of strategy to the auction, ensuring a competitive bidding process.

What is the cost of retaining players?

Retaining players also comes with a significant cost. Each team must disclose the bracket in which they are placing the retained players. Capped players can be retained across five retention categories, depending on the agreement between the team and the player. Here’s a breakdown of the cost of retaining players.

Retention Order	Cost
1st Retention (Capped)	INR 18 Crore
2nd Retention (Capped)	INR 14 Crore
3rd Retention (Capped)	INR 11 Crore
4th Retention (Capped)	INR 18 Crore
5th Retention (Capped)	INR 14 Crore
Uncapped Player Retention	INR 4 Crore

What is each team’s strategy ahead of IPL Auction?

The five-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, retained MS Dhoni under the uncapped player category. According to the rules, any player who has not played international cricket in the last five years qualifies as uncapped. The franchise also retained the core of their team, including Matheesha Pathirana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shivam Dube, ensuring stability and continuity.

The biggest shock from the retention announcements came from the Delhi Capitals. The franchise, for reasons unknown, chose not to retain superstar wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. The Indian international will now enter the auction, but DC has the option to use the RTM card to re-sign him. However, this could come at a higher cost than retaining him directly. Instead, DC opted to retain Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Abishek Porel.

Additionally, Royal Challengers Bangalore retained Virat Kohli for INR 21 crore, while Lucknow Super Giants chose to release their captain, KL Rahul. Similarly, KKR opted not to retain their title-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, who will now enter the auction pool.

Here, we break down each team’s strategy for the upcoming IPL auction.

Teams	Retained Players	Remaining Purse
CSK	Ruturaj Gaikwad (Rs18 cr), Matheesha Pathirana ( Rs 13 cr), Shivam Dube ( Rs 12 cr), Ravindra Jadeja ( Rs 18 cr), MS Dhoni ( Rs 4 cr)	INR 55 Crore
DC	Axar Patel ( Rs 16.50 cr), Kuldeep Yadav ( Rs 13.25 cr), Tristan Stubbs ( Rs 10 cr), Abishek Porel ( Rs 4 cr)	INR 73 Crore
GT	Rashid Khan ( Rs 18 cr), Shubman Gill ( Rs 16.50 cr), Sai Sudharsan ( Rs 8.50 cr), Rahul Tewatia ( Rs 4 cr), Shahrukh Khan ( Rs 4 cr)	INR 69 Crore
KKR	Rinku Singh ( ₹13 crore), Varun Chakaravarthy ( ₹12 crore), Sunil Narine ( ₹12 crore), Andre Russell ( ₹12 crore), Harshit Rana ( ₹4 crore), Ramandeep Singh ( ₹4 crore).	INR 51 Crore
LSG	Nicholas Pooran ( Rs 21 cr), Ravi Bishnoi ( Rs 11 cr) Mayank Yadav ( Rs 11 cr), Mohsin Khan ( Rs 4 cr), Ayush Badoni ( Rs 4 cr)	INR 69 Crore
MI	Jasprit Bumrah (Rs18 cr), Suryakumar Yadav ( Rs 16.35 cr), Hardik Pandya ( Rs 16.35 cr), Rohit Sharma ( Rs 16.30 cr), Tilak Varma ( Rs 8 cr)	INR 45 Crore
PBKS	Shashank Singh ( Rs 5.5 cr), Prabhsimran Singh ( Rs 4 cr)	INR 110.5 Crore
RCB	Virat Kohli ( Rs 21 cr), Rajat Patidar ( Rs 11 cr), Yash Dayal (Rs 5 cr)	INR 83 Crore
RR	Sanju Samson ( Rs 18 cr), Yashasvi Jaiswal ( Rs 18 cr), Riyan Parag ( Rs 14 cr), Dhruv Jurel ( Rs 14 cr), Shimron Hetmyer ( Rs 11 cr), Sandeep Sharma ( Rs 4 cr),	INR 41 Crore
SRH	Heinrich Klaasen ( Rs 23 cr), Pat Cummins ( Rs 18 cr), Abhishek Sharma ( Rs 14 cr), Travis Head ( Rs 14 cr), Nitish Kumar Reddy ( Rs 6 cr)	INR 45 Crore

Now, let’s take a look at how many RTM cards each team has ahead of the IPL Auction.

Teams	RTM Option
CSK	1 (either Capped or Uncapped)
DC	2 (2 Capped or 1 Uncapped and 1 Capped )
GT	1 (Capped)
KKR	None
LSG	1 (Capped)
MI	1 (Uncapped)
PBKS	4 (All Capped)
RCB	3 (1 Capped | 2 Uncapped)
RR	None
SRH	1 (Uncapped)

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With IPL 2025 Auction around the corner, franchise teams are working on strategies to build the best squad for IPL 2025 and beyond. The teams are expected to focus on retaining key players through the RTM (Right to Match) option.  

We have listed down ten players likely to be bought back by their respective teams.

1. Devon Conway – Chennai Super Kings

There are plenty of reasons CSK is expected to use RTM on Conway. Devon Conway offers them stability at the top of the order alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Also, the New Zealander gives a wicket-keeping option and CSK might think of him as a backup for MS Dhoni.

2. Will Jacks – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB will be keen on Will Jacks since they need someone attacking and aggressive at the top of batting order. Since he has proven what he can bring to the table in the last edition, we can see Royal Challengers try to repurchase him with RTM.

3. Marcus Stoinis – Lucknow Super Giants

Marcus Stoinis’ all-round capabilities make him a hot commodity at the auction and LSG will not let go of him so easil. The power-hitting batter who can anywhere in the batting order and a useful seam bowling option makes Stoinis a must-have in the T20 format.

4. Mukesh Kumar – Delhi Capitals

Mukesh Kumar’s prowess in the last couple of seasons has been impressive. Skill with the new-ball and old has increased his stocks for the upcoming auction. Delhi IPL Team can see Mukesh as a long-term asset and try get him back with RTM.

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5. Khaleel Ahmed – Delhi Capitals

Khaleel Ahmed has plenty of experience and is a rare left-arm Indian fast bowler who makes the life of batmen difficult. The knack of taking wickets and vast experience adds value to the team and retaining him via RTM would provide DC with a reliable pace option.

6. Abdul Samad – Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad have nurtured Abdul Samad over the years as a long-term investment. They can get the big-hitter back for the finishing ability and prowess he has shown in the last edition of the Indian Premier League.

7. Tushar Deshpande – Chennai Super Kings

Tushar Deshpande was among the leading wicket-takers for Chennai Super Kings in the last couple of seasons. He stepped up when CSK needed him to and now Chennai IPL team can show faith in him using RTM.

8. Nehal Wadhera – Mumbai Indians

The young Nehal Wadhera has put on some strong performances in the last couple of seasons. Now that Mumbai Indians have only uncapped RTM card available, MI buying back Nehal is a possibility.

9. Naman Dhir – Mumbai Indians

Another uncapped player in the ranks of MI, Naman Dhir has shown flashes of brilliance in the limited opportunities. Mumbai IPL team can once again show faith in the player and buy him back at Mega IPL 2025 Auction.

10.  Swapnil Singh – Royal Challengers Bangalore

Swapnil Singh grabbed the opportunity with both hands in the last IPL edition and became a go-to bowler for the franchise. The left-arm spin and capability with the bat make him a candidate for RCB to exercise the RTM card on Swapnil.

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Which Players are eligible for RTM?

Team	Retained Players	Purse Remaining	RTM Eligible Players	Players eligible for RTM
Mumbai Indians	5	₹55 Cr	1 uncapped player	Harvik Desai, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Anshul Kamboj, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma, Piyush Chawla
Chennai Super Kings	5	₹55 Cr	1 player	Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly
Royal Challengers Bangalore	3	₹83 Cr	3 players	Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Suyash S Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Saurav Chauhan, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Cameron Green, Swapnil Singh
Delhi Capitals	4	₹73 Cr	3 players	Anrich Nortje, David Warner, Ishant Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull, Harry Brook, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara, Jake Fraser-McGurk
Kolkata Knight Riders	6	₹51 Cr	–	No RTM available
Lucknow Super Giants	5	₹69 Cr	3 player	KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Quinton de Kock, Ashton Turner, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Prerak Mankad, Yudhvir Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, David Willey, Shivam Mavi, Shamar Joseph, Matt Henry
Sunrisers Hyderabad	5	₹45 Cr	1 uncapped player	Abdul Samad, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Singh Yadav
Gujarat Titans	5	₹69 Cr	1 player	BR Sharath, Abhinav Manohar, Sandeep Warrier, Gurnoor Brar, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi
Punjab Kings	2	₹110.5 Cr	4 players	Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Bhatia, Rilee Rossouw, Chris Woakes, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Tanay Thyagarajan, Atharva Taide
Rajasthan Royals	6	₹41 Cr	–	No RTM available

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will set the tone for the next five years. Looking back, moments like the IPL Mega Auctions were crucial for teams like Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in sowing the seeds of their dynasties. The auction not only reshapes team rosters but also significantly impacts each franchise’s success in the upcoming seasons. Teams with larger budgets, or “purses,” have more flexibility in recruiting high-caliber players, allowing them to make strategic moves that could define their performance in the years to come.

However, just like salaried individuals, IPL 2025 teams must work within a fixed budget, with each team starting with INR 120 crores if they have no retained players. A limited budget means teams will need to strategize carefully when bidding for players, considering the right combination while factoring in the players they’ve already retained.

2025 IPL Mega Auction: How the budget works?

Before discussing each team’s purse for the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, it’s important to understand why some teams have a larger purse, while others must work with a smaller budget.

For those unfamiliar with IPL auction rules, it might seem like there’s a disparity or bias in how the budgets are set, but that’s not the case.

The IPL governing council has provided each team with a base budget of INR 120 crores heading into the auction. This budget is for the entire roster and represents the maximum amount only if a team enters the auction with a clean slate, meaning no retained players. If a team retains a player—say, for INR 10 crores—that amount is deducted from their budget, leaving them with INR 110 crores (120 – 10). This is why there’s a variation in the remaining budgets for teams heading into the auction.

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Players retained by every team ahead of 2025 IPL Mega Auction

Every team had some high-profile players on their roster, whom they had the right to retain. While teams did retain players, this came at a cost. As mentioned earlier, the cost of retaining players, which includes their salaries, is deducted from their total budget of INR 120 crores. Below is the list of players retained by each team ahead of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction.

Chennai Super Kings Retained Players

• MS Dhoni
• Matheesha Pathirana (foreign player)
• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Shivam Dube

Delhi Capitals Retained Players

• Axar Patel
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Tristan Stubbs (foreign player)
• Abishek Porel

Gujarat Titans Retained Players

• Rashid Khan (foreign player)
• Shubman Gill
• B Sai Sudharsan
• Rahul Tewatia
• Shahrukh Khan

Kolkata Knight Riders Retained Players

• Sunil Narine (foreign player)
• Rinku Singh
• Varun Chakravarthy
• Andre Russell (foreign player)
• Ramandeep Singh
• Harshit Rana

Lucknow Super Giants Retained Players

• Nicholas Pooran (foreign player)
• Mayank Yadav
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Mohsin Khan
• Ayush Badoni

Mumbai Indians Retained Players

• Rohit Sharma
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Tilak Varma
• Hardik Pandya
• Jasprit Bumrah

Punjab Kings Retained Players

• Prabhsimran Singh
• Shashank Singh

Royal Challengers Bangalore Retained Players

• Virat Kohli
• Rajat Patidar
• Yash Dayal

Rajasthan Royals Retained Players

• Sanju Samson
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Riyan Parag
• Sandeep Sharma
• Shimron Hetmyer (foreign player)
• Dhruv Jurel

Sunrisers Hyderabad Retained Players

• Heinrich Klaasen (foreign player)
• Pat Cummins (foreign player)
• Abhishek Sharma
• Travis Head (foreign player)
• Nitish Kumar Reddy

Remaining budget of every team ahead of 2025 IPL Mega Auction

As mentioned earlier, the cost of retaining players reduces the total available budget by that same amount. Rajasthan Royals have the smallest budget available, as they retained players such as Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel, all of whom are part of India’s team setup in various formats.

Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have the largest purse available, having retained only two players, Shahrukh Khan and Prabhsimran Singh. It’s worth highlighting that PBKS are the only team with a remaining budget of over INR 100 crores. They can certainly make a strong impact on the proceedings at the 2025 IPL Auction.

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad are the two other teams, besides Rajasthan Royals, with a budget of less than INR 50 crores.

Franchise	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

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The IPL Auction 2025 will be a one-of-a-kind event. Whatever unfolds over the two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, one thing is certain: it will have a major impact on the teams’ immediate future and on the players’ lives. Teams must be nearly flawless in managing their budgets for player services, while players will be glued to their screens, hoping at least one team shows interest in their skills.

Indian players will undoubtedly be in high demand due to IPL’s playing conditions. For those unfamiliar, each IPL team must field at least seven Indian players in their playing XI, with a maximum of four foreign players per match. Speaking of foreign players, a new condition has been introduced by the IPL governing council. According to this rule, there’s now a salary cap on foreign player fees in the 2025 auction. But why?

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IPL Auction 2025: Why there is a Salary Cap on Foreign Player Fee this year?

With the IPL Auction 2025 comes a new cap on foreign player fees, aimed at preventing overseas players from securing excessive contracts due to team desperation, especially in mini-auctions. For example, before IPL 2024, a mini-auction in December 2023 saw Mitchell Starc command a record-breaking INR 24.75 crores, as Kolkata Knight Riders went all-in for his services, making him the most expensive signing in IPL history. Similarly, Pat Cummins was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 20.75 crores, marking the second-highest bid.

How the Salary Cap on foreign players work?

This new salary cap intends to prevent foreign players from taking advantage of franchises’ high demand for players. Starting in 2026, foreign player salaries will be capped at the highest retention or auction price paid to Indian players. This means foreign players can earn up to, but not more than, the top-paid Indian player for a season. This cap aims to balance player salaries, prevent inflated bids for international talent, and ensure fair distribution between local and foreign players.

Additionally, if a foreign player’s final bid exceeds the cap, the franchise will pay the difference to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which will use these funds for player welfare. This policy reflects IPL’s effort to maintain competitive balance and sustainably manage its expanding player market.

When Will IPL Auction 2025 take place?

The Mega IPL 2025 Auction will be held over two days: November 24 and November 25.

Where will the IPL 2025 Auction be held?

The IPL 2025 Auction will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

How many players have registered for the IPL 2025 Auction?

This is a major event, with players from numerous countries registering. Specifically, 1,574 players have entered their names into the IPL 2025 auction pool, hoping to secure a life-changing contract.

How to watch live streaming of the IPL 2025 Auction?

The live streaming of the IPL 2025 Auction will be available on the JioCinema Mobile App. It can also be accessed on the JioCinema website.

How to watch the live broadcast of the IPL 2025 Auction on TV?

The live broadcast of the IPL 2025 Auction will be available on the Star Sports TV Network.

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IPL 2025 Mega Auction is around the corner, and franchises are eyeing some of the hottest names in international cricket. Whether it’s fast bowlers, utility all-rounders or explosive batters, the auction promises an intense bidding for the most celebrated overseas stars for IPL 2025. Let’s take a look at foreign players likely to ignite bidding wars and become highest paid player at IPL Auction.

#1 Mitchell Starc

The most expensive player in IPL history last season will be in contention to be the highest paid player in IPL 2025 Auction. Left-arm angle and ability to take wickets at all junctures of the match make him such a hot acquisition.

Mitchell Starc Stats in IPL

Matches	Span	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowl Avg	5-fer
41	2014-2024	51	4/15	22.29	0

#2 Sam Curran

Sam Curran will be on the radar of several IPL franchises for his immense value with both bat and ball. He has always been one of the top buys at IPL auctions and that won’t change this time also.

Sam Curran Stats in IPL

Matches	Span	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	100s	Wkt	Best Figures	Bowl Avg	5-fe
59	2019-2024	883	63*	25.22	0	58	4/11	32.75	0

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#3 Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer may not be at his prime at the moment but he can garner a lot of interest for the quality bowler he is. In the recent T20Is, Jofra has proved that he has regained fitness and is ready to up the ante.

Jofra Archer Stats in IPL

Matches	Span	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowl Avg	5-fer
40	2018-2023	48	3/15	24.39	0

# 4 Cameron Green

Cameron Green is touted as the next superstar of Australian cricket. Maybe for that reason, he had a high pay cheuqe in the last two editions of Indian Premier League, earning a whopping INR 17.50 crore in a single season. For the skillset and potential, he can be one of the most expensive players on 23 November.

Cameron Green Stats in IPL

Matches	Span	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	100s	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowl Avg	5-fer
29	2023-2024	707	100*	41.58	1	16	2/12	41.50	0

#5 Kagiso Rabada

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada often goes under the radar when we discuss top bowlers. The stats don’t lie though – 117 wickets in 80 IPL matches suggest the incredible knack for picking wickets. Exceptional skill with the new ball and at the death makes KG a hot pick!

Kagiso Rabada Stats in IPL

Matches	Span	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowl Avg	5-fer
80	2017-2024	117	4/21	21.96	0

#6 Jos Buttler

Jos Butter is one of the most prolific overseas batsmen in the history of IPL. The England international is a dream T20 opening batsman who keeps wickets and also gives a leadership option. Sure, he will find plenty of bidders!

Jos Buttler Stats in IPL

Matches	Span	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	100s	Catches	Stumpings
107	2016-2024	3582	124	38.10	7	55	1

# 7 Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis is a power-hitter who can bat at all positions. Besides the ability to bat in the middle order as an enforcer, his useful bowling gives another option for the better balance of the side. All these traits make him one of the highly desirable players at the auction.

Marcus Stoinis Stats in IPL

Matches	Span	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	100s	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowl Avg	5-fer
96	2016-2024	1866	124*	28.27	1	43	4/15	29.62	0

#8 Phil Salt

Phil Salt made a huge statement in the last IPL edition, scoring 435 runs at a strike rate of 182.01 for Kolkata Knight Riders. Plus, he has good International form to back it up. Teams looking for a top-order powerhouse can go hard to get his services for the 2025 edition of Indian Premier League.

Phil Salt Stats in IPL

Matches	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	100s	Catches	Stumpings
21	653	89*	34.36	0	17	0

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#9 Jake Fraser-McGurk

The batting of Jake Fraser-McGurk was one the highlights of the last IPL season, 330 runs in 9 matches at a staggering strike rate of 234.04 caught everyone’s attention. The kind of approach he brings to the table, JFM is likely to draw immense from franchises looking to acquire young talent.

Jake Fraser McGurk Stats in IPL

Matches	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	SR	100s
9	330	84	36.66	234	0

#10 Gerald Coetzee

Gerald Coetzee is an out-an-out fast bowler and more than capable lower order batter. The wicket-taker may not be as desirable overseas fast bowler as Mitchell Starc, Kagiso Rabada, or Trent Boult but still a versatile pick to watch out for in the upcoming auction.

Gerald Coetzee Stats in IPL

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowl Avg
10	13	4/34	26.23

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