The IPL 2025 auction, held on November 24 and 25, set the cricketing world abuzz with its intense bidding wars. Franchise owners left no stone unturned in their quest to secure the finest talents for the upcoming season. The highlight of the IPL Players auction was Rishabh Pant, who emerged as the top buy, sold to Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering ₹27.00 Crores. With such bold moves, teams showcased their strategic intent and excitement for the new season.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the star players, their roles, and the jaw-dropping amounts paid for their services. Let’s dive into the action!
Indications
✈ = Foreign Players
Top Buy
Rishabh Pant (27 cr) — LSG
Chennai Super Kings
| Players | Capped/Uncapped | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹9.75 Crores |
| Devon Convey ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹6.25 Crores |
| Rachin Ravindra ✈ | Capped | ₹1.50 Crores | ₹4.00 Crores |
| Rahul Tripathi | Capped | ₹75 L | ₹3.40 Crores |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
| Players | Capped/Uncapped | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| Rishabh Pant | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹27.00 Crores |
| David Miller ✈ | Capped | ₹1.50 Crores | ₹7.50 Crores |
| Mitchell Marsh ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹3.40 Crores |
| Aiden Markram ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹2.00 Crores |
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
| Players | Capped/Uncapped | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| Shreyas Iyer | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹26.75 Crores |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹18.00 Crores |
| Arshdeep Singh | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹18.00 Crores |
| Marcus Stoinis | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹11.00 Crores |
| Glenn Maxwell | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹4.20 Crores |
Gujarat Titans (GT)
| Players | Capped/Uncapped | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| Jos Buttler ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹15.75 Crores |
| Mohammad Siraj | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹12.25 Crores |
| Kagiso Rabada ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹10.75 Crores |
Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Players | Capped/Uncapped | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| KL Rahul | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹14.00 Crores |
| Mitchell Starc ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹11.75 Crores |
| Jake Fraser-Mcgurk ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹ 9.00 Crores |
| Harry Brook | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹ 6.25 Crores |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
| Players | Capped/Uncapped | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| Ishan Kishan | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹11.25 Crores |
| Mohammad Shami | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹10.00 Crores |
| Harshal Patel | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹8.00 Crores |
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
| Players | Capped/Uncapped | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| Phil Salt ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹11.50Crores |
| Jitesh Sharma | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹11.00 Crores |
| Liam Livingstone ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹8.75 Crores |
Kolkata Knight Riders
| Players | Capped/Uncapped | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹23.75 Crores |
| Quinton De Kock ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹3.60 Crores |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz ✈ | Capped | ₹2.00 Crores | ₹2.00 Crores |
The excitement for the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is building as the player retention lists are officially out. All 10 franchises finalized their lineups ahead of the mega auction, with 46 IPL players retained collectively. Here’s everything you need to know about the retentions, team strategies, and the upcoming auction. This is the list of IPL players that has been retained by different franchises.
Highlights of the IPL Players Retention Process
The retention window closed on October 31, 2024, marking the conclusion of a key pre-auction phase. With a total salary cap of INR 120 crore per franchise to assemble a squad of 25 players, each team was permitted to retain up to six players.
Retention Rules:
- A maximum of five capped internationals allowed.
- Up to two uncapped Indian players included.
- Teams strategically balanced experience and potential.
The franchises invested a whopping INR 558.5 crore in retaining their top talents.
Team-Wise Retentions and Core Players
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) Lead the Way
Both the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and the inaugural season champions Rajasthan Royals opted for full retentions, securing six players each. These teams have locked in their core, setting the stage for another strong season.
Teams Retaining Five Players
Five franchises retained five players each, focusing on a balanced approach:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Iconic skipper MS Dhoni continues to lead a strong lineup featuring Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shivam Dube.
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan headline their impressive core.
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi ensure stability.
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah remain vital.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Pat Cummins and Heinrich Klaasen bolster their mix of talent.
Lower Retention Numbers for Other Teams
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Retained four key players, including Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Secured three players, with Virat Kohli as the undisputed cornerstone.
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Retained only two players but head into the mega auction with the largest purse of INR 110.5 crore.
Complete Retention List
Chennai Super Kings:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni
Delhi Capitals:
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Tristan Stubbs
- Abhishek Porel
Gujarat Titans:
- Rashid Khan
- Shubman Gill
- Sai Sudharsan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Shahrukh Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Rinku Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Harshit Rana
- Ramandeep Singh
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Mayank Yadav
- Mohsin Khan
- Ayush Badoni
Mumbai Indians:
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Rohit Sharma
- Tilak Varma
Punjab Kings:
- Shashank Singh
- Prabhsimran Singh
Rajasthan Royals:
- Sanju Samson
- Yashaswi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Sandeep Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar
- Yash Dayal
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Pat Cummins
- Abhishek Sharma
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Travis Head
These are the list of IPL players who has been sold till now. Full list of IPL players with thier Franchises will be available after the Auction is over.
