IPL 2025 Retentions: Full list of retained players and their IPL salary

The stage is set for a high-profile mega auction in the end of November after all the 10 IPL franchisees released the list of their retained players on Thursday (October 31).   Check India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 1 Live score and match updates here 

 

Dramatic IPL Retention Shifts: Rishabh Pant Released, Heinrich Klaasen Outshines Kohli in Stunning Turn

  In a move that has sent shockwaves through the IPL universe, Delhi Capitals have officially released their flamboyant keeper-batter, Rishabh Pant, bringing his nine-year stint with the franchise to a dramatic close. Meanwhile, South Africa’s hard-hitting Heinrich Klaasen has emerged as the highest-paid retention, commanding a stunning Rs 23 crore, surpassing even the iconic Virat Kohli, who was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 21 crore.

 

 

Adding to the unexpected twists, Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, re-enters the auction pool after discussions with KKR management reached a standstill. In contrast, Mumbai Indians showcased loyalty to their core, retaining skipper Hardik Pandya, national stars Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, pace powerhouse Jasprit Bumrah, and promising youngster Tilak Varma, fully depleting their Rs 75 crore retention budget.

 

On the other end of the spectrum, Punjab Kings have adopted a conservative approach, spending just Rs 9.5 crore on two uncapped players, Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh. This strategy positions Punjab Kings with the largest auction purse of Rs 110.5 crore and four Right-to-Match (RTM) cards, giving them significant leverage as they prepare for the high-stakes IPL 2025 auction.

   

 

Mumbai Indians Lock in Core, Reserve One Slot for Fresh Talent 

Mumbai Indians have solidified their core roster, retaining top stars with little room for new picks. Leading the pack, Jasprit Bumrah secures the top retention price of Rs 18 crore, reflecting his value as their go-to pacer. Meanwhile, India’s T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, and franchise skipper, Hardik Pandya, each receive Rs 16.35 crore, underscoring their critical roles in the team’s leadership and batting strength. With just one slot left for fresh blood, Mumbai Indians look to blend stability with a spark of new talent as they gear up for the IPL 2025 season.

  Mumbai Indians retained players

• Jasprit Bumrah: Rs 18 crore
• Suryakumar Yadav: Rs 16.35 crore
• Hardik Pandya: Rs 16:35 crore
• Rohit Sharma: Rs 16:30 crore
• Tilak varma: Rs 8 crore

   

Mumbai Indians remaining purse for auction: Rs 45 crore. RTM: 1  Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

 

The legacy continued as Chennai Super Kings retained their icon MS Dhoni, alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, the all-round powerhouse Ravindra Jadeja, the versatile Shivam Dube, and Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana. 

 

CSK retained players list and their salary

 

• Ruturaj Gaikwad: Rs 18 crore
• Matheesha Pathirana: Rs 13 crore
• Shivam Dube: Rs 12 crore
• Ravindra Jadeja: Rs 18 crore
• MS Dhoni: Rs 4 crore

 

 

Unbreakable Bond: Virat Kohli Remains with RCB as Iconic Retention 

Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remain inseparable; if RCB had only one retention slot, it would unquestionably go to the legendary Indian batter. As it stands, RCB have retained Kohli at Rs 21 crore, alongside promising batter Rajat Patidar for Rs 11 crore and rising star Yash Dayal for Rs 5 crore, committing a total of Rs 37 crore to their core.

 

This leaves RCB with an auction purse of Rs 83 crore and three Right-to-Match (RTM) cards, setting the stage for strategic moves as they prepare to build a formidable squad around their iconic leader. 

RCB's retained players

• Virat Kohli: Rs 21 crore
• Rajat Patidar: Rs 11 crore
• Yash Dayal: Rs 5 crore

RCB's remaining purse for IPL 2025 auction: Rs 83 crore

 

Gujarat Titans’ Power Move: Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill Lead Retentions 

In a show of strategic strength, Gujarat Titans have placed premier T20 bowler Rashid Khan at the top of their retention list, awarding him Rs 18 crore. India’s white-ball vice-captain, Shubman Gill, follows closely as the second-highest retention at Rs 16.5 crore, cementing his role as a cornerstone for the franchise.

 

Gujarat Titans' retained Players:

 

• Rashid Khan: Rs 18 crore
• Shubman Gill: Rs 16.5 crore
• B Sai Sudharsan: Rs 8.5 crore
• Rahul Tewatia: Rs 4 crore
• M Shahrukh Khan: Rs 4 crore

With a total retention spend of Rs 51 crore, Gujarat Titans enter the auction with Rs 69 crore and one Right-to-Match (RTM) card, giving them the flexibility to pursue key additions while preserving their solid core for IPL 2025. 

Gujarat's remaining purse for IPL 2025 auction: Rs 69 crore. RTM 1.   

Shreyas Iyer Released by KKR, Delhi Capitals Line Up Big Bid for New Captaincy Choice

After leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an IPL title, Shreyas Iyer might have expected a valuation that exceeded his current Rs 12.25 crore. However, with a strike rate falling below the 140-mark and not being a regular feature in India’s T20 squad, KKR made the bold decision to release him. Now, Iyer finds himself at the top of Delhi Capitals' captaincy wish list, with the franchise reportedly setting aside a minimum of Rs 20 crore to bring him on board.

 

With a retention spend of Rs 57 crore, KKR heads into the auction with Rs 63 crore in hand but without any Right-to-Match cards, marking a new chapter in their squad-building strategy for the upcoming IPL season.

 

  KKR  retained players list and their salary

• Rinku Singh: Rs 13 crore
• Varun Chakaravarthy: Rs 12 crore
• Sunil Narine: Rs 12 crore
• Andre Russell: Rs 12 crore
• Harshit Rana: Rs 4 crore
• Ramandeep Singh: Rs 4 crore

  Remaining purse for KKR ahead of IPL 2025 Auction: Rs 63 crore 

 High-Stakes Move: Nicholas Pooran Retained by Lucknow Super Giants at Rs 21 Crore

 

Lucknow Super Giants have placed a hefty bet on Nicholas Pooran, retaining the explosive wicketkeeper-batter at a premium price of Rs 21 crore. This high-stakes choice reflects the franchise’s belief in Pooran's game-changing ability to anchor the batting lineup.

 

With a total retention spend of Rs 51 crore, Lucknow heads into the IPL 2025 auction with Rs 69 crore in hand, positioning themselves with a strong core and the financial flexibility to pursue additional star players.

 

LSG retained players list and their salary 

• Nicholas Pooran: Rs 21 crore
• Ravi Bishnoi: Rs 11 crore
• Mayank Yadav: Rs 11 crore
• Mohsin Khan: Rs 4 crore
• Ayush Badoni: Rs 4 crore

LSG's Remaining purse for IPL 2025 auction: Rs 69 crore 

       

Rajasthan Royals' Bold Retention Strategy Leaves No Room for Stars Buttler, Ashwin, and Chahal 

In a striking shift, Rajasthan Royals (RR) have embraced a new lineup focus, retaining the homegrown talent they’ve nurtured, leaving out stars like Jos Buttler, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Yuzvendra Chahal. This recalibrated approach marks a decisive moment as RR banks on emerging players and seasoned core talent.

 

RR Retained Players and their salary

 

• Sanju Samson: Rs 18 crore
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Rs 18 crore
• Riyan Parag: Rs 14 crore
• Dhruv Jurel: Rs 14 crore
• Shimron Hetmyer: Rs 11 crore
• Sandeep Sharma: Rs 4 crore

With a retention spend of Rs 79 crore, which will be adjusted, Rajasthan Royals enter the IPL 2025 auction with Rs 41 crore in their purse and no Right-to-Match cards. This bold roster restructuring signals a fresh chapter as RR builds on young talent for the future.  Rajasthan Royals' remaining purse: Rs 41 crore 

Sunrisers Hyderabad Bet Big on Klaasen as Value Pick at Rs 23 Crore 

Retaining Heinrich Klaasen at Rs 23 crore, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a strategic choice, recognising his unique prowess as one of the finest hitters against Indian spinners on slow tracks—a rare asset among overseas players.

 

With a retention spend totalling Rs 75 crore, SRH enter the IPL 2025 auction with Rs 45 crore remaining and one Right-to-Match card, primed to add depth to an already formidable lineup.

 

SRH retained players list and their salary

 

• Pat Cummins: Rs 18 crore
• Abhishek Sharma: Rs 14 crore
• Nitiesh Reddy: Rs 6 crore
• Heinrich Klaasen: Rs 23 crore
• Travis Head: Rs 14 crore

Remaining purse for auction: Rs 45 crore 

Behind the Curtain: Power Struggle Ends Rishabh Pant’s Run with Delhi Capitals 

In a dramatic twist, Delhi Capitals' unique ownership model—split between co-owners GMR and JSW—grants each party exclusive management control for two years at a time. This year, it was GMR’s turn, helmed by co-owner Kiran Grandhi, to steer the ship. With that shift, Pant, a standout JSW recruit, found himself far from GMR’s priority list.

 

When GMR assumed control, sweeping changes followed. The franchise swiftly replaced the previous coaching lineup, including former director of cricket Sourav Ganguly, and ushered in Venugopal Rao. Sources reveal that Pant was far from pleased with these appointments, especially with Rao and Hemang Badani reportedly wielding potential authority to override his decisions as captain.

 

Talks between Pant and the management continued over the past month, but a resolution remained elusive. Faced with a coaching team thrust upon him and no familiar faces in his corner, Pant chose to walk away, bringing an unexpected end to his chapter with Delhi Capitals.

 

Delhi Capitals retained players list and their salary

 

Axar Patel: Rs 16.5 crore

Kuldeep Yadav: Rs 13.25 crore

Tristan Stubbs: Rs 10 crore

Abhishek Porel: Rs 4 crore  DC's remaining purse for IPL 2025 auction: Rs 76.25 crore. RTM: 2 

Punjab Kings’ Reset: A Decade of Disappointment Sparks Bold Auction Strategy 

A staggering ten-year playoff drought has kept Punjab Kings in a constant state of flux, struggling to find a stable core. In a bold move to shake things up, the franchise has chosen to retain only two uncapped players—keeper-opener Prabhsimran Singh and power-finisher Shashank Singh—leaving the rest of the squad open to a complete overhaul.

 

Armed with the largest auction purse and four RTM cards, Punjab Kings are primed to rewrite their story, ready to build a squad with fresh faces and a hunger for victory.

 

Punjab Kings retained players list and their salary

• Shashank Singh: Rs 5.5 crore
• Prabhsimran Singh: Rs 4 crore

PBKS' remaining purse for IPL 2025 auction: Rs  Rs 110.5 crore RTM: 4   

Kolkata Knight Riders retained players list and their salary    With a retention spend of Rs 57 crore, KKR heads into the auction with Rs 63 crore remaining and no Right-to-Match cards. This roster shake-up hints at a new direction for KKR as Iyer’s release sparks fresh possibilities, and Delhi Capitals await their chance to seize him as their leader.

   

• Rinku Singh: Rs 13 crore
• Varun Chakaravarthy: Rs 12 crore
• Sunil Narine: Rs 12 crore
• Andre Russell: Rs 12 crore
• Harshit Rana: Rs 4 crore
• Ramandeep Singh: Rs 4 crore