IPL Retention List 2025, Key Takeaways from the Retention List

IPL Retention List 2025

IPL 2025 Retention List: The highly anticipated IPL 2025 retention list has stirred excitement, with franchises making some strategic yet surprising choices. All ten teams have now finalized their core squads, but several star players have found themselves in the auction pool, promising an intriguing battle for bids. So let’s take a look at IPL Retention List 2025.

In a headline-worthy development, Heinrich Klassen from Sunrisers Hyderabad emerges as the highest-paid player with a whopping 23 Cr salary, showcasing his exceptional form.

Among Indian players, Virat Kohli continues to command attention, securing a 21 Cr deal, which makes him the highest-earning Indian player in IPL 2025. Notably, Punjab Kings stand out with only two retentions, heading into the auction with a massive budget of 110.5 Crores.

Key Takeaways from the Retention List

• Heinrich Klassen is the highest-paid player with 23 Cr.
• Virat Kohli remains the highest-paid Indian player at 21 Cr.
• Rinku Singh moved from 55 lakhs to 13 Cr.
• Mumbai Indians confirm Hardik Pandya as their captain for the 2025 season
• Punjab Kings enter the auction with the highest budget at 110.5 Cr.
• The auction pool includes notable stars like Pant, Rahul, Siraj, and Iyer.

Now let’s look at the IPL 2025 retention list;

Retention Highlights: Key Players and Big Deals

Mumbai Indians Retention List

Retaining big guns Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 Cr), Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 Cr), and Rohit Sharma (₹16.30 Cr), MI continues to bank on their core players.

• Japsprit Bumrah – 18 Cr
• Suryakumar Yadav – 16.35 Cr
• Hardik Pandya – 16.35 Cr
• Rohit Sharma – 16.30 Cr
• Tilak Varma – 8 Cr

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Punjab Kings Retention List

With Prabhsimran Singh (₹4 Cr) and Shashank Singh (₹5.5 Cr) in the mix, Punjab Kings are set for a balanced squad aiming for a competitive season.

• Shashank Singh – 5.5 Cr
• Prabhsimran Singh – 4 Cr

Gujarat Titans Retention List

Retaining Rashid Khan (₹18 Cr) and Shubman Gill (₹16.5 Cr), Gujarat Titans secure their key assets, aiming to build on their IPL success with reliable performers.

• Rashid Khan – 18 Cr
• Shubman Gill – 16.5 Cr
• Sai Sudharsan – 8.5 Cr
• Rahul Tewatia – 4 Cr
• Shahrukh Khan – 4 Cr

Sunrisers Hyderabad Retention List

Big buys Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 Cr) and Pat Cummins (₹18 Cr) strengthen SRH’s lineup, signaling an aggressive approach with quality additions for IPL 2025.

• Heinrich Klaasen – 23 Cr
• Pat Cummins – 18 Cr
• Abhishek Sharma – 14 Cr
• Travis Head – 14 Cr
• Nitesh Reddy – 6 Cr

Lucknow Super Giants Retention List

With Nicholas Pooran (₹21 Cr) and Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 Cr), LSG has secured its crucial talents, building a strong foundation for a promising campaign.

• Nicholas Pooran – 21 Cr
• Ravi Bishnoi – 11 Cr
• Mayank Yadav – 11 Cr
• Mohsin Khan – 4 Cr
• Ayush Badoni – 4 Cr

Kolkata Knight Riders Retention List

Keeping all-rounders like Andre Russell (₹12 Cr) and Varun Chakaravarthy (₹12 Cr), KKR sets its sights on an experienced squad core for IPL 2025.

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• Rinku Singh – 13 Cr
• Varun Chakaravarthy – 12 Cr
• Sunil Narine – 12 Cr
• Andre Russell – 12 Cr
• Harshit Rana – 4 Cr
• Ramandeep Singh – 4 Cr

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retention List

RCB retains their star Virat Kohli (₹21 Cr) and Rajith Patidar (₹11 Cr), indicating a clear focus on consistency and experienced leadership for the season.

• Virat Kohli – 21 Cr
• Rajith Patidar – 11 Cr
• Yash Dayal – 5 Cr

Chennai Super Kings Retention List

Mainly it’s a big boost as MS Dhoni has been retained and play one more season with the CSK. While, Ravindra Jadeja (₹18 Cr) and young talent Ruturaj Gaikwad (₹18 Cr) headline CSK’s retention list, promising a mix of experience and youthful vigor.

• Ruturaj Gaikwad – 18 Cr
• Matheesha Pathirana – 13 Cr
• Shivam Dube – 12 Cr
• Ravindra Jadeja – 18 Cr
• MS Dhoni – 4 Cr

Delhi Capitals Retention List

Axar Patel (₹16.5 Cr) and Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 Cr) lead Delhi’s retained core, strengthening their bowling lineup while maintaining team balance.

• Axar Patel – 16.5 Cr
• Kuldeep Yadav – 13.25 Cr
• Tristan Stubbs – 10 Cr
• Abhishek Porel – 4 Cr

Rajasthan Royals Retention List

With Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal at ₹18 Cr each, RR invests heavily in their batting, ensuring a solid foundation for a dynamic season ahead.

• Sanju Samson – 18 Cr
• Yashasvi Jaiswal – 18 Cr
• Riyan Parag – 14 Cr
• Dhruv Jurel – 14 Cr
• Shimron Hetmyer – 11 Cr
• Sandeep Sharma – 4 Cr

Auction Pool Shockers: Big Names Enter the Market

Some well-known players, like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell, and Shreyas Iyer, are now in the auction pool, leaving fans and experts speculating on the reasons behind these high-profile exclusions. Their availability promises a fierce bidding war as teams aim to secure match-winning talent.

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As IPL 2025 edges closer, the dynamics set by these retention choices promise a thrilling mega auction.