The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 retentions took place on October 31 where all team franchises picked their lists of players whom they have retained ahead of the mega auction that is slated to take place later on. There were some retentions which were made on expected lines while there were others, which surprised fans, with as many as four teams releasing their captains. That also includes Kolkata Knight Riders, who released their IPL 2024-winning captain Shreyas Iyer. Yet, the IPL 2025 retentions was about some players who made some really big gains when it comes to increased salaries. In this article, we shall take a look at the list of players, that features the likes of Rinku Singh as well as Dhruv Jurel.  Virat Kohli to Captain RCB in IPL 2025? Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat Has This to Say.

The franchises splashed some big money on some of their retentions, making it clear that those specific players were part of their long-term plans. One of them is Heinrich Klaasen, who was the most expensive player to be retained,  after Sunrisers Hyderabad shelled out a whopping Rs 23 crore to retain him. Virat Kohli, who has been with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ever since the inaugural IPL, was retained by the franchise for a sum of Rs 21 crore.

IPL 2025 List of Retained Players Including Remaining Purse for Each Team

Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals)

The wicketkeeper-batter was one of the biggest gainers after the IPL 2025 retentions. The 23-year-old made his debut for Rajasthan Royals in the year 2023 and although he might not have scored a truckload of runs, it is his impact that made the franchise splurge the cash on him. Rajasthan Royals were one of the few franchises which made all six retentions and spent Rs 14 crore to retain him, which can likely be because of his impressive strike-rate. In 2024, Dhruv Jurel was signed for just Rs 20 lakh and this is a massive hike in his salary. RR Retention List for IPL 2025: Check Purse Remaining and Players Retained by Rajasthan Royals Ahead of Mega Auction.

IPL 2024 Pay: Rs 20 Lakh

IPL 2025 Pay: Rs 14 Crore

Rinku Singh (Kolkata Knight Riders)

The explosive middle-order batter has established himself as one of the most exciting in the shortest format of the game, with his impressive IPL performances also earning him a spot in the India national cricket team. Rinku Singh was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for just Rs 55 lakhs in the 2022 mega auction and but now, the three-time IPL-winning franchise has shelled out a massive Rs 13 crore to retain his services. As a matter of fact, Rinku Singh was KKR's first retention. KKR Retention List for IPL 2025: Check Purse Remaining and Players Retained by Kolkata Knight Riders Ahead of Mega Auction.

IPL 2024 Pay: Rs 55 Lakhs

IPL 2025 Pay: Rs 13 Crore

Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Another exciting Indian batter, Rajat Patidar made quite an impact for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opportunities he has received. Making his debut in 2021, the right-hander has delivered on most occasions when his team has been in need. He has scored 799 runs in IPL 27 matches so far, at a strike rate of 158.85 with one century and seven fifties to his name. After having a salary of Rs 20 lakh in IPL 2024, Rajat Patidar was retained by RCB for a massive sum of Rs 11 crore. RCB Retention List for IPL 2025: Check Purse Remaining and Players Retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru Ahead of Mega Auction.

IPL 2024 Pay: Rs 20 lakhs

IPL 2025 Pay: Rs 11 crore

Matheesha Pathirana (Chennai Super Kings)

An overseas player enters this list with the Sri Lanka national cricket team sensation being retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 13 crore. That is a massive salary hike, given that his pay in IPL 2024 was just Rs 20 lakh! The Sri Lankan pacer, who has a similar bowling action to that of Lasith Malinga, made his IPL debut in 2022 and has taken 34 wickets in three seasons, with his best being 4/28. He has been touted as one of the most exciting prospects and the fact that the three-time champions have splashed this massive amount on him is an example to the faith they have shown on the youngster. CSK Retention List for IPL 2025: Check Purse Remaining and Players Retained by Chennai Super Kings Ahead of Mega Auction.

IPL 2024 Pay: Rs 20 lakh

IPL 2025 Pay: Rs 13 crore

Mayank Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants)

The right-arm pacer grabbed headlines with his tearaway pace and ability to bowl at great speeds consistently. In IPL 2024. the pace sensation made his debut for the Lucknow Super Giants. He won two Man of the Match awards in his first two matches in the IPL and took everyone by storm with his pace. Injury limited his participation though but the youngster earlier went on to make his India debut as well. Lucknow Super Giants have retained for a massive sum of Rs 11 crore and his salary has massively increased from being Rs 20 lakh last year. LSG Retention List for IPL 2025: Check Purse Remaining and Players Retained by Lucknow Super Giants Ahead of Mega Auction.

IPL 2024 Pay: Rs 20 lakh

IPL 2025 Pay: Rs 11 crore

Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)

The young Tamil Nadu opener has been a consistent performer for Gujarat Titans and has deservedly seen a massive salary hike, from Rs 20 lakh in IPL 2024 to being retained for Rs 8.50 crore for IPL 2025. The southpaw has played 25 matches in the IPL and scored 1034 runs at a decent strike rate of 139.17 with one century and six fifties to his name. This deserved salary hike will expect Sai Sudharsan to play a bigger role for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. GT Retention List for IPL 2025: Check Purse Remaining and Players Retained by Gujarat Titans Ahead of Mega Auction.

IPL 2024 Pay: Rs 20 lakh

IPL 2025 Pay: Rs 8.50 crore

Shashank Singh (Punjab Kings)

The middle-order batter had made the headlines at last year's IPL auction when Punjab Kings signed him but not before some confusion. Shashank Singh, then signed for Rs 20 lakh last season, has earned the faith of Punjab Kings with the franchise retaining him for a massive sum of Rs 5.50 crore. The right-hander was one among two players retained by Punjab Kings, who will also head to the IPL 2025 auction, with the highest purse-Rs 110.5 crore. PBKS Retention List for IPL 2025: Check Purse Remaining and Players Retained by Punjab Kings Ahead of Mega Auction.

IPL 2024 Pay: Rs 20 lakh

IPL 2025 Pay: Rs 5.50 crore

All the players on this list are exciting prospects and are players which fans would be looking forward to watching in IPL 2025.

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