IPL 2025: All Teams and Retained Players List

 IPL 2025 retention list: All teams revealed their key players. Check out who Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and others retained for the upcoming season.

As the IPL 2025 season approaches, teams have revealed their retention lists ahead of the highly anticipated auction. Each franchise has strategically retained a mix of seasoned players and emerging talents, ensuring they have a strong foundation for the upcoming season. Let’s take a look at the retained players from each IPL team for 2025.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Retained Players

• Ruturaj Gaikwad
  Chennai Super Kings have kept faith in their dynamic young batsman, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has consistently been their top performer at the top order. Known for his calm temperament and clean stroke play, Gaikwad remains crucial to CSK’s batting lineup.

• Ravindra Jadeja
  CSK also retained their all-rounder and former captain Ravindra Jadeja, whose versatility as a bowler, fielder, and batsman continues to make him indispensable to the team’s success.

Mumbai Indians (MI) Retained Players

• Hardik Pandya
  Captain Hardik Pandya stays with MI, bringing his explosive batting, accurate bowling, and inspirational leadership to the table. Pandya, having taken MI to new heights, will look to continue his aggressive captaincy.

• Ishan Kishan
  Mumbai also retained their destructive wicketkeeper-batsman, Ishan Kishan, whose aggressive batting at the top of the order has made him one of the most feared hitters in the IPL.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Retained Players

• Rishabh Pant
  Wicketkeeper-batter and captain Rishabh Pant leads the charge for Delhi Capitals. Despite his recent injury woes, Pant remains a key figure in DC’s leadership and batting line-up.

• Axar Patel
  Delhi retained all-rounder Axar Patel, whose consistency with both bat and ball has made him a vital cog in the team’s success.

• Kuldeep Yadav
  Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav continues to be DC’s go-to bowler in the middle overs, known for his ability to pick wickets and disrupt the opposition’s rhythm.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) Retained Players

• Shubman Gill
  Gujarat Titans retain their charismatic captain, Shubman Gill, who has become the backbone of their batting unit with his consistent performances.

• Rashid Khan
  Rashid Khan, the Afghan superstar, remains GT’s most potent weapon in the bowling attack, renowned for his game-changing abilities with leg-spin.

• Sai Sudharsan
  Youngster Sai Sudharsan, who has impressed with his fearless batting, is also retained, ensuring Gujarat has a balanced lineup of experienced stars and young guns.

• Mohammed Shami
  Leading the pace attack, Mohammed Shami—the top wicket-taker for Gujarat last season—continues to be a key figure for the Titans as they aim for a strong season.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Retained Players

• Shreyas Iyer
  Kolkata Knight Riders retain their captain Shreyas Iyer, who brings stability to the middle-order and solid leadership.

• Sunil Narine
  Mystery spinner Sunil Narine, with his ability to bamboozle batsmen, remains a vital component of KKR’s bowling lineup.

• Andre Russell
  Andre Russell, the destructive all-rounder, continues to be KKR’s go-to match-winner, whether with the bat, ball, or in the field.

• Rinku Singh
  Finisher Rinku Singh stays with KKR after his brilliant performances in the previous season, where his death-over batting stood out.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Retained Players

• Nicholas Pooran
  Lucknow Super Giants retain their destructive wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran, whose big-hitting ability can change games in a matter of overs.

• Mayank Yadav
  Promising young fast bowler Mayank Yadav is also retained, as LSG looks to build a balanced squad for the upcoming season.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Retained Player

• Shikhar Dhawan
  Punjab Kings retain only one player, veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan, known for his ability to anchor the innings and provide a solid foundation at the top.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Retained Players

• KL Rahul (Trade from Lucknow Super Giants)
  In a major trade move, RCB acquired KL Rahul from Lucknow, who will bring experience and stability to the top order.

• Virat Kohli
  The heart of RCB, Virat Kohli, stays with the franchise as he continues his legacy with the team, aiming to bring home the elusive IPL trophy.

• Glenn Maxwell
  All-rounder Glenn Maxwell remains with RCB, providing explosive middle-order batting and handy off-spin bowling.

• Mohammed Siraj
  Leading the pace attack is Mohammed Siraj, who has been crucial for RCB in the powerplay and death overs with his accurate bowling.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Retained Players

• Sanju Samson
  Captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson remains the face of Rajasthan Royals, leading from the front with his elegant batting and sharp keeping.

• Jos Buttler
  Jos Buttler, the destructive opener, continues with RR, looking to replicate his run-scoring feats and power them to victory.

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
  Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal stays with the Royals, as his rise through the ranks has made him one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket.

• Riyan Parag
  Riyan Parag, the all-rounder, is retained, with RR banking on his finishing skills and useful leg-spin.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Retained Players

• Heinrich Klaasen
  South African wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen continues with SRH, known for his aggressive batting and ability to accelerate the innings.

• Abhishek Sharma
  Promising all-rounder Abhishek Sharma is also retained by SRH, adding depth to their batting and spin options.