The franchises are geared up for the mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. With the new retention rules set by the BCCI, the franchises can now retain six players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. In case the franchises don’t retain any of their players, they can use six right-to-match (RTM) cards instead during the auction, which allow them to bring their best players back to the squad for the same price at which any other franchise makes a final bid.
With six retentions available ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the franchises can bring their back to their squad who have been a crucial part of the team over the years with their consistent performances. The franchises have been given a deadline of October 31, to send their player retention list. Here’s the possible retentions for the franchises ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction.
RCB possible retentions for IPL 2025 mega auction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a memorable season in IPL 2024 where they jumped from the 10th position, and went on to win six consecutive matches to qualify for the playoffs. However, their dream of winning the IPL trophy for the first-time was shattered after a loss against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator. RCB will be looking to build a strong squad for IPL 2025, and will be trying to bring their best players back ahead of the mega auction. Here’s the list of six players RCB can retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction.
Virat Kohli
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli will undoubtedly be the first retention for RCB ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The former skipper has been a part of the franchise since 2008, and there is literally no chance that RCB will release him. With 8004 runs in 252 matches, Kohli is a all-time leading run scorer in IPL with RCB, and also a two-time orange cap winner. RCB can retain him under a price bracket of ₹18 crore.
Faf du Plessis
Another retention for RCB ahead of the mega auction can be their skipper Faf du Plessis. The South African cricketer joined the franchise in IPL 2022, and led RCB to the playoffs two times. Recently, Du Plessis also led Saint Lucia Kings to the title in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), igniting hopes among RCB fans for a trophy in IPL 2025. RCB can retain Du Plessis at a price of ₹14 crore.
Mohammed Siraj
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is another possible retention for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The right-arm pacer will play a crucial role in RCB’s bowling line up. Siraj can get a hike in his salary as RCB can retain him in price bracket of ₹14 crore.
Glenn Maxwell
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell has been a crucial part of RCB’s middle ion the last few years. Apart from that, he can also come as a handy off-spinner. However, Maxwell didn’t had a great outing in IPL 2024, and RCB could let him go ahead of the mega auction. However, RCB will still have a chance to bring Maxwell back in their squad by using the right to match card during the IPL 2025 auction.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar has provided strength to RCB’s middle order with his fierce batting. RCB will be looking to bring him back in their squad ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction, and retain most of their power-packed batting line-up. RCB can retain Patidar at a price of ₹11 crore.
Yash Dayal
Fast bowler Yash Dayal is another probable retention for RCB ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. RCB can retain him as an uncapped Indian player at a price of ₹4 crore. Yash Dayal had a good season with RCB in IPL 2024, taking 15 wickets in 14 games.