IPL 2025 Rajasthan Royals (RR) Confirmed Right To Match (RTM) and Retained Players List
Rajasthan Royals (RR): All the equations have changed, and the race to get ready for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League has intensified. The BCCI has revealed the blueprint of the IPL 2025 mega auction and about the rules for the retentions. All ten teams are allowed to retain a total of six players (four retentions and two RTM cards).
There should be a minimum of one retention from the uncapped category. The purse value of every team is INR 120 crore. If a team retains six players, it will burn a lot of money from their purse. You can see the amount a team needs for retaining players from different categories..
- 1st Retention: 18 Crore
- 2nd Retention: 14 Crore
- 3rd Retention: 11 Crore
- 4th Retention: 18 Crore
- 5th Retention: 14 Crore
- 6th Retention: 4 Crore (uncapped category)
List of players Rajasthan Royals (RR) are likely to retain ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auction
Rajasthan Royals had a pretty decent IPL 2024, and they made it to the playoffs. But they finished in third place. They were very close, but unfortunately, they couldn’t make it to the final. However, the franchise has to decide what they need to do ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. RR will look to win their second title in 2025. But before that, they need to decide whom to retain. Here we will talk about the possible retention list for Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson made his captaincy debut in 2021 for RR. Since then, he has led the team and done a great job with bat as well. Samson is the leading scorer for the franchise and is leading the team from the front. He joined the frasnchise back in 2013.
Until now, he has played 146 games and scored 3934 runs at an average of 31.72 and a strike rate of 140.55. Samson has two centuries and 25 half-centuries. Samson has still got good years of cricket left, and he is likely to be the captain for RR in the coming years.
| Matches | 146 |
| Runs | 3934 |
| Batting Avg | 31.72 |
| Strike Rate | 140.55 |
| HS | 119 |
| 50s/100s | 25/2 |
Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler is among the best T20 batters in the world right now. The English white-ball captain joined RR in 2018, and since then the franchise has retained him consistently. Buttler has played 83 games for them and scored 3055 runs at an average and strike rate of 41.84 and 147.79, respectively.
He has scored seven centuries and 18 half-centuries. Buttler is among the core players for the franchise, and his presence gives surety to the team because he is a big matchwinner in his own rights. He slammed two centuries in 2024, and both came in chase.
| Matches | 83 |
| Runs | 3055 |
| Batting Avg | 41.84 |
| Strike Rate | 147.79 |
| HS | 124 |
| 50s/100s | 7/18 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal made his IPL debut for RR in 2020. But his breakthrough year came in 2023, when he had a brilliant season with 625 runs. It helped him to make his debut for India. Since then, he has become an important part of the Indian team and RR as well.
Jaiswal is among the best upcoming superstars and is someone whom you can trust in big matches. The Southpaw is a game-changer, and his aggressive approach makes him a crucial guy for the team. Jaiswal has played 53 games for Rajasthan Royals and scored 1607 runs with two centuries and nine half-centuries.
| Matches | 53 |
| Runs | 1607 |
| Batting Avg | 32.14 |
| Strike Rate | 150.60 |
| HS | 124 |
| 50s/100s | 9/2 |
Riyan Parag
The 2024 season can be considered the defining moment for Riyan Parag in his cricketing career. His performance earned him his debut for India in ODIs and T20Is. He outpowered some big names and finished the IPL 2024 as the third-highest run scorer in the tournament.
Parag made 573 runs in 14 innings at a brilliant average of 52.09 and a strike rate of 149.21. He scored four half-centuries with a best of 84 not out. With the international experience under his belt, he will be a hot prospect at the IPL 2025 mega auction. But his all-round ability makes him an important pick for the team. He is one of the retentions for Rajasthan Royals in the coming season.
| Matches | 70 |
| Runs | 1173 |
| Batting Avg | 24.43 |
| Strike Rate | 135.13 |
| HS | 84* |
| 50s/100s | 6/0 |
Yuzvendra Chahal (RTM)
Veteran leg-spinner is the leading wicket-taker in IPL history. He has 205 wickets in 160 matches. Chahal joined RR in 2022 and won the Purple Cap in the very first season for RR. He is the go-to bowler for the franchise and takes wickets in the middle over, which is very important in T20s.
Chahal has played 46 matches and taken 66 wickets so far at an economy rate of 8.41. His best bowling figure is 5/41, and he also has a hat-trick for RR. An Indian spinner with wicket-taking ability is very limited, and Chahal comes with this skillset.
| Matches | 46 |
| Wickets | 66 |
| Econ. | 8.41 |
| BBI | 5/40 |
| 4w/5w | 4/1 |
Trent Boult (RTM)
Trent Boult is another bowler who is someone you want on your side in this format. Boult has been superb with the new ball and has also developed variations with the old balls. He comes with loads of experience, which makes him one of the best bowlers going around.
Boult has played 42 games for RR in the last three seasons and taken 45 wickets at an economy rate of 8.13. Rajasthan Royals will look to get him back by using the Right To Match (RTM) cards, and Boult can be their second overseas pick.
Players unlikely to be retained
With only six retentions possible, a number of RR players will be released. Some big names will come under the hammer in the IPL 2025 mega auction. West Indian T20I captain Rovman Powell will be released. Indian star spinner Ravi Ashwin is another big name who might not be retained.
Dhurv Jurel, Avesh Khan, and Sandeep Sharma are those Indian names to be released. Overseas stars whom RR might not be retaining are Tom Kohler Cadmore, Keshav Maharaj, Shimron Hetmyer, Nandre Burger, and Donovan Ferreira.
FAQ
How many players can be retained in IPL 2025?
The BCCI’s announcement made that a team can retain a maximum of six players. A maximum of four players will be retained and two using the Right To Match card.
Who will lead Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025?
Sanju Samson will be retained and will lead Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025.
Who will RR retain in IPL 2025?
Rajasthan Royals will retain Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, and Riyan Parag ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
How many RTM cards are in IPL 2025?
The latest IPL rules indicate that an IPL franchise can only keep a maximum of six players, either directly or through RTM cards. If they keep four players, they can use two RTM cards, while releasing two players allows them to use four RTM cards at the IPL 2025 super auction.
When will the IPL 2025 mega auction be held?
The IPL 2025 mega auction will take place between December 2024 and January 2025.
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