IPL 2025 Retention Rules: Player Limits, Costs, and New Guidelines
Today is the last day for all IPL teams to submit their list of retained players for the 2025 season. By tonight, all teams will announce which players they retained and the price tags. Here’s a breakdown of all the key aspects of IPL 2025 retention rules:
Total Purse and Retention Options
- Purse Amount: Each franchise has a total budget of ₹120 crore, which covers both retention and auction purchases.
- Player Limits: Each team can retain up to 6 players, including a maximum of 5 capped (players who have represented their country) and 2 uncapped players (players who haven’t played internationally or aren’t on the BCCI central contract).
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Retention Cost Deductions from Purse
The table below shows the amount deducted from the purse based on the retained player’s status:
| Player Type | Cost Per Player (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| 1st Capped Player | 18 |
| 2nd Capped Player | 14 |
| 3rd Capped Player | 11 |
| 4th Capped Player | 18 |
| 5th Capped Player | 14 |
| Each Uncapped | 4 |
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Retention and Remaining Purse Combinations
| Capped | Uncapped | Total Deducted (₹ Crore) | Remaining Purse (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 79 | 41 |
| 4 | 2 | 69 | 51 |
| 4 | 1 | 65 | 55 |
| 3 | 2 | 51 | 69 |
| 2 | 3 | 36 | 84 |
| 1 | 5 | 18 | 102 |
| 0 | 6 | 0 | 120 |
New Uncapped Player Definition
Under new rules, players who haven’t played for India in the last five years or aren’t on the BCCI contract list will be considered uncapped. Due to this rule, MS Dhoni’s price has been reduced to ₹4 crore.
These retention guidelines allow franchises more control in building competitive teams while ensuring they remain within budget.
IPL 2025 Retention Updates:
THE STAR SPORTS PROMO FOR IPL RETENTION DAY IS HERE. 📺pic.twitter.com/EAlSsgKGfK
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 31, 2024
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