With all 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) teams announcing their player retentions ahead of the 2025 mega auction, here’s an updated look at the number of Right to Match (RTM) cards available to each franchise. These RTMs allow teams to match the highest bid for their released players during the auction.
RTM Availability for IPL 2025 Mega Auction:
- Chennai Super Kings – 1 (capped/uncapped)
- Mumbai Indians – 1 (uncapped)
- Kolkata Knight Riders – None
- Rajasthan Royals – None
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – 1 (uncapped)
- Gujarat Titans – 1 (capped)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 3 (capped/uncapped)
- Delhi Capitals – 2 (capped/uncapped)
- Punjab Kings – 4 (capped)
- Lucknow Super Giants – 1 (capped)
As the 2025 IPL mega auction approaches, these RTM cards will provide teams with a strategic edge, allowing them to retain valuable players even after letting them go into the auction pool.