IPL 2025 Auction All 10 Teams Confirmed RTM Target Players List
Top Indians in the Right to Match target in our key RTM players list for all 10 teams for IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
The IPL 2025 Retention rules are out, and one thing that catches the most attention is the comeback of RTM cards. Yes, in the form of breaking News, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reintroduced the RTM cards after omitting them from the 2022 IPL Mega Auction. What’s more interesting is that this time, teams can RTM up to a maximum of 6 players including 2 uncapped players.
The RTM cards can be a game changer for teams that don’t have a solid core, or teams that may not want to invest heavily via retentions. As we know, retentions can cause a team as much as 75 Cr to retain just 5 capped players. So, unless teams are 100% sure in terms of the value that player brings to the table, it won’t make sense to retain those players.
With RTM cards being reintroduced, teams will be extra cautious in terms of the players they would want to retain. The RTM card definitely gives freedom to teams who generally will use the card if they feel they will get better value for the player in the Auction instead of retaining him. So, let’s look at the best list of players that will be under the RTM target for all 10 Teams for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
IPL 2025 Auction Key RTM Target Players List for Each Team
Chennai Super Kings Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Shivam Dube
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
Starting with Chennai Super Kings, the team will mostly use two RTM options in the Auction with four players possibly being retained. Among RTM options, CSK will mostly target two from Shivam Dube, Devon Conway, or Rachin Ravindra in order of priority. Dube will be the first player that CSK would want in the Auction, with one from Conway and Rachindra being the other.
Delhi Capitals Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Tristan Stubbs
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Mitchell Marsh
Delhi Capitals are mostly going to retain four players, and they will get two players via RTM. For Delhi Capitals, their three Overseas players will be under their RTM target list. Among the Overseas options, Tristan Stubbs, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Mitchell Marsh will be on their RTM target list in order of priority.
Gujarat Titans Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Sai Sudharsan
- Rahul Tewatia
- David Miller
Similar to CSK and Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans will retain four players, and they will get two players via RTM in the Auction. Among the probable in order of priority, Gujarat Titans will look at Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and David Miller for their RTM target list. Sai Sudharsan will definitely be their top priority pick, and they will target one from Tewatia and Miller as their second RTM option.
Kolkata Knight Riders Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Sunil Narine
- Phil Salt
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Mitchell Starc
- Vaun Chakravarthy
Talking about Kolkata Knight Riders, they have plenty of options not just for retention, but for RTM as well. However, given the price sensitivity, KKR will mostly retain only four players, and will buy two players via RTM cards. Among potential options for RTM, KKR will mostly have Sunil Narine as their topmost pick, and for the second option, they will mostly look to add one from Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer, Mitchell Starc, or Varun Chakravarthy.
Lucknow Super Giants Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Marcus Stoinis
- Quinton de Kock
- Ravi Bishnoi
Talking about Lucknow Super Giants, it’s unfortunate for them, but they cannot retain Mayank Yadav in the uncapped player category. But LSG can surely think of retaining Mayank as their third capped player for 11 Cr. If Mayank goes in the Auction, it is highly likely that he will surpass 11 Cr. Nevertheless, among RTM options in priority, LSG will look at Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock, and Ravi Bishnoi.
Mumbai Indians Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
None
Mumbai Indians might be the only team that may not have any players to target via RTM. The team looks set to retain all six players irrespective of whether Rohit Sharma is retained or not. However, aside from RTM, Mumbai Indians will still look to get players like Tim David, Dewald Brevis, Akash Madhwal, Naman Dhir, and Nuwan Thushara in the Auction.
Punjab Kings Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Sam Curran
- Liam Livingstone
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kagiso Rabada
- Harshal Patel
- Jonny Bairstow
Coming to Punjab Kings, they might do the opposite of Mumbai Indians by retaining the least number of players. They might retain only two uncapped players, and will look to get back four players via the RTM option. Among the players that they will target via RTM, they will look at potential options like Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, and Jonny Bairstow in order of priority.
Rajasthan Royals Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Riyan Parag
- Trent Boult
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Talking about Rajasthan Royals, they will mostly retain four players, and will target two players via RTM. Among the potential options, they will for sure go after Riyan Parag. Then get one from Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult via the second RTM option.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Mohammed Siraj
- Faf du Plessis
- Rajat Patidar
- Cameron Green
- Will Jacks
Coming to RCB, they have many quality players that they can retain or RTM in the Auction. However, the team will mostly retain only three players, and will look to add three more via the RTM option. Among probable players that they will target via RTM, they will look at Mohammed Siraj, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, and Will Jacks in order of priority.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Key RTM Target Players for IPL 2025
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Abhishek Sharma
- T. Natarajan
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Finally, for Sunrisers Hyderabad, the team will mostly retain four players, and will get two more players via the RTM option. Among the potential players for RTM, SRH will look to add two from Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, T Natarajan, or Bhuvneshwar Kumar in order of priority.
