IPL 2025 Storage Rules: From Price Tiers to RTM: Everything You Need to Know

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 deadline is just a few hours away as 10 franchises are set to finalize the list of players they want to retain ahead of the mega auction. Each franchise can retain a maximum of 6 players, including one unlimited player. But there are still certain rules that every franchise must follow. The price bifurcation announced by the IPL Governing Council has made customer retention a challenge for most franchises. Those who were willing to keep most of their players don’t want to take a big hit to their wallets. Those who were ready to let most of the players go are wondering whether to make the most of certain loopholes that exist in the rulebook.

With all 10 franchises seemingly ready to announce the names of their remaining players, we take a closer look at the rules that need to be followed.

1. What is the shelf life of IPL 2025?

October 31, 5:00 pm EST is the deadline for all 10 franchises to submit their lists of remaining players. Although negotiations are in full swing, it is not expected that any extension will be granted to either team.

2. What are the price points for IPL 2025 Retention?

Each team has been given a purse of INR 120 crore to form the squad. For the first player retained, INR 18 crores will be deducted from the fee. For the second lien, INR 14 crores will be deducted and for the third lien, INR 11 crores will be deducted. Interestingly, for the 4th and 5th deductions, INR 18 Crores and INR 14 Crores will be deducted, making the total deduction for 5 players to be INR 75 Crores. If the team decides to retain the uncapped player, they will lose INR 4 crore from their budget. A maximum of two players can be saved without restrictions. Franchises can pay each player more than these prices, but not less.

3. Can the quota of Rs 75 crore for 5 players be adjusted within the organization?

Yes, franchises are allowed to internally adjust salaries paid if they retain 5 players. For example, if the player picked first gets INR 23 crore (5 crore more than the target price of INR 18 crore), the fifth player can get INR 9 crore instead of INR 14 crore) to keep the amount at INR 75 crore. as is. If a franchise spends more than Rs 75 crore to retain a player, it will be forced to deduct additional money from the overall purse balance.

4. What happens if the franchise has one, two, three or four players left?

For one-time deduction, INR 18 crore will be deducted from the franchise budget. Two capped players will lose INR 32 Crores (18+14) or higher amount which will be deducted from the total balance. For three capped players, a minimum of INR 43 crore (18+14+11) and for four capped players, a minimum of INR 61 crore (18+14+11+18).

5. How can you use the right to match?

Franchises may adjust their matching eligibility and retention list. A maximum of 6 players can be retained, whether through RTM or direct retention. If a franchise does not retain any players, it can still return 6 players via RTM in the auction.