Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, brought all 10 franchises together to finalize their squads for the upcoming season. The event was packed with surprises as teams made strategic moves to strengthen their lineups for a shot at IPL glory.
Rajasthan Royals shocked their fans with bold decisions both before and during the auction. They opted not to retain marquee players like Jos Buttler, Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal, raising eyebrows across the cricketing world. To add to the surprise, the Royals chose not to use their Right to Match (RTM) card to bring these players back. However, the franchise made a strong comeback with some blockbuster acquisitions during the auction.
The Royals made headlines by securing the return of Jofra Archer, reinforcing their pace attack with one of the most lethal bowlers in T20 cricket. Additionally, they bolstered their spin department by acquiring two of the world’s premier spinners, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, creating a formidable duo to dominate the middle overs. To further enhance their bowling lineup, Rajasthan retained Sandeep Sharma and added promising pacers Akash Madhwal, Tushar Deshpande, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, forming a well-rounded attack capable of challenging any batting lineup.
On the batting front, Rajasthan will rely heavily on their retained stars Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, both of whom have been in outstanding form for their national sides. Their explosive performances at the top, combined with the strength of their newly enhanced bowling unit, position the Royals as a team to watch in IPL 2025.
With these key signings and a strong core, Rajasthan Royals have built a balanced and competitive squad, poised to make a significant impact in IPL 2025.
RR Players List 2025
| Player Name | IPL Salary |
| Sanju Samson | ₹18 crore |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | ₹18 crore |
| Riyan Parag | ₹14 crore |
| Dhruv Jurel | ₹14 crore |
| Jofra Archer | ₹12.50 crore |
| Shimron Hetmyer | ₹11 crore |
| Tushar Deshpande | ₹6.50 crore |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | ₹5.25 crore |
| Sandeep Sharma | ₹4 crore |
| Maheesh Theekshana | ₹4.40 crore |
| Nitish Rana | ₹4.20 crore |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | ₹2 crore |
| Akash Madhwal | ₹1.20 crore |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | ₹1.10 crore |
| Kwena Maphaka | ₹1.50 crore |
| Shubham Dubey | ₹80 lakh |
| Yudhvir Singh | ₹35 lakh |
| Kunal Rathore | ₹30 lakh |
| Ashok Sharma | ₹30 lakh |
| Kumar Kartikeya | ₹30 lakh |
Strongest RR Playing XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sandeep Sharma
- Akash Madhwal
IPL Auction 2025 Players List
Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma.
RR Retained Players
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma.
