Explore the IPL 2025 retention list where seven unexpected players have secured massive pay hikes, surpassing even stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. These rising stars have captured team interest with standout performances, leading to incredible salary jumps, some soaring as high as 6900%. Discover the new faces of the IPL who redefined their value and earned impressive deals in this year’s retention round. From breakthrough talent to consistent performers, this list reveals who made headlines with their big paydays and how the league’s dynamics are shifting in favor of emerging talent. Get the full scoop here!
7. Rinku Singh
India’s star batsman Rinku Singh was kept by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2025. He is one of the players who received the biggest pay raise compared to last season. In IPL 2024, Rinku earned Rs 55 lakh, but after his impressive performance for the champion team, he got a huge 2264% salary hike. He was retained for Rs 13 crore.
6. Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh was one of the most discussed picks for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024 auction. He joined the team and became one of only two players they decided to keep before the IPL 2025 mega auction. Punjab Kings initially signed him for Rs 20 lakh, but this season he will earn Rs 5.5 crore, marking a huge increase of 2650%.
5. Sai Sudharshan
India’s 23-year-old batsman Sai Sudarshan received a big pay raise. In IPL 2024, Sudarshan played for Gujarat Titans and earned Rs 20 lakh. But now, with his retention before the auction, he will get Rs 8.5 crore, which is 4150% more than last season.
4. Mayank Yadav
India’s young fast bowler Mayank Yadav made a big impact in IPL 2024 with his outstanding performance for the Lucknow Super Giants. Last season, he played only a few matches and earned Rs 20 lakh. However, with his retention this year, he will now earn Rs 11 crore—a massive salary increase of 5400%.
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3. Rajat Patidar
Likewise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)’s Rajat Patidar received a huge 5400% salary increase. In IPL 2024, he earned Rs 20 lakh, but with his retention, he will now make Rs 11 crore. He will be one of the most important players for the team.
2. Matheesha Pathirana
Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana received the second-highest pay increase after being kept by Chennai Super Kings. In IPL 2024, Pathirana earned ₹20 lakh, but after being retained, his salary has jumped significantly. For IPL 2025, he will earn ₹13 crore, which is a huge increase of 6400%.
1.Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel, the wicketkeeper-batsman for Rajasthan Royals, has received the biggest pay increase before IPL 2025. Last season, he earned ₹20 lakh, but after being retained, he will make ₹14 crore for IPL 2025. This is a huge jump of 6900% compared to his earnings last season.
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