The IPL 2025 auction will be a highly anticipated mega event, coming after a two-year gap since the 2022 season. Each franchise can have a maximum of 25 players in their squad. For player retention, all 10 teams were allowed to retain up to six players—five capped and two uncapped. Teams have retained varying numbers of players ahead of the auction.
Player slots remaining for all 10 teams ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction
Punjab Kings have the most work to do at the IPL 2025 mega auction, having retained only two players, meaning they will need to fill their squad entirely through the auction. Chennai Super Kings can purchase up to 20 players, while Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders have the fewest available slots, with 19 spots remaining after retaining six players each.
| Team | Total Players | Overseas Players |
| Chennai Super Kings | 20 | 7 |
| Delhi Capitals | 21 | 7 |
| Gujarat Titans | 20 | 7 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 19 | 6 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 20 | 7 |
| Mumbai Indians | 20 | 8 |
| Punjab Kings | 23 | 8 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 22 | 8 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 19 | 7 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 20 | 5 |
Remaining purse of IPL teams 2025
Having retained just two uncapped players, PBKS boast of a purse of Rs 110.5 cr. Meanwhile, MI are left with Rs 45 crore after retaining five capped players while RR are left with just Rs 41 cr.
| Teams | Auction Purse (Rs. crore) |
| Chennai Super Kings | 65 |
| Mumbai Indians | 45 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 51 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 41 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 45 |
| Gujarat Titans | 69 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 83 |
| Delhi Capitals | 73 |
| Punjab Kings | 110.5 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 69 |
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