The Right to Match (RTM) card is making a comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction after being absent since the IPL 2022 season. Previously utilized in the IPL 2018 mega auction, the RTM card allows franchises greater flexibility in retaining players. For the IPL 2025 mega auction, teams can retain a maximum of six players, either directly or by using the RTM card during the auction. This strategic option provides franchises the opportunity to solidify their rosters while navigating the competitive auction landscape.
Players retained by CSK in last IPL auction using RTM
| Player | Price |
| Faf du Plessis | 1.6 crore |
| Dwayne Bravo | 6.4 crore |
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Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis was retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹1.6 crore in the IPL 2018 season. However, his performance during that season was not up to par, as he managed to score only 162 runs throughout the tournament.
Dwayne Bravo
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) utilized the Right to Match (RTM) card to retain Dwayne Bravo for ₹6.4 crore. During that season, he contributed significantly by scoring 141 runs while batting lower down the order and also taking 14 wickets.
Players CSK retained in IPL 2018
Apart from Du Plessis and Bravo, CSK retained MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Suresh Raina as their direct retentions. They entered the auction with a remaining purse of ₹47 crore (approximately US$5.6 million).
