6 players DC can retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

The franchises are geared up for the mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. With the new retention rules set by the BCCI, the franchises can now retain six players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. In case the franchises don't retain any of their players, they can use six right-to-match (RTM) cards instead during the auction, which allow them to bring their best players back to the squad for the same price at which any other franchise makes a final bid.With six retentions available ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the franchises can bring their back to their squad who have been a crucial part of the team over the years with their consistent performances. The franchises have been given a deadline of October 31, to send their player retention list. Here’s the possible retentions for the franchises ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. DC possible retentions for IPL 2025 mega auction Delhi Capitals (DC) didn’t have a good outing in the last three editions of the IPL. Reaching the finals in 2020 and finishing at the top of points table in 2021, DC failed to reach the playoffs in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively. However, there were some top performances from the players in IPL 2024, and DC will look to get them back in the squad ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. However, they may also release some of their star players before the auction. Let’s have a look at DC’s six possible retentions before IPL 2025 mega auction. DC Retention List Rishabh Pant After missing out on IPL 2023 after a major car accident, DC skipper Rishabh Pant had a good outing in his comeback season in IPL 2024 as the wicket-keeper batter, scoring 446 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 155.40. Pant has been a crucial member of DC over the years, and might be among the top retentions for DC ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. DC may retain Pant at a price of INR 18 crore. #PAGE_BREAK# Axar Patel Axar Patel has developed himself as an all-rounder in the last couple of years, and has been a pillar of DC’s middle order. Apart from that, Axar has been a crucial left-arm spinner over the years for DC. He might be retained at a price of INR 14 crore by DC ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. #PAGE_BREAK# Kuldeep Yadav Kuldeep Yadav has established himself as one of the best spin bowlers in recent times, and has been a crucial player for DC over the years. He might be among the confirmed retentions for DC ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The franchise can retain him at a price of INR 14 crore. #PAGE_BREAK# Jake Fraser-McGurk Australia’s Jake Fraser-McGurk took IPL 2024 to fire with his destructive batting in his debut season in the cash-rich league. The right-hander gave fiery starts to DC, and took full use of the powerplay, scoring 330 runs from nine games batting at a deadly strike rate of 234.04 in the entire season. He could be the first overseas player to get retained by DC at a price of INR 11 crore. #PAGE_BREAK# Tristan Stubbs Tristan Stubbs has provided strength to DC’s middle order in the IPL. The South African batter scored 378 runs from 14 matches in IPL 2024 at a strike rate of 190.90. However, he might not fit in the price bracket, and DC might release him before the auction. However, he can be a part of the DC squad again as they might end up use the right to match card on him in the IPL 2025 mega auction. #PAGE_BREAK# Abishek Porel Young wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was impressive with his batting while playing for DC in IPL 2024. The left-hander scored 327 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 159.51. DC can retain him as an uncapped Indian player at a price of INR 4 crore.

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6 players DC can retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction