IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Full Squad, Player List, Roles, and Prices
Rajasthan Royals (RR), the first IPL champions, have set their IPL 2025 squad. They used a well-planned strategy for the auction. Though RR couldn’t win the trophy last cycle, they were a top team. Their talent made them very competitive. Their decisions this year reflect a focus on a strong, balanced lineup.
Each franchise has a ₹120 crore purse and can retain six players. RR spent ₹79 crores to hold their core, leaving ₹41 crores for the auction. After two intense days of bidding in the IPL 2025 mega auction, the Rajasthan Royals built a squad. It blends proven talent with fresh potential.
IPL 2025: RR’s Costliest Player In The Mega Auction
Jofra Archer is the most expensive player at 12.50 Crore for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
RR’s Retained Players for IPL 2025
The Rajasthan Royals used all six retention spots. They wanted to keep their best players from the last cycle. It used a lot of their budget. But, it kept the team together.
| Player | Country | Price (In Crores) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | India | 18 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | 18 |
| Riyan Parag | India | 14 |
| Dhruv Jurel | India | 14 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | 11 |
| Sandeep Sharma | India | 4 |
Players Bought by RR in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction
| Player | Nation | Role | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | England | Bowler | 12.50 Crore |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | Bowler | 4.40 Crore |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | All-Rounder | 5.25 Crore |
| Akash Madhwal | India | Bowler | 1.20 Crore |
| Kumar Kartikeya | India | All-Rounder | 30 Lakhs |
| Nitish Rana | India | Batter | 4.20 Crore |
| Shubham Dubey | India | Batter | 80 Lakhs |
| Tushar Deshpande | India | Bowler | 6.50 Crore |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India | Batter | 1.10 Crore |
| Kunal Singh Rathore | India | Wicketkepeer Batter | 30 Lakhs |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | India | Bowler | 35 Lakhs |
| Ashok Sharma | India | Bowler | 30 Lakhs |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | Bowler | 2 Crore |
| Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | Bowler | 1.50 Crore |
Full RR Squad for IPL 2025
As the auction continues in Jeddah, here is the updated full squad of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025:
| Wicketkeepers | Batters | All-rounders | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Riyan Parag | Sandeep Sharma |
| Dhruv Jurel | Shimron Hetmyer ✈️ | Wanindu Hasaranga✈️ | Jofra Archer✈️ |
| Kunal Singh Rathore | Nitish Rana | Kumar Kartikeya | Maheesh Theekshana ✈️ |
| Shubham Dbuey | Akash Madhwal | ||
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Yudhvir Singh Charak | ||
| Ashok Sharma | |||
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | |||
| Kwena Maphaka | |||
| Tushar Deshpande |
RR’s Strategy and Key Auction Highlights
RR’s management had only ₹41 crores for the auction. So, they had to be precise and strategic in their bidding. In two days, the team acquired players to complement their core. They focused on versatility and match-winning skills.
