SRH IPL 2025 Retentions: Full List Of Retained Players And Purse Remaining Before Mega Auction
SRH retained 5 players ahead of IPL mega auction [Source: @lohar__vinod/X.com]
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have announced their retained players for the IPL 2025 season, retaining a core group of five players on October 31. Known as the “Orange Army,” SRH has strategically held onto their top performers ahead of the upcoming mega auction, focusing on key players who showcased exceptional form during the IPL 2024 season. This move aims to strengthen their lineup while leaving room in the budget for additional talent at the auction.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have decided to retain the following five capped players:
SRH IPL 2025 Retentions
These retentions include openers, a wicketkeeper, a finishing batsman, and an all-rounder, providing SRH with a well-rounded lineup. Heinrich Klaasen tops the retention list. Pat Cummins, who captained SRH to the IPL 2024 finals, is one of their top retained players.
Players | Retention Spot | IPL 2025 Salary |
---|---|---|
Heinrich Klaasen | 1 | 23 crore |
Pat Cummins | 2 | 18 crore |
Abhishek Sharma | 3 | 14 crore |
Travis Head | 4 | 18 crore |
Nitish Kumar Reddy | 5 | 6 crore |
Remaining Purse - ₹45 crore
1st Retention For SRH for IPL 2025 – Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen has been retained for ₹23 crore, making him the highest-paid retention and topping the SRH retention list. The wicketkeeper-batter is recognized as one of the best T20 batters, known for his ability to handle both spin and pace.
2nd Retention For SRH for IPL 2025 - Pat Cummins
The Australian all-rounder was acquired for ₹20.5 crore last season and is now retained for ₹18 crore, making him the second SRH retention. Cummins led SRH to the finals in IPL 2024 and has been in sensational form with both bat and ball.
3rd Retention For SRH for IPL 2025 - Abhishek Sharma
The batting sensation, Abhishek Sharma had a standout season, scoring 484 runs at a strike rate of 204.22. He has been retained for ₹14 crore and formed a strong partnership with Travis Head.
4th Retention For SRH for IPL 2025 - Travis Head
Travis Head is the fourth retention for SRH. He has been retained for ₹14 crore, showcasing his ability to set batting records. He is a key player during the PowerPlay, scoring 567 runs at a strike rate of 191.55.
5th Retention For SRH for IPL 2025 - Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Reddy, who won the Emerging Player of the Tournament award in IPL 2024, has been retained for ₹6 crore as the fifth retention. His all-round skills helped SRH reach the finals.
SRH Remaining Purse: ₹45 crore
With these retentions, SRH will enter the auction with a remaining purse of ₹45 crore. Each franchise starts with a total purse of ₹120 crore, and the retained players' prices are deducted from this total. SRH spent ₹79 crore on retaining their five players. They also have one Right to Match (RTM) option available. Notably, they did not retain big players like Washington Sundar, T Natarajan, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.