After an action-packed two-day IPL 2025 Player Auction, the Rajasthan Royals, owned by the Royals Sports Group, have finalized their squad for the upcoming season, securing the services of 14 players for a total of ₹40.7 crores. The auction saw the franchise reinforce its core team with a blend of experienced international stars and promising young talent.
The Royals secured the below players at the auction:
| Player Name | Amount (INR Cr) |
|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 12.5 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 6.5 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 5.3 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4.4 |
| Nitish Rana | 4.2 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2.0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 1.5 |
| Akash Madhwal | 1.2 |
| Vaibhav Raghuvanshi | 1.1 |
| Shubham Dubey | 0.8 |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | 0.4 |
| Kumar Kartikeya Singh | 0.3 |
| Kunal Singh Rathore | 0.3 |
| Ashok Sharma | 0.3 |
Lead owner Mr. Manoj Badale expressed satisfaction with the results of the auction, emphasizing the franchise’s strategic approach and the final composition of the team.
On the overall auction outcome, he remarked:
“We came into the auction with a strong Indian batting core that we believe has the ability to perform over multiple cycles. Our goal was to complement this with an experienced and talented bowling unit, and I’m happy with what we’ve been able to achieve. We’ve acquired multiple international wicket-takers and promising Indian talent while adding depth in both batting and bowling departments.
“Some of these are familiar faces who’ve developed with us over the last couple of years, and others are exciting new talents we can’t wait to work with. Overall, we’re delighted with the squad, which is a mixture of proven experience and exciting youth.”
On the strategy at the auction, he stated:
“Rahul, Kumar, and the entire team have done an incredible job preparing for these two days. By executing the vision and planning we had, I’m genuinely excited for the upcoming season. We identified our targets and secured most of them, assembling a squad that will be competitive and give our fans plenty of reasons to be proud.”
With their newly assembled squad, the Rajasthan Royals are set to take on IPL 2025 with a perfect mix of strategy, experience, and youthful energy, ensuring thrilling performances for cricket fans worldwide.