The IPL 2025 retention list is officially out, and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have locked in their key players as they gear up for the mega auction.
Here, we break down the finalized SRH retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 season.
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Who has SRH retained for IPL 2025?
With a strong performance last season and a run to the final, SRH has chosen to retain top performers to continue building on their success.
Below are the confirmed retentions:
Heinrich Klaasen: The South African wicketkeeper-batter remains one of the most explosive T20 players globally. With back-to-back impressive seasons, scoring 448 and 479 runs at strike rates over 170, Klaasen is a vital part of SRH’s batting core and has been retained for INR 23 crore.
Pat Cummins: After leading SRH to the finals with his consistent bowling, Cummins was retained at INR 18 crore.
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Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek has become one of SRH’s cornerstone players, scoring 484 runs last season. His ability to bowl left-arm orthodox spin adds depth, and he’s retained at INR 14 crore.
Travis Head: With 567 runs last season, Head’s top-order stability and aggressive play were pivotal. He is retained for INR 14 crore.
Nitish Kumar Reddy: A promising young all rounder recently capped with India, Nitish Kumar Reddy joins the retention list at INR 6 crore.
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What are the Retention costs for SRH Players?
Here’s a breakdown of the finalized retention costs for SRH:
Player | Role | Retention Cost |
---|---|---|
Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper-Batter | INR 23 crore |
Pat Cummins | Bowling All-Rounder | INR 18 crore |
Abhishek Sharma | Batting All-Rounder | INR 14 crore |
Travis Head | Top-Order Batter | INR 14 crore |
Nitish Kumar Reddy | Bowler | INR 6 crore |
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Remaining Auction Purse
With INR 75 crore spent on these retentions, SRH will enter the IPL 2025 mega auction with INR 45 crore remaining from their total purse of INR 120 crore.
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