IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Six Players Rajasthan Royals Can Target In Mega Auction; Check Retained Players And Remaining Purse

Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 Mega Auction: This franchise had retained six players before the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction and had spent a lot of money on these players. They spent a total of Rs 79 crore on them and would be entering this auction with a purse of Rs 41 crore to build a perfect team for the next season. Their main priority at the upcoming auction would be to use their limited resources judiciously and buy some low-key but talented players.

There would be lots of players who would fall under the category of Rs 30 lakhs to 70 lakhs and can also prove to be game-changers at the auction.

As they gear up for yet another mega-auction, let's take a look at six players that they can target:

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RR in IPL 2025 mega auction: Potential buys of RR

1. Tanush Kotian

The base price of this youngster at the auction is Rs 30 lakhs and there are high chances that he would be bought at that exact price. He has performed consistently in domestic cricket and his all-round abilities can make him one of the players to watch out for at the auction. He did play in one match for this franchise in IPL 2024 as an opener, so they might buy him again at the auction as he has been performing brilliantly in all formats and is considered one of the upcoming talents for Indian cricket.

2. Abdul Samad

He had represented SRH for the last few years. He is known for his batting prowess and has performed consistently in this tournament as well. Rajasthan Royals are searching for a finisher as their top-order batting lineup boasts of some brilliant players and Abdul Samad would fit into that role perfectly. He can bowl as well and had a decent run with the ball in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

3. Naman Dhir

This youngster had entered his name at the auction pool with a base price of Rs 30 lakhs and he did perform brilliantly in IPL 2024 while playing for MI. He can bat both as a top-order and lower-order batsman. He can also bowl as a seamer and can add balance to this franchise for the next season.

4. Jake Fraser-McGurk

This young Australian batter had a dream run in IPL 2024 as he batted at a strike rate of 234.04. His aggressive style of play matches with the franchise's search for a brilliant opener.

5. Marcus Stoinis

This Australian all-rounder provides versatility both as a hard-hitter and medium-pace bowler. Since this franchise gives importance to all their all-rounder, his abilities can enhance their lower-order batting order and strengthen their bowling lineup as well.

6. Washington Sundar

Sundar's skill as an off-spin bowler and as a lower-order batter would make him a valuable addition to this team. He can strengthen the team's spin department, an area where they have been struggling for the last few years.