All 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) teams on Saturday (November 15) announced their list of players they have retained ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, which will take place in December 2025. A total of 163 players will play for their IPL 2025 team in the 2026 edition of the world’s richest franchise cricket league as well.

Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have retained as many as 20 players from their IPL 2025 squad, whereas Punjab Kings will continue their association with 21 players. CSK, on the other hand, have retained 15 players, whereas KKR have only made 12 retentions.

Full list of players retained by 10 IPL teams ahead of IPL 2026 auction

Chennai Super Kings

Indians (11): Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), MS Dhoni, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Ayush Mhatre, Muke

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