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IPL Mega Auctions RTM Rule Explained

IPL 2025 mega auctions are all set to place on November 24, 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

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In this edition, the Right To Match (RTM) card rule has been re-introduced for the auctions. 

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Ahead of the event, let's understand what is this RTM rule. 

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Each team was allowed to retain up to six players before the 2025 auction, with a maximum of five capped players and two uncapped Indian players.

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Teams that didn't use all six retention slots can use Right-to-Match (RTM) cards during the auction.

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For example, a team retaining five players would have one RTM card. An RTM card allows a team to match the highest bid on a former player and retain them.

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However, the rules of the capped and uncapped players will also apply in the RTM as well. 

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For instance, a team retaining five capped players can only use their remaining RTM card on an uncapped Indian player.

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