RTM Rule in IPL 2025: What is Right To Match Card Before Retention Day Deadline?

With MS Dhoni likely to be retained via Right To Match, there has already been so much talk over the RTM rule. So, what is it and why does Dhoni and a few other players need it. Not just CSK and Dhoni, the RTM card could help all the 10 franchises if used judiciously. 

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RIGHT TO MATCH (RTM) CARD

1: When was the Right To Match (RTM) card introduced in IPL ?

A: The RTM card was introduced during the mega auction ahead of IPL 2014.

2: How long was the RTM card retained in the IPL auctions?

A: The RTM card was retained for the mega auction before IPL 2018 but was stopped before the 2022 season as not many were using it.

3: How many RTM cards were franchises allowed to use in previous mega auctions?

A: Franchises were allowed a maximum of three RTM cards during mega auctions.

4: What does the RTM card allow a franchise to do?

A: The RTM card allows a franchise to buy back a player who was part of their squad in the previous season by matching the price at which that player is sold at the auction.

5: The new RTM rule regarding the RTM card in the upcoming 2025 mega auction?

A: In the upcoming auction, if the previous franchise wants to use the RTM card, the franchise that made the final bid will have an additional opportunity to raise its bid.

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6: How many RTMs will each franchise have during the mega auction?

A: It is about combinations - that is the key to using the RTM well. Franchises can decide how to combine outright retentions and RTM cards to keep up to six players from their 2024 squad. If a franchise chooses not to retain any player, it will have six RTM cards for the auction.