The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to commence on March 22, with all ten franchises having announced their captains. Here's a breakdown of each team's leadership.

Author: Kunal Kothari

19 Mar,2025 06:19:07 PM

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to commence on March 22, with all ten franchises having announced their captains. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s leadership:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed as the captain of CSK for the 2025 season.

Delhi Capitals (DC): Axar Patel

Axar Patel takes over the captaincy of Delhi Capitals, bringing his experience as a spin-bowling all-rounder to the leadership role.

Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill has been named the captain of Gujarat Titans, reflecting the team’s trust in his batting prowess and leadership potential.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Ajinkya Rahane

Veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane leads KKR this season, bringing a wealth of experience to the defending champions.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants, bringing his dynamic playing style and leadership skills to the team.

Mumbai Indians (MI): Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya leads Mumbai Indians, aiming to guide the team to their sixth IPL title.

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has been named the captain of Punjab Kings, bringing his leadership experience to the franchise.

Rajasthan Royals (RR): Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson continues as the captain of Rajasthan Royals, providing stability and experience to the squad.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar steps into the leadership role for RCB, expressing confidence in the team’s balance and potential under his guidance.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Pat Cummins

Australian pacer Pat Cummins leads Sunrisers Hyderabad, bringing international experience to the franchise.

Note on Mumbai Indians’ Opening Match: Suryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai Indians in their opening match against Chennai Super Kings, as Hardik Pandya serves a one-match suspension due to a slow over-rate infraction from the previous season.

These leadership selections set the stage for an exciting IPL 2025 season, with each captain bringing unique skills and strategies to their respective teams.

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Kunal Kothari

From operating in the entertainment industry for almost eight years, Kunal talks, walks, sleeps and breathes movies. Apart from critiquing them, he tries to spot things others tend to miss and is always up for a game of trivia about anything and everything on-screen and off-screen. Kunal rose through the ranks after joining as a journalist to being the editor, film critic and senior correspondent at India Forums. A team player and hard worker, he likes to have a cogent approach towards critical analysis, where you might find him on the field, ready for an insightful conversation about the movies.

All Captains of IPL Teams & What To Expect

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to commence on March 22, with all ten franchises having announced their captains. Here's a breakdown of each team's leadership.

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