IPL 2025 Captains: Full List of Team Leaders for the Latest Indian Premier League Season
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to bring thrilling cricket action, and team captains play a crucial role in guiding their squads. With the conclusion of the mega auction in Jeddah, several franchises have finalized their leadership, while some teams have made bold new captaincy choices.
- 10 teams will compete in IPL 2025 with different captains.
- Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings, while Rishabh Pant takes charge of Lucknow Super Giants.
- Rajat Patidar replaces Virat Kohli as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain.
- Ajinkya Rahane is the new leader for Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Some teams, like Delhi Capitals, will have dual captains.
List of IPL 2025 Captains
The following players will lead their respective IPL franchises:
| Sr. No. | Team | Captain(s) for IPL 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | KL Rahul and Axar Patel* |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| 7 | Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
| 9 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar |
| 10 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
Major Captaincy Changes for IPL 2025
- Punjab Kings named Shreyas Iyer as captain, as confirmed on January 12, 2025.
- Delhi Capitals opted for a dual captaincy model with KL Rahul and Axar Patel.
- Rajat Patidar was chosen to lead RCB, marking a shift from Virat Kohli’s leadership.
- Ajinkya Rahane was unexpectedly announced as the new KKR captain, over rumored choice Venkatesh Iyer.
- LSG announced Rishabh Pant as captain on January 20, 2025.
Which IPL Team Has Won the Most Trophies?
Below is a breakdown of IPL trophies won by each franchise:
| Sr. No. | Team | IPL Trophies* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 0 |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | 1 (2022) |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 (2012, 2014, 2024) |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 0 |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians | 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| 7 | Punjab Kings | 0 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 (2008) |
| 9 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 0 |
| 10 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 (2016) |
The IPL 2025 season brings new leadership and exciting captaincy changes, making the tournament even more thrilling. With experienced players like Hardik Pandya, Pat Cummins, and Shubman Gill leading their teams, and fresh faces like Rajat Patidar taking charge, this season promises to be full of surprises.
Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament unfolds!