List of IPL 2025 captains: Who will captain which IPL team?

Discover the full list of IPL 2025 captains. Find out who will lead each IPL team this season and their potential impact on the tournament.

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As all ten teams gear up for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), strong squads have been assembled through the mega auction and player retentions. Yet, the absence of captaincy announcements for some franchises is leaving fans curious about their strategies.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will continue leading Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Despite an average campaign last season that saw CSK finish fifth, Gaikwad is looking to redeem himself this year, with the iconic MS Dhoni providing guidance. Gujarat Titans (GT), who were IPL champions in 2022 and runners-up in 2023, are sticking with Shubman Gill as captain despite a poor eighth-place finish last season.

Mumbai Indians (MI), coming off a disastrous 10th-place finish, have chosen to retain Hardik Pandya as captain despite fan demands for Rohit Sharma to return to the role. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a title but was not retained by them, has found a new home with Punjab Kings (PBKS) and is expected to lead their quest for a maiden IPL title.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will continue under Sanju Samson, aiming to build on their third-place finish last season. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), led by Pat Cummins, will look to go one step further after finishing as runners-up in 2024.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), KKR, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Delhi Capitals (DC) have yet to reveal their captains. Former captain Virat Kohli might reclaim leadership for RCB, or the team could opt for a younger face like Rajat Patidar or Phil Salt. 

Venkatesh Iyer, acquired for ₹23.75 crore, is the favourite for captaincy for KKR, but Ajinkya Rahane remains a strong contender. Rishabh Pant, purchased for a record-breaking ₹27 crore, is expected to take the reins of LSG, though Nicholas Pooran is also in the mix. KL Rahul is the likely choice to lead DC, bringing stability to the side.

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Here is the list of IPL 2025 captains: who will captain which IPL team?

Teams

Captains

Chennai Super Kings 

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill

Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Pat Cummins

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant

Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel/KL Rahul