IPL 2025: All Team Captains, Their Stats & Key Facts
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off in just a few days, marking the 18th installment of the much-awaited T20 cricket festival. The tournament features ten teams, each with a new captain who brings with him experienced leadership as well as a fresh strategy for the contest. Let’s have a detailed preview of each team, their captain, and some important stats.
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad continues to be the captain of CSK after taking over the leadership duties last season. The prolific opener has played a key role in giving the team good starts. During the 2024 season, he scored 578 runs at an average of 44.46, including five half-centuries. His cool mind and strategic awareness make him a great CSK captain.
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Captain: Axar Patel
Axar Patel has been named captain of Delhi Capitals for the 2025 season after Rishabh Pant was transferred to Lucknow Super Giants. A left-arm spinner with excellent batting skills, all-rounder Axar has been performing consistently well. He has taken 62 wickets at an economy rate of 7.09 and scored 967 runs in his IPL career. His experience and adaptability are likely to make DC’s campaign stronger.
3. Gujarat Titans (GT)
Captain: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill captains the inexperienced but technically class Gujarat Titans, bringing new life to the position. Gill’s brilliant batting has garnered praise, and his captaincy is likely to inspire the relatively young franchise. In the 2024 season, he scored 483 runs at an average of 38.69, showing consistency in the top order.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed captain of KKR for the 2025 season. Known for his traditional batting style and restrained leadership, Rahane has immense experience. He has scored over 4,000 runs with two centuries in his IPL career. His strategic approach is likely to bring success to KKR.
5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant, one of the most exciting wicketkeeper-batsmen in contemporary cricket, has been appointed to Lucknow Super Giants after a high-profile switch. Pant’s aggressive batting skills and aggressive attitude have made him a great cricketer. During the 2024 season, he has scored 512 runs at a strike rate of 147.36. His leadership will play a key role in determining the fate of LSG.
6. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya captains Mumbai Indians, and brings his dynamic all-round skills to the fore. Pandya, who missed the first game of the season due to suspension, has made a huge contribution to the team. He has played a key role in MI’s victories, contributing with both bat and ball. In the 2024 season, he scored 402 runs and took 14 wickets, proving his all-round abilities.
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer has been named the captain of Punjab Kings for 2025. A fine middle-order batsman, he has done well with Delhi Capitals under Iyer’s leadership. During the 2024 season, he averaged 33.76 with 439 runs. Being able to handle the innings and score quick runs when needed makes him a vital player for PBKS.
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Captain: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson remains the captain of Rajasthan Royals, contributing his wicketkeeping abilities and aggressive batting. Samson’s captaincy is characterized by inspiring young players. During the 2024 season, he scored 484 runs with a century, which shows his match-winning ability.
9. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Captain: Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar has been handed the captaincy of RCB for the 2025 season, replacing Faf du Plessis. It has been an amazing rise for Patidar with impressive performances in domestic cricket and previous IPL leadership. His captaincy is set to bring a different style of functioning to RCB, as they aim to lift their first IPL trophy.
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Captain: Pat Cummins
Australian pacer Pat Cummins will continue to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad. His aggressive pace and tactical thinking have been invaluable for SRH. During the 2024 season, Cummins took 18 wickets at an economy rate of 7.85. His leadership is crucial to SRH’s ambitions.
The 2025 IPL season will be full of exciting cricket action, with each captain having different strengths in their respective teams. Catch all the exciting IPL updates on BettingBreeze.
