The Delhi Capitals have appointed Axar Patel as their captain, making them the final team to announce their skipper for the upcoming IPL season. The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 22, with the opening clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. As the tournament nears, fans eagerly await thrilling performances from their favorite teams. Here’s a deep dive into the squads and captains of all 10 teams for IPL 2025.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Captain: Axar Patel
Delhi Capitals have entrusted Axar Patel with the leadership role. This decision reflects his consistency as an all-rounder and his deep understanding of the game. The squad comprises a blend of experienced and young players, ensuring balance across departments.
Squad: KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, Tristian Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, T Natrajan, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmanta Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Chennai Super Kings have transitioned from MS Dhoni’s legendary leadership to Ruturaj Gaikwad. His composed batting and tactical acumen make him an ideal successor.
Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Captain: Shubman Gill
Gujarat Titans have continued with Shubman Gill as their leader. His exceptional batting and maturity make him a promising captain.
Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, B. Sai Sudharshan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Mohmmad Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, R. Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Kareem Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane takes charge of KKR this season. His experience and stability will be key to guiding the squad.
Squad: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya continues as Mumbai Indians’ captain. His all-round ability and leadership skills will be crucial in the team’s campaign.
Squad: Hardik Pandya (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Venkat Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Vignesh Puthhur, Suryakumar Yadav.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant returns to lead LSG. His aggressive batting and innovative captaincy could be game-changers.
Squad: Rishabh Pant (c), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings, bringing his dynamic batting and strategic leadership to the squad.
Squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Pravin Dubey, Nehal Wadhera.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Captain: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson continues as Rajasthan Royals’ captain. His leadership and batting prowess will play a pivotal role.
Squad: Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazal Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Captain: Rajat Patidar
RCB have named Rajat Patidar as their captain. His emerging leadership qualities will be tested this season.
Squad: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Captain: Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins leads Sunrisers Hyderabad, bringing his international experience and fast-bowling strength to the team.
Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klassen, Nitish Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby.
With the squads finalized and captains announced, the 2025 IPL promises an electrifying contest. Cricket fans can expect a season filled with spectacular performances and unforgettable moments.
