IPL 2025 Captains Announced for All Teams

It remains true that the Indian Premier League (IPL) functions as a stage where fresh talent develops alongside established cricketing professionals can demonstrate their abilities. The tournament functions beyond cricket attractions as it serves to develop leadership potential for all participants. During the forthcoming 2025 season, several clubs have chosen to put their fate in fresh leadership hands while other teams decided to retain their tried and tested captains. The following article gives an extensive review of who will lead the 10 IPL teams during the IPL 2025 season with their captains and coaches identified.

IPL 2025 Captains List:

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

• Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Coach: Stephen Fleming

The team CSK maintains its leadership approach by choosing Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead the team in IPL 2025. The promising young cricketer Gaikwad displays a composed persona and strategic expertise in his cricketing career. He and his team will receive guidance from Stephen Fleming who has maintained an ongoing role in the CSK dugout for many years.

2. Delhi Capitals (DC)

• Captain: To be announced
• Coach: Hemang Badani

The Delhi Capitals possess numerous talented players although the team hasn't disclosed their captainship for 2025. The winner of the captaincy selection process among their talented players will play a key role in determining their ultimate success. Team captain Ricky Ponting shows enthusiasm for transforming his squad into a championship-winning team due to his aggressive leadership qualities and tactical abilities.

3. Gujarat Titans (GT)

• Captain: Shubman Gill
• Coach: Ashish Nehra

Gujarat Titans demonstrate their confidence in the talented batting skills of Shubman Gill by selecting him as their captain. Lead the Gujarat Titans with his elegant batting style towards a consecutive title victory as Gill seeks to make his name stronger. Ashish Nehra demonstrates outstanding coaching abilities which he will provide to Gill through his expertise as a previous Indian fast bowler.

4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

• Captain: To be announced
• Coach: Chandrakant Pandit

The most victorious IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders has not revealed their field leader selection for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. As the team seeks to regain its league-ceiling position KKR continues to keep a devoted fanbase throughout its rich heritage. The domestic cricket community highly respects Chandrakant Pandit who has taken charge of leading this team to optimal performance.

5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

• Captain: Rishabh Pant
• Coach: Justin Langer

Lucknow Super Giants took a daring decision to select Rishabh Pant for their captaincy role. A fearful batsman who attacks opponents aggressively is how people know Pant as he plays powerfully. With Justin Langer by his side as his consultant, Rishabh Pant will work to lead LSG toward future achievement.

6. Mumbai Indians (MI)

• Captain: Hardik Pandya
• Coach: Mahela Jayawardene

Defenders of the IPL title Mumbai Indians made Hardik Pandya their captain for the 2025 season. During recent years Pandya established his leadership skills through his charismatic all-rounder role. The team will have Mahela Jayawardene by his side as their astute tactician together with his former captain experience.

7. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• Captain: Shreyas Iyer
• Coach: Ricky Ponting

The Punjab Kings team leadership has chosen Shreyas Iyer as their captain because he demonstrates both batting abilities and leadership skills. Iyer established his consistent success in IPL so he aims to develop PBKS into an intimidating team. Trevor Bayliss serves as his coach because he has extensive coaching experience in the T20 format.

8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• Captain: Sanju Samson
• Coach: Rahul Dravid

The Rajasthan Royals organization maintains trust in Sanju Samson because of his elegant batting and his approach as a composed leader. The current few seasons as RR leader have Samson optimistically aiming for championship success during the 2025 tournament. The cricket icon Kumar Sangakkara will support his colleague as a former leader of Sri Lanka while showcasing his status as an eminent figure in global cricket.

9. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

• Captain: Rajat Patidar
• Coach: Andy Flower

Rajat Patidar became the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain in an unusual decision. His talent as a batsman resulted in Royal Challengers Bangalore choosing Patidar as their new captain despite his big responsibility for the team. Andy Flower who served as Zimbabwe captain and currently works as an experienced coach will provide leadership to Patidar.

10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

• Captain: Pat Cummins
• Coach: Daniel Vettori

The captaincy choice from Sunrisers Hyderabad brought them, Pat Cummins, because of his leadership experience despite his background as a player. Because of his exceptional leadership and prophetic capabilities along with his front-line presence as Australia's Test team captain, Pat Cummins is famous. The coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad will assist Cummins specifically with Daniel Vettori who used to captain New Zealand and has earned solid respect in coaching.

The IPL 2025 season will be exciting because its 10 teams will be led by both veteran and new captains. The competition will produce an interesting battle of tactics because each captain expresses their own distinct playstyle. The tournament progression will offer spectators a chance to witness leaders who drive their teams toward victory and become part of IPL historical records.