The anticipation for IPL 2025 is at an all-time high as franchises have finalized their squads with strategic buys and fresh leadership changes. Fans are eager to witness thrilling cricket action as teams gear up with new captains and star players.
Major Captaincy Changes in IPL 2025
- Shreyas Iyer takes over as Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain after leading KKR to the 2024 title. He was bought for a record Rs 26.75 crores.
- Ajinkya Rahane replaces Iyer as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper.
- Rishabh Pant returns from injury to lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
- Pat Cummins becomes the only overseas captain, taking charge of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
- Rajat Patidar is the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
- Axar Patel leads Delhi Capitals (DC).
- No changes for Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Rajasthan Royals (RR), with Hardik Pandya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sanju Samson retaining their captaincy roles.
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Full IPL 2025 Squads
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Key Players: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Sam Curran, Devon Conway
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Key Players: Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Captain: Rajat Patidar
Key Players: Virat Kohli, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Tim David
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Captain: Pat Cummins
Key Players: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Shami, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Captain: Sanju Samson
Key Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Nitish Rana
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Key Players: Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mitchell Marsh
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Key Players: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Captain: Axar Patel
Key Players: KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Tristan Stubbs, T Natarajan
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Captain: Shubman Gill
Key Players: Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Key Players: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks
Expert Insights: What to Expect in IPL 2025
- Big-Money Signings: Shreyas Iyer’s record Rs 26.75 crore move to PBKS is the biggest transfer of the season.
- New Captain Strategies: The changes in leadership could impact team performances and playstyle significantly.
- Overseas Players’ Impact: Pat Cummins leading SRH adds an interesting dimension with an international player at the helm.
Final Thoughts
With fresh squads, star-studded lineups, and captaincy shifts, IPL 2025 promises an exhilarating season. Which team are you supporting? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
