The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season features a diverse array of team captains, each bringing unique leadership qualities and experiences to their respective franchises. Ruturaj Gaikwad continues to lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after taking over from MS Dhoni in 2024.
Hardik Pandya retains his role as captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI), aiming to improve the previous season's performance. Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain, bringing his extensive experience to the defending champions.
Pat Cummins remains at the helm of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) after guiding them to the IPL 2024 final. Axar Patel steps into the leadership role for Delhi Capitals (DC), replacing Rishabh Pant.
Shubman Gill continues as captain of the Gujarat Titans (GT), seeking to enhance their performance this season.
Rajat Patidar takes over as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), succeeding Faf du Plessis. Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings (PBKS), bringing his recent success and leadership experience to the franchise.
Rishabh Pant captains Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) following a record-breaking signing, aiming to inject fresh energy into the team. Sanju Samson continues to lead Rajasthan Royals (RR), having been a cornerstone of the franchise since 2018.
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IPL 2025 features 10 captains leading their teams, each bringing unique leadership skills and experience to compete for the trophy.
#1. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Total Matches Played: 111
- Matches as Captain: 43
- Wins: 23
- Losses: 19
- Tie: 1
Rishabh Pant has been a dynamic performer in the IPL, showcasing his talent with both the bat and gloves. In his career spanning 111 matches, he has amassed 3,284 runs at an impressive average of 35.31 and a strike rate of 148.93.
His highest score of 128* highlights his ability to play match-winning knocks. Pant has registered one century and 18 half-centuries, hitting 296 fours and 154 sixes.
Besides his batting prowess, he has been sharp behind the stumps, recording 75 catches and 23 stumpings, making him a valuable asset for his team.
As a captain, Pant has led his team in 43 matches, securing 23 wins, 19 losses, and 1 tie, with a win-loss ratio of 1.21. He has delivered impressive performances with the bat, scoring 1205 runs in 43 games. He maintains an average of 35 and a strike rate of 144, with six half-centuries to his name.
#2. Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Total Matches Played: 137
- Matches as Captain: 45
- Wins: 26
- Losses: 19
- Tie: 0
Hardik Pandya’s IPL captaincy has seen both highs and lows. Leading the Gujarat Titans, he enjoyed a remarkable start, winning the title in his debut season and finishing as runners-up the following year.
Across his tenure as captain for both GT and MI, Pandya has led in 45 matches, securing 26 wins and facing 19 losses, with a win percentage of 57.77.
He has been a dynamic all-rounder in the IPL, showcasing his prowess in batting, bowling, and fielding. In 137 matches, he has scored 2,525 runs with a highest score of 91 and an average of 28.69.
His aggressive batting style is reflected in his impressive strike rate of 145.62, with 189 fours 136 sixes, and 10 half-centuries to his name.
With the ball, Pandya has bowled 1,418 deliveries, taking 64 wickets at an average of 33.59 and an economy rate of 9.10. His best bowling figures stand at 3/17. In the field, he has taken 69 catches, proving to be a reliable fielder.
#3. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Captain: Sanju Samson
- Total Matches Played: 167
- Matches as Captain: 61
- Wins: 31
- Losses: 29
- Tie: 1
Sanju Samson has led Rajasthan Royals (RR) as captain since 2021, guiding the team through 61 matches. Under his leadership, RR has secured 31 victories while facing 29 defeats, with one match ending without a result. His win percentage stands at 51.67%, reflecting a balanced captaincy record.
He has been a key player for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, showcasing his talent as a batsman, and wicketkeeper. Across 167 matches, he has scored 4,419 runs at an average of 30.69 and a strike rate of 138.96.
His highest score of 119 highlights his ability to play match-winning knocks. Samson has registered three centuries and 25 half-centuries, hitting 352 fours and 206 sixes. As a wicketkeeper, he has been reliable behind the stumps, recording 82 catches and 16 stumpings.
#4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Captain: Rajat Patidar
- Total Matches Played: 27
- Matches as Captain: 0
- Wins: N/A
- Losses: N/A
- Tie: N/A
Rajat Patidar has been announced as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2025, taking over the leadership role with high expectations.
A dependable middle-order batter, Patidar has played 27 IPL matches, scoring 799 runs at an impressive strike rate of 158.85. His highest score of 112* highlights his ability to play match-winning knocks.
With an average of 34.74, he has also registered one century and seven fifties, proving his consistency. In addition to his batting prowess, Patidar has been sharp on the field, taking eight catches.
As he steps into his new role, RCB fans will hope his leadership brings success to the franchise in IPL 2025.
#5. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Total Matches Played: 115
- Matches as Captain: 69
- Wins: 38
- Losses: 29
- Tie: 2
Shreyas Iyer has showcased strong leadership skills while captaining both Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL.
During his tenure with DC, he led the team in 41 matches, securing 21 victories and facing 18 defeats, with a win percentage of 51.21%. He also had two tied matches.
As KKR's captain, Iyer has been more effective, winning 17 out of 29 matches and losing 11, achieving a higher win percentage of 58.62%.
He has been a consistent performer in the IPL, showcasing his batting prowess across multiple seasons. In his IPL career, he has played 115 matches, scoring 3,127 runs with a highest score of 96.
Maintaining an average of 32.24 and a strike rate of 127.48, he has been a reliable middle-order batter. Although he has yet to score a century, he has registered 21 half-centuries, hitting 271 fours and 113 sixes. Apart from his batting, Iyer has also contributed to the field with 49 catches.
#6. Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Captain: Axar Patel
- Total Matches Played: 150
- Matches as Captain: 0
- Wins: N/A
- Losses: N/A
- Tie: N/A
Axar Patel has been a consistent performer in the IPL, contributing with both bat and ball. In 150 matches, he has scored 1,653 runs with a highest score of 66, an average of 21.47, and a strike rate of 130.88.
Though he hasn’t scored a century, he has three fifties to his name, along with 107 fours and 79 sixes. In the field, he has taken 72 catches.
As a bowler, Axar has delivered 3,099 balls, conceding 3,758 runs while picking up 123 wickets at an average of 30.55 and an economy rate of 7.28. His best bowling figures are 4/21, and he has taken one four-wicket haul.
For IPL 2025, Axar Patel has been appointed as the captain of the Delhi Capitals for the first time. As a leader, he will aim to guide his team with his all-round abilities and experience in the tournament.
#7. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Total Matches Played: 66
- Matches as Captain: 14
- Wins: 7
- Losses: 7
- Tie: 0
Ruturaj Gaikwad has led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 14 IPL matches, delivering a balanced performance as captain. Under his leadership, CSK secured 7 wins and faced 7 losses, maintaining a win percentage of 50. With no tied or no-result games, his win/loss ratio stands at 1.00.
He has been a consistent performer in the IPL, showcasing his batting prowess across multiple seasons. In 66 matches, he has amassed 2,380 runs at an impressive average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 136.86.
His highest score remains an unbeaten 108*, and he has registered two centuries and 18 half-centuries in his career. Gaikwad has been a reliable top-order batter, hitting 217 fours and 91 sixes.
Apart from his batting contributions, he has also been sharp on the field, taking 36 catches. He has been CSK’s most consistent opener, making him a crucial asset in the league.
#8. Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Captain: Shubhman Gill
- Total Matches Played: 103
- Matches as Captain: 14
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 7
- Tie: 2
Shubman Gill led the Gujarat Titans (GT) as captain in the IPL, experiencing a mixed run. In 14 matches as skipper, he secured 5 wins, faced 7 losses, and had 2 no-result games.
Gill has been a standout performer in the IPL, delivering consistent performances with the bat. In 103 matches, he has accumulated 3,216 runs at an impressive average of 37.84 and a strike rate of 135.70.
His highest score in the tournament is 129, and he has registered four centuries and 20 half-centuries. He has been a key top-order batter, striking 310 fours and 95 sixes. Apart from his batting contributions, he has also been reliable on the field, taking 37 catches.
#9. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
- Total Matches Played: 185
- Matches as Captain: 25
- Wins: 9
- Losses: 16
- Tie: 0
Ajinkya Rahane has prior IPL captaincy experience, having led Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) between 2017 and 2019. In 25 matches as captain, he secured 9 wins and faced 16 losses, resulting in a win percentage of 36%.
While he showcased his leadership skills, his teams struggled for consistency. Now, as the newly appointed captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2025, Rahane will look to bring stability and experience to the squad.
Additionally, overall in 185 matches, he has accumulated 4,642 runs at an average of 30.14 and a strike rate of 123.42. His highest score remains an unbeaten 105*, with two centuries and 30 half-centuries to his name.
A technically sound batter, Rahane has struck 478 fours and 103 sixes throughout his IPL career. In the field, he has been reliable, taking 71 catches. While primarily known for his batting, he has also bowled six deliveries, picking up one wicket with best figures of 1/5.
#10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Total Matches Played: 58
- Matches as Captain: 14
- Wins: 8
- Losses: 6
- Tie: 0
Pat Cummins has showcased strong leadership skills in the IPL, captaining his team in 14 matches. Under his captaincy, he secured 8 wins and faced 6 losses, resulting in a solid win percentage of 57.14%.
He has been a valuable player in the IPL, contributing with both bat and ball. In 58 matches, he has scored 515 runs at an average of 19.81 and a striking rate of 149.71. His highest score is an unbeaten 66*, and he has registered three half-centuries.
Cummins has also hit 33 fours and 34 sixes, proving his ability to accelerate the innings when needed. With the ball, he has bowled 1,319 deliveries, picking up 63 wickets at an average of 30.52 and an economy rate of 8.75.
His best bowling figures in an IPL match stand at 4/34, and he has one four-wicket haul to his name. In the field, he has taken 15 catches. Cummins' all-round abilities make him a key player in the tournament.
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