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IPL 2025: Full List of Team Captains and Coaches in the Indian Premier League

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction was held on November 24 and 25, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A total of 1,574 players registered, out of which 574 were shortlisted for the auction.

Each team could have a maximum of 25 players and a minimum of 18, creating 204 available slots in the auction. Among these, 70 slots were allocated exclusively for overseas players.

The auction set new records, with Rishabh Pant making history as the most expensive player in IPL, signing a ₹27 crore deal with the Lucknow Super Giants.

The 2025 IPL season is set to kick off on March 21, 2025, featuring ten teams battling across 74 matches. This article provides a detailed list of all team captains and coaches for the upcoming season.

IPL 2025: All Teams Captains

Here’s the list of captains for all teams competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

1. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

  • Captain: Rishabh Pant
  • Price: ₹27 crore
  • Coach: Justin Langer
  • Mentor: Zaheer Khan

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Rishabh Pant, Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Moshin Khan, Mayank Yadav, and Avesh Khan.

Rishabh Pant will lead the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025 season. His appointment was announced on January 20, 2025, following his historic ₹27 crore purchase during the IPL Mega Auction in November 2024. Pant becomes the fourth captain in LSG’s history, succeeding KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, and Krunal Pandya.

2. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

  • Captain: Sanju Samson
  • Price: ₹18 crore
  • Head Coach: Rahul Dravid

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (WK), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Akash Madhwal.

Sanju Samson will continue as the captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the IPL 2025 season, a role he has held since 2021. A crucial figure in RR’s lineup, Samson led the team to the playoffs in IPL 2024 and will aim to guide them to their second IPL title this season.

3. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

  • Captain: Pat Cummins
  • Price: ₹18 crore
  • Head Coach: Daniel Vettori

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar.

Pat Cummins will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2025 season. Retained for ₹18 crore, the Australian pacer brings a wealth of experience and leadership skills to the team. Known for his strategic mindset and ability to perform under pressure, Cummins is poised to play a key role in SRH’s quest to recapture their former glory this season.

4. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

  • Captain: Virat Kohli* (*Yet to be confirmed)
  • Price: ₹21 crore
  • Head Coach: Andy Flower

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Liam Livingstone, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.

Virat Kohli is expected to captain Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025. Having stepped down from the role in 2021, Kohli is set to return to leadership as hinted by RCB legend AB de Villiers. With his vast experience and a history of leading the team to the IPL 2016 final, Kohli will aim to guide RCB to their long-awaited maiden title this season.

5. Punjab Kings (PBK)

  • Captain: Shreyas Iyer
  • Price: ₹26.75 crore
  • Head Coach: Ricky Ponting

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Prabhsimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Shreyas Iyer has been named the captain of Punjab Kings (PBK) for the IPL 2025 season. Officially appointed on January 12, 2025, Iyer was acquired for a record ₹26.75 crore during the IPL auction. A proven leader, he guided KKR to their IPL 2024 title and now reunites with coach Ricky Ponting to spearhead PBK’s quest for success.

6. Mumbai Indians (MI)

  • Captain: Hardik Pandya
  • Price: ₹16.35 crore
  • Head Coach: Mahela Jayawardene

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar.

Hardik Pandya will captain the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025. Leading a star-studded core that includes Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma, Pandya aims to guide the team to a strong resurgence this season.

7. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

  • Captain: Venkatesh Iyer* (*Yet to be confirmed)
  • Price: ₹23.75 crore
  • Head Coach: Chandrakant Pandit
  • Mentor: Dwayne Bravo

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora.

As of January 20, 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have yet to officially confirm their captain for IPL 2025. Venkatesh Iyer is currently the leading candidate for the role.

8. Gujarat Titans (GT)

  • Captain: Shubman Gill
  • Price: ₹16.50 crore
  • Head Coach: Ashish Nehra

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna.

Shubman Gill will continue as the captain of Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025. The franchise has retained Gill for his leadership, and he plays a pivotal role in the team with his batting consistency and experience.

9. Delhi Capitals (DC)

  • Captain: KL Rahul and Axar Patel* (*Yet to be confirmed)
  • Price: ₹16.5 crore
  • Head Coach: Hemang Badani

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.

As of now, Delhi Capitals (DC) have not officially confirmed their captain for IPL 2025. KL Rahul and Axar Patel are both in contention for the leadership role.

10. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

  • Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
  • Price: ₹18 crore
  • Head Coach: Stephen Fleming

Projected Playing XI for IPL 2025:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), R. Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad.

Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for IPL 2025, having taken over from MS Dhoni in 2024. A consistent performer for the team, Gaikwad leads with a mix of youthful energy and strategic insight, as he aims to guide CSK to their sixth IPL title.

Source: Jagran Josh

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