IPL 2025 Captains: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to be an exciting tournament with a mix of experienced and newly appointed captains leading their teams. Here’s a complete list of the captains along with their ranking based on their past performances and leadership success.
IPL 2025 Captains List:
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Hardik Pandya
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Pat Cummins
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Sanju Samson
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Rajat Patidar
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Rishabh Pant
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Ajinkya Rahane
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shreyas Iyer
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Yet to be announced
Ranking IPL 2025 Captains Based on Past Success and Stats:
1. Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians)
Hardik Pandya is one of the most successful young captains in the IPL, having led Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in their debut season in 2022. His ability to perform under pressure and his aggressive leadership style make him a formidable captain. With a win percentage of 59.52% (25 wins in 43 matches), Pandya has proven himself as a leader who can turn a team into title contenders.
2. Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings)
Shreyas Iyer took Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title in 2024, showcasing his tactical awareness and ability to lead from the front. His win percentage of 54.28% (38 wins in 70 matches) reflects his consistency as a captain. With his move to Punjab Kings, he will look to replicate his success and bring stability to the franchise.
3. Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Pat Cummins led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL 2024 final, proving his leadership credentials in the T20 format. Known for his calm and composed nature, he brought a disciplined approach to the SRH camp. With a win percentage of 60% (9 wins in 15 matches), Cummins’ ability to lead a balanced side makes him a top contender among IPL captains.
4. Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Ajinkya Rahane has prior experience leading Rajasthan Royals and has been a steady presence in IPL leadership circles. Though his win percentage of 47.29% (35 wins in 74 matches) isn’t the highest, his experience and tactical knowledge make him a valuable leader for KKR. He will aim to carry forward KKR’s momentum after their title-winning 2024 season.
5. Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals)
Sanju Samson led Rajasthan Royals to the IPL 2022 final, showcasing his leadership potential. Despite a win percentage of 48.88% (22 wins in 45 matches), he has consistently guided RR into playoff contention. His ability to inspire young players and lead from the front with the bat makes him a crucial captain for RR.
6. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants)
Rishabh Pant previously captained Delhi Capitals, achieving a respectable win percentage of 53.12%. Known for his aggressive and fearless leadership style, Pant brings energy to any team he leads. Now leading Lucknow Super Giants, he will aim to push them towards their first IPL title.
7. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)
Ruturaj Gaikwad took over the CSK captaincy from MS Dhoni in 2024. While he is relatively new to leadership at this level, his calmness under pressure and solid batting performances make him a promising leader. He will be eager to maintain CSK’s legacy as one of the most successful IPL franchises.
8. Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Shubman Gill has been entrusted with the Gujarat Titans captaincy for IPL 2025 again. He had a bad IPL 2024 as captain winning just 5 games from 14 matches with GT finishing 8th. However, given his maturity and consistent performances as a batsman, he is expected to grow into the leadership role quickly and guide GT to success.
9. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Newly appointed as RCB’s captain for IPL 2025, Rajat Patidar has no prior IPL captaincy experience. However, he has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket and will look to establish himself as a strong leader for the Bangalore-based franchise.
10. Delhi Capitals (TBA)
Delhi Capitals have yet to announce their captain for IPL 2025. Reports suggest that KL Rahul was offered the role but declined. The franchise is yet to finalize its leader for the upcoming season.
With a mix of proven winners and emerging leaders, IPL 2025 is set to be a thrilling season. Captains like Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer bring championship experience, while rising stars like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill look to carve out their legacy. With SRH’s resurgence under Cummins in 2024 and RR’s remarkable 2022 campaign under Samson, these teams are expected to be strong contenders again this season.
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