There is no doubt about the role of a captain in the IPL, as every team wants a skipper who can lead from the front and deliver results. We have seen the impact that captains can have, with the best example being MS Dhoni. During his captaincy, he gave everything to CSK, leading the team to five trophies—all of their silverware coming under his leadership.
In recent times, we saw a similar example in IPL 2024, where Pat Cummins’ captaincy tactics transformed Sunrisers Hyderabad. He changed the team’s approach from defensive to aggressive, showcasing the value of a strong captain. Under his leadership, SRH put on an impressive performance.
As we look ahead to IPL 2025, with the auction complete and squads finalized, the focus now shifts to captaincy. Teams like Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Titans appear to have their captaincy sorted. However, there are several teams still searching for the right leader.
Who are these teams, and who could be their probable captains for the upcoming edition? Take a look
Captains of all 10 Teams In IPL 2025
| Captain Name | Team |
| Ajinkya Rahane (Possibility) | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Pat Cummins (Confirm) | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Sanju Samson (Confirm) | Rajasthan Royals |
| Virat Kohli (Possibility) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (Confirm) | Chennai Super Kings |
| KL Rahul (Possibility) | Delhi Capitals |
| Rishabh Pant (Possibility) | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Shubman Gill (Confirm) | Gujarat Titans |
| Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings |
| Hardik Pandya (Confirm) | Mumbai Indians |
