The stage is set for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), with the 18th season slated to kick off on March 22. The inaugural match will feature the Kolkata Knight Riders taking on the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Ahead of the tournament, all 10 teams have announced their captains, with the Delhi Capitals being the latest to join the fray, naming spin all-rounder Axar Patel as their skipper.
A total of five teams will be led by new captains in the 2025 IPL, including the Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders. The Delhi Capitals have opted for Axar Patel, while the Lucknow Super Giants will be led by Rishabh Pant, the Punjab Kings by Shreyas Iyer, the Royal Challengers Bangalore by Rajat Patidar, and the Kolkata Knight Riders by Ajinkya Rahane. With the captaincy announcements out of the way, it’s time to take a closer look at the age demographics of the skippers. Who’s the oldest, and who’s the youngest?
Captains’ Age Breakdown
As it turns out, Ajinkya Rahane, who will be leading the Kolkata Knight Riders, is the oldest captain in the 2025 IPL at 36 years old. On the other end of the spectrum, Shubman Gill, the captain of the Gujarat Titans, is the youngest at just 25 years old. Interestingly, the majority of the captains are 31 years old, including Axar Patel, Pat Cummins, Rajat Patidar, and Hardik Pandya. Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer are both 30 years old, while Rishabh Pant is 27, and Ruturaj Gaikwad is 28.
Team Captains and Their Ages
Here’s a rundown of the captains and their ages:
- Delhi Capitals – Axar Patel (31 years old)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – Pat Cummins (31 years old)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore – Rajat Patidar (31 years old)
- Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson (30 years old)
- Punjab Kings – Shreyas Iyer (30 years old)
- Lucknow Super Giants – Rishabh Pant (27 years old)
- Mumbai Indians – Hardik Pandya (31 years old)
- Kolkata Knight Riders – Ajinkya Rahane (36 years old)
- Gujarat Titans – Shubman Gill (25 years old)
- Chennai Super Kings – Ruturaj Gaikwad (28 years old)
With the captains in place, the stage is set for an exciting 2025 IPL season, filled with thrilling matches, stunning performances, and perhaps a few surprises along the way. As the tournament gets underway, fans will be eagerly watching to see how their favorite teams and captains fare in the competitive world of Indian Premier League cricket.