The Indian Premier League’s 18th season is just around the corner, and all teams are gearing up for the upcoming season. This year, a total of five teams will be led by new captains in the IPL 2025. Now that all 10 teams have confirmed their captains, the excitement is building up. Delhi Capitals recently announced spin all-rounder Axar Patel as their team captain, completing the lineup of captains for all teams.
The IPL 2025 season will see Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders with new captains at the helm. Delhi will be led by Axar Patel, while Lucknow will be captained by Rishabh Pant, Punjab Kings by Shreyas Iyer, Royal Challengers Bangalore by Rajat Patidar, and Kolkata Knight Riders by Ajinkya Rahane.
Here’s a rundown of all 10 teams and their captains:
- Delhi Capitals – Axar Patel
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – Pat Cummins
- Royal Challengers Bangalore – Rajat Patidar
- Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson
- Punjab Kings – Shreyas Iyer
- Lucknow Super Giants – Rishabh Pant
- Mumbai Indians – Hardik Pandya
- Kolkata Knight Riders – Ajinkya Rahane
- Gujarat Titans – Shubman Gill
- Chennai Super Kings – Ruturaj Gaikwad
The IPL 2025 season is set to kick off on March 22, with all matches taking place across 13 cities. The first match will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM and the match starting at 7:30 PM. Royal Challengers Bangalore has handed over the captaincy to Rajat Patidar, while Kolkata Knight Riders will be led by seasoned player Ajinkya Rahane.
The opening ceremony of IPL 2025 will take place at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, featuring performances by renowned Bollywood stars. Although the list of performers is yet to be confirmed, the ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM on March 22. As the stage is set for the IPL 2025, fans can expect an electrifying season with new captains, new teams, and plenty of action on the field.
