Last Updated on March 15, 2025 by Misha Bhatia
With Axar Patel named Delhi Capitals’ captain, all franchises have finalized their leadership for IPL 2025. Check out the full list of team captains for the 18th edition of the tournament.
March 15, 2025: All IPL 2025 Captains Confirmed: Axar Patel to Lead Delhi Capitals
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 gears up for its grand opening on March 22, all ten franchises have finalized their captains. With Axar Patel taking charge of Delhi Capitals, a fresh wave of leadership takes over the world’s biggest T20 league.
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The upcoming 18th season of IPL will witness a significant shift in leadership, with young and emerging captains replacing stalwarts like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, who have been synonymous with the tournament’s history.
Pat Cummins, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad, is the only overseas captain this season, while the remaining nine teams will be led by Indian players.
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Full List of IPL 2025 Captains:
✔ Kolkata Knight Riders – Ajinkya Rahane
✔ SunRisers Hyderabad – Pat Cummins
✔ Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson
✔ Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Rajat Patidar
✔ Chennai Super Kings – Ruturaj Gaikwad
✔ Delhi Capitals – Axar Patel
✔ Lucknow Super Giants – Rishabh Pant
✔ Punjab Kings – Shreyas Iyer
✔ Gujarat Titans – Shubman Gill
✔ Mumbai Indians – Hardik Pandya
IPL 2025 Schedule & Key Matches
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The IPL 2025 season will span 74 matches across 13 venues, concluding on May 25 with the grand final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Opening Matches:
📅 March 22 – KKR vs RCB at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
📅 March 23 – SRH vs RR (Afternoon), CSK vs MI (Evening)
IPL Playoffs Schedule:
📌 Qualifier 1 & Eliminator – Hyderabad (May 20 & 21)
📌 Qualifier 2 & Final – Kolkata (May 23 & 25)
Changing of the Guard in IPL Leadership
With the likes of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli stepping away from captaincy roles, a new generation of leaders will take charge. Ajinkya Rahane, Axar Patel, and Rajat Patidar are among the fresh faces entrusted with leading their franchises.
The IPL 2025 season promises to be an exciting mix of youth, experience, and fresh leadership, setting the stage for another thrilling edition of T20 cricket’s biggest spectacle!
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