Sat Mar 22 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025: New Captains Take the Helm as Familiar Faces Remain

**Mumbai, India** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, set to run from March 22 to May 25, will see a mix of familiar and new faces leading their teams. While five teams – Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad – retained their previous captains, several franchises have opted for a change at the helm.

Nine Indian players will captain their respective teams, with only one overseas player, Pat Cummins of Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading the charge. Among the new appointments are Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bangalore), Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders), Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals), Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings), and Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants). Mumbai Indians’ Hardik Pandya will miss the season opener due to a one-match ban, with Suryakumar Yadav filling in as captain for that game. Rajasthan Royals’ Sanju Samson will also be absent for the first three matches due to injury, with Riyan Parag taking the captaincy reins temporarily.

The full list of IPL 2025 captains includes:

* **Chennai Super Kings:** Ruturaj Gaikwad
* **Delhi Capitals:** Axar Patel
* **Gujarat Titans:** Shubman Gill
* **Kolkata Knight Riders:** Ajinkya Rahane
* **Mumbai Indians:** Hardik Pandya (Suryakumar Yadav for the opener)
* **Punjab Kings:** Shreyas Iyer
* **Rajasthan Royals:** Sanju Samson (Riyan Parag for first three matches)
* **Royal Challengers Bangalore:** Rajat Patidar
* **Lucknow Super Giants:** Rishabh Pant
* **Sunrisers Hyderabad:** Pat Cummins

The upcoming season promises a thrilling contest with a blend of experienced and emerging leaders shaping the future of the IPL.

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