IPL 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting season with a mix of experienced and new captains, each bringing their unique leadership qualities and skill sets to the table. Here’s a summary of the IPL 2025 captains and their leadership records:

1. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

• Captain: Rishabh Pant
• Matches as Captain: 43
• Wins: 23
• Losses: 19
• Tie: 1
• Batting: 3,284 runs, 35.31 average, 148.93 strike rate
• Notable: Pant is an aggressive and dynamic player, known for his wicketkeeping and explosive batting.

2. Mumbai Indians (MI)

• Captain: Hardik Pandya
• Matches as Captain: 45
• Wins: 26
• Losses: 19
• Tie: 0
• Batting: 2,525 runs, 28.69 average, 145.62 strike rate
• Bowling: 64 wickets, 33.59 average
• Notable: Pandya is a key all-rounder who has shown his leadership prowess with MI and Gujarat Titans.

3. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• Captain: Sanju Samson
• Matches as Captain: 61
• Wins: 31
• Losses: 29
• Tie: 1
• Batting: 4,419 runs, 30.69 average, 138.96 strike rate
• Notable: Samson has been a key player for RR and continues to lead with consistency.

4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• Captain: Rajat Patidar
• Matches as Captain: 0 (New captain)
• Batting: 799 runs, 34.74 average, 158.85 strike rate
• Notable: Patidar steps up as RCB’s new captain after impressing with his batting performances.

5. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• Captain: Shreyas Iyer
• Matches as Captain: 69
• Wins: 38
• Losses: 29
• Tie: 2
• Batting: 3,127 runs, 32.24 average, 127.48 strike rate
• Notable: Iyer has captained both DC and KKR, with a strong leadership record.

6. Delhi Capitals (DC)

• Captain: Axar Patel
• Matches as Captain: 0 (New captain)
• Batting: 1,653 runs, 21.47 average, 130.88 strike rate
• Bowling: 123 wickets, 30.55 average
• Notable: Axar Patel steps in as the captain, bringing his all-round experience.

7. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

• Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Matches as Captain: 14
• Wins: 7
• Losses: 7
• Tie: 0
• Batting: 2,380 runs, 41.75 average, 136.86 strike rate
• Notable: Gaikwad has stepped up after MS Dhoni’s retirement and is already showing leadership promise.

8. Gujarat Titans (GT)

• Captain: Shubman Gill
• Matches as Captain: 14
• Wins: 5
• Losses: 7
• Tie: 2
• Batting: 3,216 runs, 37.84 average, 135.70 strike rate
• Notable: Gill has impressed with the bat and continues to grow as a leader.

9. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

• Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
• Matches as Captain: 25
• Wins: 9
• Losses: 16
• Tie: 0
• Batting: 4,642 runs, 30.14 average, 123.42 strike rate
• Notable: Rahane brings his vast experience to KKR, hoping to steady the ship.

10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

• Captain: Pat Cummins
• Matches as Captain: 14
• Wins: 8
• Losses: 6
• Tie: 0
• Batting: 515 runs, 19.81 average, 149.71 strike rate
• Bowling: 63 wickets, 30.52 average
• Notable: Cummins’ all-round ability adds depth to his leadership.

The 2025 season looks set to bring new leadership dynamics and fresh challenges for these captains, who will play key roles in their teams’ performances.