The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to commence on March 22, featuring 74 matches over eight weeks. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will begin their title defense against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. As teams finalize their rosters, several squads have announced new captains and made injury replacements to bolster their line-ups. The excitement for IPL is building as fans anticipate the thrilling matches ahead.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Squad Highlights: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
IPL has always been a platform for showcasing the best cricketing talent, and this season is no different. The competition promises to deliver unforgettable moments that IPL fans will cherish.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) aim to make a significant impact in IPL this year. Their strategic moves in the IPL auction have garnered attention and set high expectations.
Captain: Axar Patel
Despite Harry Brook’s absence, the IPL remains competitive, with teams eager to capitalize on every opportunity. The league is known for its surprises and fierce rivalries.
Squad Highlights: KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, Tristian Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natrajan, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmanta Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
Gujarat Titans (GT) are looking to make their mark in IPL 2025, backed by a strong lineup. Fans are excited to see how their strategies will unfold in this highly competitive league.
Notable Absence: England’s middle-order batter Harry Brook has withdrawn from IPL 2025 to focus on national commitments, marking his second consecutive pull-out from the tournament.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) aim to defend their title with determination in IPL 2025. Their roster is filled with talent, promising thrilling performances for the fans.
Captain: Shubman Gill
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Squad Highlights: Jos Buttler, B. Sai Sudharshan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Mohmmad Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, R. Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Kareem Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
As the IPL season approaches, Mumbai Indians (MI) are fine-tuning their strategies. The team is well-prepared to face fierce competition in the league.
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Squad Highlights: Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, and Moeen Ali.
Injury Update: Pacer Umran Malik has been ruled out due to injury, with Chetan Sakariya named as his replacement.
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are keen to prove their mettle in IPL 2025. The team dynamics will play a crucial role in determining their success in the league.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Squad Highlights: Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Venkat Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Vignesh Puthhur, Suryakumar Yadav.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to make a strong statement in IPL this season, with players eager to showcase their skills on the grand stage.
Injury Replacements: Allah Ghazanfar has been replaced by Mujeeb Ur Rahman due to a spinal fracture. Additionally, Lizaad Williams has been replaced by Corbin Bosch following a knee injury.
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Rajasthan Royals (RR) are determined to capture the IPL trophy this year. Their strategic gameplay will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Squad Highlights: David Miller, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke.
Injury Concerns: Pacer Mayank Yadav is awaiting fitness clearance due to injury.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Squad Highlights: Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Pravin Dubey, Nehal Wadhera.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Captain: Sanju Samson
Squad Highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey.