The IPL is the most celebrated and most awaited cricket league for all. After the recent IPL 2025 Mega Auction, the final IPL 2025 Team List have been confirmed.
Are you also excited and want to know how the teams are shaping up for the upcoming season? Let’s dive into the IPL 2025 Team List, featuring the final squads, captains, retained players, and some key player movements between teams.
Overview: IPL 2025 Team List
This table overviews the IPL 2025 teams, their captains, and home grounds. Here is the final list of team squads following the recent IPL 2025 Mega Auction. These are the official rosters, reflecting the latest picks and additions for the upcoming season.
| Team | Captain | Home Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Ruturaj Gaikwad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Virat Kohli* | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Hardik Pandya | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | KL Rahul* | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Venkatesh Iyer* | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Pat Cummins | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Shreyas Iyer* | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Shubhman Gill | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) | Rishabh Pant* | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Sanju Samson | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
In the following sections, we’ll examine each team in more detail, discussing its retained players, likely releases, and recent performance history. This detailed analysis will give you a comprehensive understanding of what to expect from IPL 2025.
1. Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings is one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, boasting multiple championships. The team was led by a strategic captain who had guided them to victory in several seasons before the baton was passed to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
In the upcoming IPL 2025, CSK has retained key players like MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Deepak Chahar.
With a few releases made to accommodate new talent, CSK’s squad remains strong and well-balanced. Their consistent performance in reaching the playoffs has made them one of the most formidable teams in the league. In the 2024 IPL season, CSK earned 14 points with a net run rate of +0.392, delivering impressive victories over teams like Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.
No. of players : 25/25 (7 overseas)
Full Player List
- Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (retained), Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Deepak Hooda, Andre Siddarth
- Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, MS Dhoni (retained), Vansh Bedi
- Allrounders: Ravindra Jadeja (spin; retained), Shivam Dube (pace; retained), R Ashwin (spin), Sam Curran (pace), Rachin Ravindra (spin; RTM), Vijay Shankar (pace), Anshul Kamboj (pace), Jamie Overton (pace), Ramakrishna Ghosh (pace)
- Spinners: Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal
- Fast bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana (retained), Khaleel Ahmed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore has always been a fan favorite, and it is known for its explosive batting lineup. Under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis, RCB aims to secure its first IPL title in 2025.
The team is expected to retain players like Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, and Cameron Green while possibly releasing Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, and Karn Sharma.
RCB has had its share of ups and downs, often reaching the finals but falling short. Their recent performances against teams like Delhi Capitals have shown promise, and fans are hopeful for a breakthrough season. In 2024, RCB secured the 4th place with 14 points and 0.459 NRR.
As we look forward to IPL 2025, the team has made strategic moves in the auction, strengthening key areas while maintaining a strong mix of experienced and promising players. Let’s dive into the final squad of RCB for IPL 2025 and see how they are shaping up for the upcoming season
No. of players : 22/25 (8 overseas)
Full Player List
- Batters: Virat Kohli (retained), Rajat Patidar (retained), Tim David, Manoj Bhandage, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma
- Allrounders: Liam Livingstone (spin), Krunal Pandya (spin), Swapnil Singh (spin), Romario Shepherd (pace), Jacob Bethell (spin), Mohit Rathee (spin)
- Spinners: Suyash Sharma, Abhinandan Singh
- Fast bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal (retained), Rasikh Salam, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi
3. Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, is one of the most successful teams in IPL history. With multiple titles, MI is looking to bounce back after a disappointing last season.
As we head into IPL 2025, the team has made some interesting moves in the auction, bringing in a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent. While their Indian core remains formidable, the inclusion of relatively untested overseas players adds an element of unpredictability to the squad.
MI’s strong performance in previous seasons, especially in high-pressure matches against Chennai Super Kings, has solidified their reputation.
Their ability to perform in crucial moments makes them a team to watch. However, their performance in the 2024 IPL was not good, and they ranked 10th with 8 points and -0.318 NRR.
No. of players: 23/25 (8 overseas)
Full Player List
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (retained), Rohit Sharma (retained), Tilak Varma (retained), Bevan-John Jacobs
- Wicketkeepers: Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Krishnan Shrijith
- Allrounders: Hardik Pandya (pace; retained), Naman Dhir (spin; RTM), Will Jacks (spin), Raj Angad Bawa (pace), Vignesh Puthur (spin)
- Spinners: Allah Ghazanfar, Karn Sharma, Mitchell Santner
- Fast bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (retained), Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Satyanarayana Raju, Arjun Tendulkar, Lizaad Williams
4. Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals has significantly improved over the years, Delhi Capitals (DC) has made some exciting changes for IPL 2025, with KL Rahul joining the squad and leadership still undecided between him and Axar Patel.
Rahul is likely to open the batting, adding firepower to an already explosive lineup. With a stronger fast bowling attack this season, DC looks well-balanced and ready to challenge for the title. Here’s a look at their final squad for IPL 2025.
DC’s performance in recent seasons has been commendable. Their matches against teams like Kolkata Knight Riders have been particularly thrilling, showcasing their competitive spirit. They were in the 6th position with 14 points and -0.377 NRR.
No. of players 23/25 (7 overseas)
Full Player List
- Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk (RTM), Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs (retained), Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Abishek Porel (retained), Donovan Ferreria
- Allrounders: Axar Patel (spin; retained), Ashutosh Sharma (spin), Sameer Rizvi (spin), Darshan Nalkande (pace), Vipraj Nigam (spin), Ajay Mandal (spin), Manvanth Kumar (pace), Tripurana Vijay (spin), Madhav Tiwari (pace)
- Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav (retained)
- Fast bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera
5. Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders, under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, has a rich history in the IPL. KKR have made key changes ahead of IPL 2025, retaining six players from their title-winning squad and adding new talent.
With an improved lineup, KKR aims to build on their success and remain a formidable contender in IPL 2025.
KKR’s performance has been mixed, but their ability to perform in knockout matches has earned them two IPL titles. Their rivalry with Chennai Super Kings adds to the excitement of the league. KKR was the in IPL winners 2024 with 20 points and 1.428 Net Run Rate.
No. of players : 21/25 (8 overseas)
Full Player List:
- Batters: Rinku Singh (retained), Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane
- Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Allrounders: Venkatesh Iyer (pace), Andre Russell (pace; retained), Sunil Narine (spin; retained), Ramandeep Singh (pace; retained), Anukul Roy (spin), Moeen Ali (spin)
- Spinners: Varun Chakravarthy (retained), Mayank Markande
- Fast bowlers: Harshit Rana (retained), Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Umran Malik
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made strategic additions to their squad following the IPL 2025 auction, strengthening both their batting and bowling departments.
With a mix of experienced internationals and exciting new talent, SRH is set to field a competitive team this season. Check out the full list of players in their squad after the auction.
SRH has a reputation for strong bowling attacks, often delivering impressive performances in high-stakes matches. Their encounters with teams like Mumbai Indians have been particularly intense. The team was runner-up in the 2024 IPL, having 17 points and 0.414 NRR.
No. of players : 20/25 (7 overseas)
Full Player List:
- Batters: Travis Head (retained), Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby
- Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen (retained), Ishan Kishan, Atharva Taide
- Allrounders: Abhishek Sharma (spin; retained), Nitish Kumar Reddy (pace; retained), Kamindu Mendis (spin)
- Spinners: Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Zeeshan Ansari
- Fast bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Pat Cummins (retained), Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Brydon Carse, Eshan Malinga
7. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, have always been one of the most exciting teams to watch in the IPL. With the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan, they have seen some remarkable individual performances over the years.
However, with Dhawan’s retirement, all eyes are on who will take the helm for IPL 2025. Although PBKS hasn’t won the title yet, they came closest in 2014, finishing as runners-up to Kolkata Knight Riders.
PBKS is known for its aggressive batting approach and has often been involved in high-scoring encounters. In the 2024 IPL, they were in 9th position with 10 points and -0.353 NRR.
No. of players: 25/25 (8 overseas)
Full Player List
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh (retained), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Singh Pannu, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash
- Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Vishnu Vinod, Prabhsimran Singh (retained)
- Allrounders: Glenn Maxwell (spin), Marcus Stoinis (pace), Marco Jansen (pace), Harpreet Brar (spin), Azmatullah Omarzai (pace), Aaron Hardie (pace), Musheer Khan (spin), Suryansh Shedge (pace)
- Spinners: Yuzvendra Chahal, Pravin Dubey
- Fast bowlers: Arshdeep Singh (RTM), Lockie Ferguson, Yash Thakur, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett
8. Gujrat Titans
Gujarat Titans, one of the newer franchises in the IPL, made a significant impact in their debut seasons. Led by, GT won the IPL title in 2022 and finished as runners-up in 2023. Their success can be attributed to a well-balanced squad and strong leadership.
However, they lost their positions in the 2024 IPL with 12 points and -1.063 NRR.
The team has shown a knack for performing under pressure and making strategic player selections. As they prepare for IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans will aim to build on their early success and remain competitive in the league.
Gujarat Titans have crafted a well-balanced squad for IPL 2025, with strong picks from the marquee players list.Check out the full squad of players following the IPL 2025 auction.
No. of players : 25/25 (7 overseas)
Full Player List
- Batters: Shubman Gill (retained), Sai Sudharsan (retained), Rahul Tewatia (retained), Sherfane Rutherford
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat
- Allrounders: Rashid Khan (spin; retained), Washington Sundar (spin), M Shahrukh Khan (spin; retained), Mahipal Lomror (spin), Nishant Sindhu (spin), Arshad Khan (pace), Jayant Yadav (spin), Glenn Phillips (spin), Karim Janat (pace)
- Spinners: Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore
- Fast bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya
9. Lucknow SuperGiants
| Retained players | KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, and Ravi Bishnoi |
| Likely released players | Yash Thakur, Devdutt Padikkal, Amit Mishra |
Lucknow SuperGiants, led by KL Rahul, aims to build on their previous performances.
LSG’s journey in the IPL has been promising, with strong showings in their initial seasons. Their matches against established teams have provided valuable experience. In the 2024 IPL, the team was in 7th position with 14 points and -0.667 NRR.
See The full squad of players following the IPL 2025 auction.
No. of players : 24/25 (6 overseas)
Full Player List:
- Batters: Aiden Markram, David Miller, Ayush Badoni (retained), Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke
- Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran (retained), Aryan Juyal
- Allrounders: Adbul Samad (spin), Mitchell Marsh (pace), Shahbaz Ahmed (spin), Yuvraj Chaudhary (spin), Rajvardhan Hangargekar (pace), Arshin Kulkarni (Pace)
- Spinners: Ravi Bishnoi (retained), M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh
- Fast bowlers: Mayank Yadav (retained), Mohsin Khan (retained), Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav
10. Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals, winners of the inaugural IPL 2008, have been working to recapture their early success. The Team, captained by Sanju Samson, has a rich history in the IPL.
RR’s performance has been inconsistent, but they have produced exciting matches against teams like Chennai Super Kings. In 2024, IPL beat the RCB and secured third place with 17 points and 0.273 NRR.
The team has retained several top batters, their overseas back-up players are less experienced, so the season could test their Indian bench strength. See The full list of players in their squad, following the IPL 2025 auction.
No. of players: 20/25 (6 overseas)
Full Player List:
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal (retained), Shimron Hetmyer (retained), Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson (retained), Dhruv Jurel (retained), Kunal Singh Rathore
- Allrounders: Riyan Parag (spin; retained), Nitish Rana (spin), Yudhvir Singh (pace)
- Spinners: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya
- Fast bowlers: Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma (retained), Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma
Players Category: IPL 2025
The IPL categorizes players into three main groups, each playing a crucial role in team composition and auction dynamics:
1. Capped Players
These players have represented their national teams in international cricket (Tests, ODIs, or T20Is). Capped players are often the most sought-after in auctions due to their proven experience and skills at the highest level of the game.
2. Uncapped Players
These are domestic players who haven’t yet played for their national teams. The IPL has been a great platform for uncapped players to showcase their talents, with many going on to earn national team call-ups based on their IPL performances. BCCI has also introduced a new rule for those players who have not played international cricket in the last five years to go into the auction as uncapped.
3. Overseas Players
This category includes foreign players who can be either capped or uncapped. Teams can have a maximum of eight overseas players, with only four allowed to play at a time.
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Conclusion: Ten Teams Are Set to Play in IPL 2025
The excitement for IPL 2025 is building, and with ten teams ready to showcase their cricketing skills, this season promises to be unforgettable. The final squads have been set following the IPL 2025 Auction, with each team having made their strategic picks.
From new additions to potential leadership changes, teams like CSK have solidified their lineups. With the auction now behind us, we can look forward to an action-packed season with some of the best players ready to take the field. Stay tuned for more updates as IPL 2025 approaches!
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