The IPL is the most celebrated and most awaited cricket league for all. And as we gear up for the IPL 2025 season, expectations are high regarding team compositions, players, and mega auctions.
Are you also excited and want to know how the teams are shaping up for the upcoming season?
Let’s find out the IPL 2025 Team List that will play, the captains retained players, and who can move from one team to another.
Overview: IPL 2025 Team List
This table overviews the IPL 2025 teams, their captains, and home grounds. Please note that this information is based on the most recent available data and may be subject to change as official announcements are made.
| Team | Captain | Home Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Ruturaj Gaikwad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Faf du Plessis | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Hardik Pandya | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Rishabh Pant | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Shreyas Iyer | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Pat Cummins | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | TBA | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Shubhman Gill | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) | KL Rahul | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Sanju Samson | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Disclaimer: The official IPL 2025 team list has not been finalized at the time of writing. The information provided here is based on expectations and the 2024 team but may change as the tournament approaches.
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
| Retained players | MS Dhoni (Batsman), Ravindra Jadeja (All-rounder), Shivam Dube (All rounder), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Batsman) |
| Likely released players | Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Santner |
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 is expected to retain key players such as MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Deepak Chahar.
They may release a few players to make room for new talent. CSK’s performance has been stellar, with wins against teams like Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. Their consistency in reaching the playoffs has made them a formidable opponent. In the 2024 IPL matches, they earned 14 points with 0.392 NNR.
Full Player List
- Batsmen: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinka Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Sameer Rizvi, Avanish Rao Aravelly.
- Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Mahesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Chaudhary, Richard Gleeson
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santer, Nishant Sindhu, Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur, Rajvardhan Hangarekar, Ajay Mandal, Daryl Micthell, and Rachin Ravindra.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore
| Retained players | Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj |
| Likely released players | Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Karn Sharma |
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.
Full Player List
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis, Suyash Prabhundessai, Anuj Rawat, Rajat Patidar, Saurab Chauhan
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Ranjan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Akash Deep, Karan Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks, Manoj Bhandage, Cameron Green, Mayank Dagar, Tom Curran, Mahipal Lomror
3. Mumbai Indians
| Retained players | Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya |
| Likely released players | Anshul Kamboj, Naman Dhir, Shreyas Gopal |
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.
They will likely retain key players such as Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya while considering the release of Anshul Kamboj, Naman Dhir, Shreyas Gopal. What happens with Rohit Sharma for IPL 2025 is speculated by many.
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.
Full Player List
- Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilka Varma, Tim David
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Jason behrendorff, Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood, Shreyas Gopal, Dilshan Madhushanka, Nuwan Thushara
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Gerald Coetzee, Anshul Kamboj, Dewald Brevis, Mohammad Nabi, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma
4. Delhi Capitals
| Retained players | Rishab Pant, Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, and Axar Patel |
| Likely released players | Sarfraz Khan and Ripal Patel |
Delhi Capitals has significantly improved over the years, with Rishabh Pant leading the charge. The team is expected to retain players like Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw, Rishab Pant, and David Warner while possibly releasing Sarfraz Khan and Ripal Patel.
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.
Full Player List
- Batsmen: Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Swastik Chikara, Yash Dhull, Harry Brook
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Jhye Richardson, Mukesh Kumar, Parvin Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Rashil Dar, Parvin Dubey, Lungi Ngidi, Ishant Sharma
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Lalit Yadav, Abhishek Porel, Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Shai Hope, Mitchell Marsh, Kumar Kushagra
5. Kolkata Knight Riders
| Retained players | Mitch Starc, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Shreyas Iyer |
| Likely released players | Manish Pandey, Ankul Roy, Suyash Sharma |
Kolkata Knight Riders, under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, has a rich history in the IPL. They are expected to retain players like Mitch Starc, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakravarthy while potentially releasing Manish Pandey, Ankul Roy, and Suyash Sharma.
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 winner of 2024 IPL with 20 points and 1.428 Net Run Rate.
Full Player List:
- Batsmen: Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Sherfane Rutherford
- Bowlers: Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, AM Ghazanfar, Dushmantha Chameera, Mitchell Starc, Sakib Hussain, Suyash Sharma, Sakib Hussain, Vaibhav Arora
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Ankul Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, KS Bharat, Phil Salt, Rahmanullah
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Retained players | Pat Cummins, Heinrich klaasen, Buvneshwar Kumar, and Abhishek Sharma |
| Likely released players | Glenn Phillips and Abdul Samad |
Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, aims to reclaim their former glory. They are expected to retain players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, and Abhishek Sharma while considering the release of Gelnn Phillips and Abdul Samad.
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.
Full Player List:
- Batsmen: Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Phillips, Upendra Singh Yadav, Akash Singh, Anmol Preet Singh, Sanvir Singh
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, TNatrajan, Adil Rashid, Shabaz Ahamad, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat, Jhatavedh Subhramanyan
- All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Abdul Samad, Marco Jansen.
7. Punjab Kings
| Retained players | Arshdeep Singh and Liam Livingstone |
| Likely released players | Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Bhatia, and Prabhsimram Singh |
Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in the IPL. Led by the experienced Shikhar Dhawan, PBKS has showcased some extraordinary individual performances over the years, but with Dhawan retiring, it’s exciting to see who will lead the team for IPL 2025.
While they haven’t won the title yet, they came closest in 2014 when they finished 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.
As they prepare for IPL 2025, Punjab Kings will be looking to convert their potential into consistent performances and make a strong push for their maiden IPL trophy.
Full Player List
- Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan, Rilee Rossouw, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Harpreet Singh, Shashank Singh, Shivam Singh, Vishwanath Singh
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Prince Choudhary, Rahul Chahar, Vidwath Kaverappa
- All-rounders: Chris Woakes, Harshal Patel, Rishi Dhawan, Sikandar Raza, Tanay Thyagarjan, Jitesh Sharma, Oarbhsimran Singh.
8. Gujrat Titans
| Retained players | David Miller, Rashid Khan, and Subham Gill |
| Likely released players | Kane Williamson, Mohit Sharma, Vijay Shankar |
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.
Full Player List
- Batsmen: Shubman Gill, David Miller, Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Kane Williamson, Vijay Shankar, BB Sharath, Matthew Wade, Waridhiman Saha
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Darshan Nalkande, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Sandeep Warrier Spencer Johnson, Umesh Yadav
- All-rounders: Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahrukh Khan
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. They will likely retain players like Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, and Ravi Bishnoi while considering the release of Yash Thakur, Devdutt Padikkal, and Amit Mishra.
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.
Full Player List:
- Batsmen: KL Rahul, Ayush Badoni, Ayush Badoni, Devdutt Padikkal, Kyle Mayers,
- Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Arshad Khan, M. Sidharth, Matt Henry, Mayank Yadav, Moshin Khan, Shamar Joseph
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Arshin Kulkarni, Ashton Turner, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Goqtham, Prepak Mankad, Yudhvir Singh, Nicholas Pooran, Quinton De Kock
10. Rajasthan Royals
| Retained players | Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Likely released players | Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Subham Dubey |
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.
They are expected to retain players like Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag while possibly releasing Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, and Subham Dubey.
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.
Full Player List:
- Batsmen: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Abid Mushtaq, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Nandre Burger, Navdeep Saini, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Rovman Powell, Keshav Maharaj, Tanush Kotian
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.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction
The IPL Mega Auction is an important event that will give the team a new shape for the upcoming season. While the exact date is not yet to be announced, here is what we can expect based on previous auctions:
1. Auction Format And Schedule
The auction typically takes place a few months before the start of the IPL season. It’s usually a two-day event where all teams bid for available players. Teams are given a salary purse to spend on players, with both minimum and maximum limits.
2. Key Players To Watch In The Auction
Star players released by their previous teams often attract high bids. Emerging talents from India and overseas can be surprise packages in the auction. Due to their multi-dimensional skills, all-rounders and wicket-keeper batsmen are usually in high demand.
Note: It is important that the IPL 2025 team list may change based on the outcomes of the mega auction.
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Conclusion: Ten Teams Are Going To Play In IPL 2025
We are all excited about IPL 2025 and want to know about the teams. Ten teams will show their uniqueness and cricket skills.
While the players are not finalizing, an upcoming auction for the IPL 2025 team is going to be very interesting.
After the auction, you will get to know who is likely to be released and who will be the captain of CSK. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to IPL 2025!
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