The Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 is expected to provide cricket fans with even more exhilarating moments, unpredictable outcomes, and exciting matches. Beginning on March 22 and ending on May 25, the competition will pit the top ten teams in the nation against one another for the championship title.. Fans can now view the full list of IPL teams and prepare for the upcoming matches. This season will see significant changes in the squads, new captains and tactical adjustments, which will make it even more unpredictable.
Teams and their squads in IPL 2025
The list of participants remains unchanged compared to the previous season, but each team has made certain personnel decisions that could affect the course of the competition.
Group A:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Head Coach: Stephen Fleming
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Key Players: Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Ben Stokes
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Head Coach: Chandrakant Pandit
- Captain: (tbc)
- Key Stars: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Head Coach: Ricky Ponting
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Key Players: Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Head Coach: Rahul Dravid
- Captain: Sanju Samson
- Key Players: Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Yuzvendra Chahal
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Head Coach: Andy Flower
- Captain: Rajat Patidar
- Key Players: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood
Group B:
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Head Coach: Hemang Badani
- Captain: (tbc)
- Key Performers: Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, David Warner
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Head Coach: Ashish Nehra
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Definitive Players: Rashid Khan, Sai Sudarshan, David Miller
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Head Coach: Justin Langer
- Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Key Players: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Marcus Stoinis
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Head Coach: Mahela Jawaharlal Nehru
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Key players: Ishan Kishan, Trent Boult, Suryakumar Yadav
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Head coach: Daniel Vettori
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Key players: Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma
Key transfers and additions
A few surprises have emerged from the IPL 2025 auction. A number of significant additions made by teams have the potential to shift the league’s power dynamics.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have added Josh Hazlewood to their ranks, along with the additions of Liam Livingstone and Phil Salt.
- Gujarat Titans (GT) have strengthened their bowling attack by signing Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna.
- Mumbai Indians (MI) have made one of the most high-profile deals by acquiring David Miller.
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have added promising Yashasvi Jaiswal to their squad.
What to expect from the 2025 IPL season?
This IPL season could be one of the most unpredictable. The main intrigues:
Can Mumbai Indians regain the championship?
Will Chennai Super Kings be able to become a storm of opponents again?
Will Virat Kohli’s updated Royal Challengers Bangalore squad help them achieve the long-awaited title?
Can Sunrisers Hyderabad pleasantly surprise their fans?
In addition, special attention deserves the young talents who will get a chance to declare themselves. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dewan Jensen and Tillak Varma have already shown incredible potential, and this season could be their breakthrough.
With each passing year, the IPL becomes more tactically complex and competitive. Fans can expect not only intense matches but also a thrilling battle for the MVP title and the Orange Cap award for the top scorer. All these factors make IPL 2025 one of the most anticipated tournaments in the world of cricket!
