The upcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is causing excitement among cricket fans. With a mega auction on the horizon, there are many changes expected, especially in the squads. As players are traded, released, and swapped between teams, everyone is trying to predict what the teams will look like in 2025.
One of the big changes people are talking about is the potential shift in team leadership. Many top players who have led their teams for years might not remain with the same franchises. For example, there are rumors that Rohit Sharma could be traded to Gujarat Titans or Lucknow Super Giants as their new captain.
A big question that fans are asking is, “How many teams will be playing in IPL 2025?” Will there be more than 10 teams, or will it stay the same?
Will IPL 2025 Have 12 Teams?
According to recent updates from the BCCI, IPL 2025 will continue with the current 10 teams. Even though there were talks between the BCCI and team owners about the upcoming season, no decision was made to increase the number of teams.
After these discussions, Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, confirmed that there are no immediate plans to add more teams to the league. For now, IPL 2025 will still have the same 10 teams we saw in IPL 2024.
IPL 2025 Current Teams and Their Captains
As of now, the 10 teams for IPL 2025 are expected to keep some of their current captains. For instance, Hardik Pandya will likely continue leading Mumbai Indians, while Sanju Samson will remain as captain for Rajasthan Royals. Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to stay with Chennai Super Kings, and Shubman Gill will likely continue with Gujarat Titans.
However, other teams may see new captains. For example, Royal Challengers Bangalore might bring in KL Rahul to replace Faf du Plessis, and Lucknow Super Giants may appoint Rohit Sharma as their new leader. These captain changes will depend on the mega auction and player trades, so stay tuned for more updates.
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Delhi Capitals | Rishabh Pant |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer |
| Lucknow Super Giants | KL Rahul |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| Punjab Kings | Shikhar Dhawan |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Faf du Plessis |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
