The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to be a blockbuster, with all teams finalizing their squads after intense auctions and strategic buys. Here’s an exciting breakdown of the final squads, player prices, team owners, captains, and an interesting fact about each captain. Plus, we’ll analyze how strong each team looks heading into the season!
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Owner: N. Srinivasan
Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
Interesting Fact: Ravindra Jadeja, known as “Sir Jadeja,” is one of the most versatile players in the world. He is the only player to score 2000+ runs and take 100+ wickets in IPL history.
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Ravi Chandra Nashin | 9.75 |
| Devon Conway | 6.25 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 18 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 18 |
| Shivam Dube | 12 |
| Deepak Chahar | 1.7 |
| MS Dhoni | 4 |
| Sam Curran | 2.4 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: CSK looks balanced with a mix of experienced players like Jadeja and Dhoni, along with young talents like Ruturaj Gaikwad. Their spin department is strong, but the pace attack could be a concern.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Owner: Shah Rukh Khan
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Interesting Fact: Shreyas Iyer is known for his calm demeanor and tactical acumen. He has a 100% win record as captain in IPL finals.
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Rinku Singh | 13 |
| Andre Russell | 12 |
| Sunil Narine | 12 |
| Quinton de Kock | 3.6 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 12.25 |
| Umran Malik | 0.75 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: KKR has a powerful batting lineup with Russell and Rinku Singh, and their spin duo of Narine and Varun Chakravarthy is lethal. However, their middle order lacks depth.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Owner: Mukesh Ambani
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Interesting Fact: Hardik Pandya is the only player to win the IPL title 5 times, all with the Mumbai Indians.
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 16.30 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 18 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 16.35 |
| Hardik Pandya | 16.35 |
| Tilak Varma | 8 |
| Mitchell Starc | 2 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: MI boasts a star-studded lineup with power hitters like SKY and Pandya, and a deadly pace attack led by Bumrah. Their only weakness could be their spin department.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Owner: United Spirits (Diageo)
Captain: Virat Kohli
Interesting Fact: Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history, with over 7000 runs to his name.
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 21 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 11 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 12.5 |
| Faf du Plessis | 7 |
| Rajat Patidar | 11 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 10.75 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: RCB has a formidable batting lineup with Kohli and Maxwell, and a strong pace attack. However, their middle order and spin department need consistency.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Owner: Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman
Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Interesting Fact: Shikhar Dhawan is the only player to score 600+ runs in three consecutive IPL seasons.
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan | 8 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 9.5 |
| Liam Livingstone | 11.5 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 6.75 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: PBKS has a strong top order and a decent pace attack, but their middle order and spin options are weak.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Owner: CVC Capital Partners
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Interesting Fact: Hardik Pandya led GT to their maiden IPL title in their debut season (2022).
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 18 |
| Shubman Gill | 16.5 |
| David Miller | 7.5 |
| Mohammed Shami | 12.25 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: GT has a balanced squad with a strong top order, a reliable middle order, and a world-class spin attack. Their pace attack is also one of the best.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Owner: Manoj Badale
Captain: Sanju Samson
Interesting Fact: Sanju Samson holds the record for the most runs by an uncapped player in a single IPL season.
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | 10 |
| Sanju Samson | 14 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 6.5 |
| Trent Boult | 8 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 8.5 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: RR has an explosive batting lineup and a strong spin attack, but their pace bowling lacks depth.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Owner: Sanjiv Goenka
Captain: KL Rahul
Interesting Fact: KL Rahul holds the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history (off 14 balls).
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 17 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 9.2 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 |
| Quinton de Kock | 6.75 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: LSG has a solid top order and a good mix of all-rounders, but their bowling lacks firepower.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Owner: Parth Jindal
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Interesting Fact: Rishabh Pant is the youngest captain to lead a team to the IPL finals.
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | 16 |
| David Warner | 6.25 |
| Axar Patel | 9 |
| Anrich Nortje | 6.5 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: DC has a strong batting lineup and a decent bowling attack, but their middle order is inconsistent.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Owner: Kalanithi Maran
Captain: Aiden Markram
Interesting Fact: Aiden Markram is the only captain to win an ICC tournament (2021 U19 World Cup) and a franchise league (SA20) title.
| Player | Price (in CR) |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 12 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 8.5 |
| Rahul Tripathi | 8.75 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 8.25 |
| Others | – |
Team Strength: SRH has a strong bowling attack but lacks firepower in their batting lineup.
The IPL 2025 season promises to be a thrilling contest, with each team having its strengths and weaknesses. Teams like MI, GT, and CSK look strong on paper, but cricket is a game of uncertainties, and anything can happen on the field! Who will lift the trophy this time? Let the games begin! 🏆