New Delhi: The stage is set for IPL 2025, the 18th edition of the world’s biggest T20 league, which kicks off on March 22 with the season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Ahead of the tournament, all 10 franchises have officially announced their captains, with five teams appointing new leaders for this season.
On Friday, Delhi Capitals confirmed Axar Patel as their new captain, making him one of the five newly appointed skippers in IPL 2025. The other four teams with new captains include:
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Rishabh Pant
- Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Shreyas Iyer
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rajat Patidar
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Ajinkya Rahane
With these changes, let’s take a look at the age of all IPL 2025 captains and determine who is the oldest and youngest among them.
Who is the Oldest and Youngest Captain in IPL 2025?
- Oldest Captain: The veteran Ajinkya Rahane (36 years old), leading KKR, is the oldest captain in IPL 2025.
- Youngest Captain: Shubman Gill (25 years old), leading Gujarat Titans, remains the youngest captain for the second consecutive season.
Interestingly, most IPL 2025 captains are around 31 years old, with Axar Patel, Pat Cummins, Rajat Patidar, and Hardik Pandya all falling into this category. Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer are 30 years old, while Rishabh Pant (27) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (28) are among the younger captains.
Age of All 10 Captains in IPL 2025
- Delhi Capitals – Axar Patel (31 years)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – Pat Cummins (31 years)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Rajat Patidar (31 years)
- Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson (30 years)
- Punjab Kings – Shreyas Iyer (30 years)
- Lucknow Super Giants – Rishabh Pant (27 years)
- Mumbai Indians – Hardik Pandya (31 years)
- Kolkata Knight Riders – Ajinkya Rahane (36 years)
- Gujarat Titans – Shubman Gill (25 years)
- Chennai Super Kings – Ruturaj Gaikwad (28 years)
With a mix of experienced veterans and young talents, IPL 2025 promises to be a thrilling season. Fans are eager to see how these captains lead their teams in one of the most competitive cricket tournaments in the world.