As a T20 tournament, Since its inception in 2008, The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the most exciting and competitive in the world of cricket. Teams have fought tooth and nail for the coveted crown over the years, creating unforgettable moments, heated rivalries, and spectacular displays. Now ten teams have played in the IPL, each one leaving behind its own unique legacy of wins, losses, and recoveries. Let’s look at Predicted Playing XIs for IPL 2025 of All 10 Teams and a little deeper look at how these franchises have performed over the years.
Delhi – 10/03/2025
By Md Imran (Cricket Desk)
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Predicted Playing XIs for IPL 2025 of All 10 Teams
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Most Consistent Team
CSK is one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. Led by MS Dhoni, the team has been known for its consistency and they are making playoffs almost every season. CSK has lifted the IPL title five times (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) and has reached the final ten times.
After two years of ban (2016-2017) on account of an off-field fiasco, CSK made a larger-than-life return in 2018 by claiming the title. Be it their squad, which is a blend of seasoned leaders and youngsters, they have been a powerful unit over the tournament.
Total IPL Titles: 5 Times Champions (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Predicted Playing XI of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | Batter |
| Devon Conway | Batter |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder |
| Rahul Tripathi | Batter |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| MS Dhoni (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| R Ashwin | All-rounder |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler |
Mumbai Indians (MI): The Most Successful Franchise
If CSK’s trademark is consistency, Mumbai Indians (MI), their most frequent Super Kings party poopers, have a pedigree of peaking at the right time. MI has been captained by Rohit Sharma through the majority of their campaigns and has emerged victorious in five editions of the IPL (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020), making them the joint-most successful franchise alongside CSK.
Their journey hasn’t always had smooth sailing — MI struggled in the initial seasons but got their act together in 2013. However, they are known for their second half of the season comebacks, and squad depth has always been their greatest weapon. They had a disappointing 2024 season, finishing last in the points table.
Total IPL Titles: 5 Times Champions (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020)
Predicted Playing XI of Mumbai Indians (MI) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Rohit Sharma | Batter |
| Will Jacks | Batter |
| Tilak Varma | Batter |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batter |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| Naman Dhir | All-rounder |
| Robin Minz | Wicketkeeper |
| Mitchell Santner | All-rounder |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Bowler |
| Trent Boult | Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – The Unfortunate Giants
RCB has always been a star-studded lineup team, but it has never lifted the IPL trophy. They have never won, losing in the finals (in 2009, 2011 and 2016).
RCB has boasted some of the most fearsome batting line-ups in IPL history, featuring legends like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle. Their most successful season came in 2016 when Virat Kohli made 973 runs, but they failed to win the final. RCB fans still hope to see their team end the trophy drought in the near future.
Total IPL Titles: 0 (Not Won Yet)
Predicted Playing XI of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper |
| Rajat Patidar | Batter |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper |
| Tim David | Batter |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Suyash Sharma | Bowler |
| Yash Dayal | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – The Three Time Champions
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had a slow start but picked up steam after Gautam Gambhir took on the mantle of captaincy in 2011. Their potent bowling attack, paired with a cavalier approach to batting, earned them two IPL titles (2012 and 2014) in the process.
KKR has made their name by unearthing young players like Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Shubman Gill. The franchise had been largely inconsistent for several years before it bounced back in 2024, clinching their third IPL title after nearly 10 years.
Total IPL Titles: 3 Times Champions (2012, 2014, 2024)
Predicted Playing XI of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Quinton de Kock | Wicketkeeper |
| Sunil Narine | All-rounder |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Batter |
| Venkatesh Iyer | All-rounder |
| Ramandeep Singh | Batter |
| Andre Russell | All-rounder |
| Rinku Singh | Batter |
| Spencer Johnson | Bowler |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Bowler |
| Vaibhav Arora | Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): The Bowling Behemoth
The Deccan Chargers were replaced by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2013. They immediately established themselves as formidable opponents with their lethal bowling unit. Their finest moment came in 2016 when they won the IPL with David Warner as captain.
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SRH has also been a playoff reclaiming spot over the years, with world-class bowlers like Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Pat Cummins. They were runners-up in 2018 and 2024, demonstrating they can challenge the best.
Total IPL Titles: 1 Time Champions
Predicted Playing XI of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Travis Head | Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper |
| Heinrich Klassen | Wicketkeeper |
| Nitish Reddy | All-rounder |
| Abhinav Manohar | Batter |
| Pat Cummins | Bowler |
| Rahul Chahar | Bowler |
| Harshal Patel | Bowler |
| Sandeep Sharma | Bowler |
| Mohammad Shami | Bowler |
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Delhi Capitals (DC) – The Underachievers
Formerly known as the Delhi Daredevils, the franchise has had a checkered past in cricket’s richest league. But the last time they played the finals was in 2010 and they were rebranded to Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2019 and since then, they have performed well.
Their most successful season was in 2020 when they ended as runners-up to MI in the final. DC is yet to win the IPL title even with some promising squads. They are still a team that is rebuilding with their eyes on young talent that they hope takes them to the top again.
Total IPL Titles: 0 (Not Won Yet)
Predicted Playing XI of Delhi Capitals (DC) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| KL Rahul | Batter |
| Faf du Plessis | Batter |
| Harry Brook | Batter |
| Abishek Porel (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter |
| Ashutosh Sharma | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler |
| T Natarajan | Bowler |
Punjab Kings (PBKS): The Struggler
The Punjab Kings (PBKS), who originally came into existence as Kings XI Punjab, have had an up and down journey in the IPL. The last time they made it that far, in 2014, they were runners-up, but they have struggled for consistency since.
They are also famous for regular changes in a team and still on the path to have some stable core squad. They ended in 9th position in 2024 before the franchise hired Ricky Ponting as a head coach for the 2025 season.
Total IPL Titles: 0 (Not Won Yet)
Predicted Playing XI of Punjab Kings (PBKS) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Shashank Singh | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | Bowler |
| Harpreet Brar | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – The Pinnacle Masters
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) also made history by winning the first IPL season in 2008 under Shane Warne’s captaincy. Since then, though, they have been unable to recapture their initial success.
RR has been inconsistent, with a couple of good seasons. They lean heavily on young Indian talents and overseas stars but have not added another title to that historic 2008 triumph.
Total IPL Titles: 1 Time Champions
Predicted Playing XI of Rajasthan Royals (RR) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| Riyan Parag | All-rounder |
| Nitish Rana | Batter |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
| Akash Madhwal | Bowler |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) - A New Contender
LSG is a new franchise who had their debut entry in the IPL in 2022 and they made headlines by qualifying for the playoffs in both seasons (2022, 2023). They are a great prospect, a levelheaded squad, and equipped with the ideal captain.
However, their early achievements do promise that may soon be the case.
Total IPL Titles: 0 (Not Won Yet)
Predicted Playing XI of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Aiden Markram | Batter |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder |
| Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper |
| David Miller | Batter |
| Abdul Samad | All-rounder |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler |
| Moshin Khan | Bowler |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Immediate Expertise
Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans to create history by winning the IPL in their first season (2022). In response, they won runners-up in 2023, confirming their dominance.
Their first two seasons have only raised expectations. If they can keep it up, GT might just be another IPL power in the making.
Total IPL Titles: 1 Time Champions
Predicted Playing XI of Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Batter |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper |
| B Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Shahrukh Khan | Batter |
| Glenn Phillips | Wicketkeeper |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
