IPL 2025 highest paid and lowest paid captains: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see 10 teams in action, but so far, only eight franchises have announced their captains. Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are yet to reveal their choices.


Among the confirmed captains, who takes home the biggest paycheck, and who earns the least? Let's break it down.


The Highest Paid Captain in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025


Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made headlines by signing Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore, making him the most expensive player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Following his record-breaking acquisition, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) appointed him as captain, making him the highest-paid skipper not just in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, but in the tournament's history.


The Lowest Paid Captain in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025


Rajat Patidar was recently named the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The franchise retained him for Rs 11 crore, making him the lowest-paid captain among those announced so far. However, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) yet to name their leaders, this could still change.


Salaries of Other Captains in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025


Have a look at the salaries of the remaining six captains:


Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings) – Rs 26.75 crore
Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – Rs 20.50 crore
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) – Rs 18 crore
Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals) – Rs 18 crore
Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) – Rs 16.50 crore
Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) – Rs 15 crore


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When will Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 start?


The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will kick off on March 22, 2025, with the grand final scheduled for May 25, 2025. The excitement for IPL 2025 is at all time high. With 10 teams set to compete, fans can expect another season filled with high-intensity action.