The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to get underway on March 22, and the possible 11 of each team is a key topic of conversation. Kolkata Knight Riders are the defending champions, but the mega auction saw plenty of changes across the ten franchises, headlined by record purchases late last year.
In this article, we will look at the possible 11 plus impact player for all franchises for their first games of the IPL 2025 season.
IPL 2025: Possible 11 and Impact Player for All Franchises
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK possible 11 for IPL 2025: Can Ruturaj Gaikwad lead the Yellow Army to glory?
Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
CSK come into IPL 2025 with some questions about their starting XI. Devon Conway has been a key part of their team, but Rachin Ravindra’s form might be too good to ignore. Sam Curran returns to the franchise and could partner Matheesha Pathirana and Noor Ahmad as other overseas players. Nathan Ellis, who impressed in the recent Champions Trophy, is also an option.
With the return of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, CSK has a strong spin combination, particularly if the Chepauk surface aids spinners. Khaleel Ahmed could be their impact player, with Mukesh Choudhary also a possible contender.
Possible 11 for the first game against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 2. Devon Conway (OS), 3. Rachin Ravindra (OS), 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Deepak Hooda, 6. Sam Curran (OS), 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. MS Dhoni (wk), 9. R Ashwin, 10. Matheesha Pathirana (OS), 11. Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Khaleel Ahmed
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC possible 11 for IPL 2025: A big season ahead for Axar Patel.
Squad: KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, Tristian Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmanta Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
The build-up for DC has been disjointed, with Harry Brook opting out and KL Rahul missing the first two games due to personal reasons. In Rahul’s absence, Faf du Plessis may partner Jake Fraser-McGurk at the top. Axar Patel will be crucial in leading the middle-order, with support from Sameer Rizvi and Ashutosh Sharma. Mitchell Starc, along with Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, and T Natarajan, will spearhead the bowling attack. Mohit Sharma is an option for the impact player role.
Possible 11 for the first game against Lucknow Super Giants at Visakhapatnam:
- Faf du Plessis (OS), 2. Jake Fraser-McGurk (OS), 3. Abishek Porel, 4. Tristan Stubbs (OS), 5. Axar Patel (c), 6. Sameer Rizvi, 7. Ashutosh Sharma, 8. Mitchell Starc (OS), 9. Mukesh Kumar, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. T Natarajan
Impact Player: Mohit Sharma
Gujarat Titans (GT)
GT possible 11 for IPL 2025: Another stellar season expected from Shubman Gill.
Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, B. Sai Sudharshan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Mohmmad Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, R. Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Kareem Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya.
Gujarat Titans (GT) boasts a strong, balanced side with explosive top-order players like Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler. The middle-order, featuring Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia, offers great finishing potential. The bowling attack is equally strong, with Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna providing depth, while Rashid Khan offers match-winning skills with the ball. GT’s main question is how their death overs will fare, with these bowlers needing to ensure tight finishes.
Possible 11 for the first game against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad:
- Shubman Gill (c), 2. Jos Buttler (OS, wk), 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Shahrukh Khan, 5. Glenn Phillips (OS), 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Rashid Khan (OS), 9. R Sai Kishore, 10. Kagiso Rabada (OS), 11. Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR Possible 11 for IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane to lead a revamped KKR squad.
Squad: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Chetan Sakariya.
Defending champions KKR are aiming to continue their momentum despite significant changes during the auction. Sunil Narine may continue his successful opening stint, while Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will likely open with him. Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership could bring consistency to the middle order, with Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, and Andre Russell providing depth. With Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Spencer Johnson, KKR has a potent bowling attack. The fitness of Anrich Nortje will be crucial.
Possible 11 for the first game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens:
- Quinton de Kock (OS, wk), 2. Sunil Narine (OS), 3. Ajinkya Rahane (c), 4. Venkatesh Iyer, 5. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Andre Russell (OS), 8. Ramandeep Singh, 9. Harshit Rana, 10. Spencer Johnson (OS), 11. Varun Chakravarthy
Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora
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