As the 2025 IPL season approaches, the debate surrounding captains' salaries is gaining attention. With the tournament set to begin in just a few days, here's a look at the captains' earnings for the upcoming season, which begins on March 22, 2025.
Rishabh Pant, the highest-paid captain
Rishabh Pant, captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), leads the pack with the highest salary for an IPL 2025 captain, earning a whopping ₹27 crore. His impressive earnings reflect his prominence in Indian cricket and his role as the leader of LSG.
Ajinkya Rahane, the lowest-paid captain
At the other end of the spectrum, Ajinkya Rahane, who will captain Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), is the lowest-paid captain in IPL 2025. Rahane's salary stands at ₹1.5 crore, a stark contrast to Pant's.
Here’s a quick look at the salaries of IPL 2025 captains:
| Team | Captain | Salary (₹ crore) |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant | 27 |
| Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer | 26.75 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins | 18 |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 18 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson | 18 |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill | 16.50 |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya | 16.35 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane | 1.5 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rajat Patidar | 11 |
With these salary figures, we can see a significant difference in earnings among the IPL 2025 captains, showcasing the financial hierarchy within the league. As the season kicks off, it will be interesting to see how these captains lead their teams in what promises to be an exciting season of cricket.
