Introduction
The IPL 2025 Auctions have reshaped every team with new signings and bold strategies.
Fans are excited to see how the squads stack up for the upcoming season.
Here’s a look at the predicted Best XI for every IPL team, based on auction picks and squad balance.
Contents
IntroductionChennai Super Kings (CSK) Best XIMumbai Indians (MI) Best XIRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Best XIKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Best XIDelhi Capitals (DC) Best XIRajasthan Royals (RR) Best XISunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Best XIPunjab Kings (PBKS) Best XILucknow Super Giants (LSG) Best XIGujarat Titans (GT) Best XIConclusion
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Best XI
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Devon Conway
- Ben Stokes
- Moeen Ali
- Shivam Dube
- MS Dhoni (C & WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Deepak Chahar
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Maheesh Theekshana
CSK has balanced youth and experience, with Dhoni leading what might be his final season.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Best XI
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Tim David
- Cameron Green
- Piyush Chawla
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Jason Behrendorff
- Arjun Tendulkar
MI looks strong with Hardik’s return and Bumrah’s pace spearheading the attack.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Best XI
- Virat Kohli
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Rajat Patidar
- Glenn Maxwell
- Cameron Green
- Dinesh Karthik (WK)
- Mahipal Lomror
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Mohammed Siraj
- Reece Topley
- Harshal Patel
RCB has solid top order and all-rounders, but bowling depth will be key to success.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Best XI
- Jason Roy
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nitish Rana
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Mitchell Starc
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Harshit Rana
KKR looks dangerous with Starc’s pace and Russell’s power hitting.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Best XI
- David Warner (C)
- Prithvi Shaw
- Mitchell Marsh
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Axar Patel
- Lalit Yadav
- Tristan Stubbs
- Anrich Nortje
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Ishant Sharma
DC’s chances depend on Pant’s fitness and form, along with a strong bowling unit.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Best XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Jos Buttler
- Sanju Samson (C & WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Riyan Parag
- Rovman Powell
- R Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Avesh Khan
- Sandeep Sharma
- Yuzvendra Chahal
RR has one of the strongest batting lineups with powerful finishers.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Best XI
- Mayank Agarwal
- Travis Head
- Rahul Tripathi
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Abdul Samad
- Washington Sundar
- Pat Cummins
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Umran Malik
- T Natarajan
SRH boasts a solid bowling lineup, boosted by Cummins’ leadership and pace.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Best XI
- Shikhar Dhawan (C)
- Jonny Bairstow (WK)
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma
- Sam Curran
- Rishi Dhawan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Arshdeep Singh
- Rahul Chahar
- Harpreet Brar
Punjab has powerful hitters and a strong pace attack, but consistency will be key.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Best XI
- KL Rahul (C & WK)
- Quinton de Kock
- Deepak Hooda
- Marcus Stoinis
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- Krunal Pandya
- Mark Wood
- Mohsin Khan
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
LSG has a balanced team with big-hitting middle order and quality pace.
Gujarat Titans (GT) Best XI
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Wriddhiman Saha (WK)
- Sai Sudharsan
- David Miller
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Mohit Sharma
- Shivam Mavi
- Joshua Little
- Noor Ahmad
- Spencer Johnson
GT remains a strong bowling unit with Shubman leading the charge in batting.
Conclusion
IPL 2025 is shaping up as one of the most competitive seasons ever, with every team boasting explosive batsmen, star bowlers, and powerful all-rounders.
Fans can expect thrilling matches, high scores, and intense battles as these teams compete for the title.
The right playing XI and team balance will be crucial in deciding who lifts the trophy.