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Delhi Capitals have named Axar Patel as their captain, making them last team to announce their skipper for the upcoming season of IPL. Notably, IPL 2025 will begin on 22 March with the first match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Benglauru.

The five teams who will have new captains at the helm in IPL 2025 are: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals have appointed Axar Patel as their captain, making them the last team to announce their skipper for the upcoming IPL season. The 2025 IPL season is set to kick off on March 22, with the opening match featuring Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Delhi Capitals have started a new era by appointing Axar Patel as their captain for the IPL 2025 season. According to the March 14 announcement, the franchise is starting in a new direction after Rishabh Pant’s exit.

KL Rahul reacts to Axar Patel’s appointment as Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2025 (Source: IPL T20) Star all-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as Delhi Capitals' franchise captain for the upcoming (IPL 2025) season.