The Indian Premier League (IPL) is cricket, drama, and entertainment always. Now imagine that the great warriors and commanders of the Mahabharata would be chosen to captain IPL teams. Their skills in leadership, their bravery, and insight will put them right into the high pressure charged scenario of T20 cricket. Here is who would be captaining each IPL team in 2025. Mahabharata Characters as the Captains of IPL Franchises IPL Franchise Mahabharata Characters Reason Chennai Super Kings Bhishma Pitamah Chill, sharp, super reliable, exactly what CSK’s all about, right? They’re like a factory for cranking out solid players and nabbing wins. Mumbai Indians Lord Krishna Tactical mastermind vibes, always backing up their men like Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. MI just refuses to quit, and honestly, that attitude rubs off on everyone. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Arjuna Absolute powerhouse, no joke. Rallying the big match players like Virat, Maxwell and Tim David like it’s just another day at the office. Kolkata Knight Riders Duryodhana Totally fearless. KKR’s wild energy? This guy just matches it, especially with beasts like Andre Russell in the mix. Rajasthan Royals Yudhishthira Laid-back and straight-up honest, which is gold for youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi trying to find their feet. Sunrisers Hyderabad Karna Ice in the veins when the heat’s on. SRH always feels like the underdog, but somehow, they just keep delivering, Just like Karna. Gujarat Titans Bheema Strong as heck, fits right in with GT’s star squad powered with Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill. Always up for the fight. Lucknow Super Giants Nakula Steady and sure of himself. LSG’s got all these hungry young guns, and he manages to keep them balanced, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, you name it. Delhi Capitals Sahadeva Brainy, always scheming. DC loves a good strategy, and this guy just slides right into that vibe with folks like KL Rahul and Axar Patel. Punjab Kings Abhimanyu Absolutely fearless and attacking. PBKS would get hyped up with his energy, pushing guys like Shreyas Iyer and Arshdeep Singh to go all-in, no holding back. Also Read | Shreyas Iyer vs Shubman Gill: Who Should Be India’s Next ODI Captain? Chennai Super Kings - Bhishma Pitamah Consistency is the hallmark of five-time title winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who are experts at building careers of players who are out of plans with other sides. Bhishma Pitamah, the wise protector of Hastinapur, would be a perfect fit for CSK. His calm and calculating head is in consonance with CSK policy under MS Dhoni and now Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gradually under Bhishma, Ruturaj is going to kick off the innings, followed by Shivam Dube and further power hitters, and Matheesha Pathirana and others who provide some assurance with the ball. Bhishma will bind the team with his stern but composed leadership and continue, to keep CSK marching in its full glory. Mumbai Indians - Lord Krishna Mumbai Indians (MI), having been crowned the champions five times, are those who best guide young players and are known for their never-give-up spirits. Great strategist Lord Krishna would be the best captain for MI. Just as Arjuna had Krishna s guidance for the battle in Kurukshetra, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma would also know how each has to be played, as a chess piece and he would plan each over with excellence. With Suryakumar Yadav's creativity and Jasprit Bumrah's precision, Krishna would make MI unbeatable. His ability to surprise opponents with his 'Leela', matches MI's history of bouncing back from tough situations and finishing strong in IPL seasons. Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Arjuna Recently crowned champions RCB plays an aggressive and firepower game, which Arjuna signifies best. The great archer would lead the likes of Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, and Tim David. Arjuna's precision and focused strategy would provide the team with momentum, while bowlers such as Josh Hazlewood would demolish opposition line-ups at ease. RCB will again have a fearless yet strategically minded approach under Arjuna. Also Read | Did You Know? Interesting Facts About Cricket History Kolkata Knight Riders - Duryodhana KKR's audacious and fearless approach makes Duryodhana the ideal captain. Aggressive and never retreating, he would lead players like Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine. Mentor Dwayne Bravo would add Caribbean flavor, complementing the warrior spirit of Duryodhan. Together, KKR would be an exciting and fearless team in IPL. Rajasthan Royals - Yudhishthira Young talent nurtured is what RR is famous for since they won the first-ever IPL. Yudhishthira, being the oldest of the Pandavas, is calm and honest and would be a perfect match for RR's introspective game. Youngsters like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal would thrive under him, guided by the coach Rahul Dravid The side would be disciplined but still vibrant and ready to pounce at the opportune moment. Sunrisers Hyderabad - Karna An assertion made by most past champions would be the underdogs. However, they are made for Karna, brave and loyal, who epitomizes the fighting spirit of SRH. Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, and Harshal Patel are players who would thrive under his passion. Coach Daniel Vettori would appreciate Karna's commitment and mental resilience, and SRH would be a force to be feared once again. Gujarat Titans - Bheema GT, former champions, already a strong side, would be best suitable for Bheema. Bheema witnhis brute strength and aggression, would captain stars like Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, and Rahul Tewatia. Coach Ashish Nehra would find Bheema's warrior nature perfect for the team and make GT nearly unbeatable in IPL 2025. Also Read | Top Cricket Movies Every Fan Must Watch Lucknow Super Giants - Nakula LSG, which is a class-driven and strategy-based team, would be led by Nakula, a confident and capable Pandava. His cool but competitive temperament would suit the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Rishabh Pant. Nakula's pressure-handling skills would make LSG one of the more well-balanced teams in the tournament. Delhi Capitals - Sahadeva Sahadeva would be wise and visionary enough to fit perfectly in for Delhi Capitals (DC). His analytical mind very much complimented with the young DC team. Abhimanyu, under his leadership, would guide KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav, along with coach Hemang Badani to build a sharp and lethal combination on-ground, making DC a strategic giant. Punjab Kings - Abhimanyu Abhimanyu seems to be a perfect fit to lead the runners-up of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings. Known for being fearless in the Chakravyuha, he would captain a side which carry aggression and attacking mind-set and he would inspire players like Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, and Arshdeep Singh. Ricky Ponting, the coach, would be able to utilize his fearlessness, making PBKS an exciting and adventurous team in world's most successful cricket league.