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While all 10 captains have been announced, let's take a look at the potential vice-captains for each IPL 2025 franchise:

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KKR - Venkatesh Iyer

Bought for Rs 23.75 crore, Venkatesh has already been announced as the deputy to Ajinkya Rahane.

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SRH - Heinrich Klaasen

Klaasen is entiring his third year in orange, and could be vice-captain after being retained for Rs 23 crore.

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RR - Yashasvi Jaiswal

Still only 23, Jaiswal seems to be the future of Rajasthan, and could be Sanju Samson's deputy.

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RCB - Virat Kohli

If Rajat Patidar has to go off the field, RCB have the experienced head of Kohli to fill in short-term.

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CSK - MS Dhoni

A team with many veterans, Dhoni is likely to fill in should there be a need. He's won 5 IPL titles as captain!

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DC - KL Rahul

Rahul has several years of leadership experience in IPL, and could be a capable deputy to Axar Patel.

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LSG - Nicholas Pooran

Pooran stepped in for Rahul during IPL 2024, and is expected to be vice-captain to Rishabh Pant this year.

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GT - Rashid Khan

Afghan legend Rashid has also filled in as captain before for GT. Jos Buttler could also be an option.

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PBKS - Glenn Maxwell

Shreyas Iyer is the reigning IPL-winning captain, but Punjab have Maxwell to fall back on if need be.

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MI - Suryakumar Yadav

Being the present India T20I captain, Suryakumar is likely to be preferred over Rohit for vice-captaincy.

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Likely Vice-Captains Of All 10 IPL Teams

While all 10 captains have been announced, let's take a look at the potential vice-captains for each IPL 2025 franchise:

KKR - Venkatesh IyerBought for Rs 23.75 crore, Venkatesh has already been announced as the deputy to Ajinkya Rahane.

SRH - Heinrich KlaasenKlaasen is entiring his third year in orange, and could be vice-captain after being retained for Rs 23 crore.

RR - Yashasvi JaiswalStill only 23, Jaiswal seems to be the future of Rajasthan, and could be Sanju Samson's deputy.

RCB - Virat KohliIf Rajat Patidar has to go off the field, RCB have the experienced head of Kohli to fill in short-term.

CSK - MS DhoniA team with many veterans, Dhoni is likely to fill in should there be a need. He's won 5 IPL titles as captain!

DC - KL RahulRahul has several years of leadership experience in IPL, and could be a capable deputy to Axar Patel.

LSG - Nicholas PooranPooran stepped in for Rahul during IPL 2024, and is expected to be vice-captain to Rishabh Pant this year.

GT - Rashid KhanAfghan legend Rashid has also filled in as captain before for GT. Jos Buttler could also be an option.

PBKS - Glenn MaxwellShreyas Iyer is the reigning IPL-winning captain, but Punjab have Maxwell to fall back on if need be.

MI - Suryakumar YadavBeing the present India T20I captain, Suryakumar is likely to be preferred over Rohit for vice-captaincy.