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Meet the Confirmed Captains of All 10 IPL Teams Ahead of the 2026 Auction – Check in Pics A quick look at which franchises have locked their leaders and which teams are still in decision mode.

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Rajat Patidar- Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB has officially named Rajat Patidar as their new skipper, marking a fresh leadership era after seasoned campaigns under Kohli, du Plessis, and Maxwell. 3 / 12

Ruturaj Gaikwad - Chennai Super Kings

CSK continues across the post-Dhoni transition with Ruturaj Gaikwad at the helm after a strong debut season as captain. 4 / 12

Hardik Pandya - Mumbai Indians

Despite intense fan debate, MI retains Hardik Pandya as captain heading into IPL 2026, backing his vision and leadership style. 5 / 12

Kolkata Knight Riders — Captain

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