IPL team captains by season

Track the leadership timeline of the IPL with this season-by-season captains quiz. You’ll match teams to the correct skipper for a given year, including mid-season switches and short-term stand-ins. P...

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What you’ll practice

This quiz focuses on IPL team captains by season, testing how well you remember who led each franchise in specific years. It’s ideal for spotting patterns across eras, teams, and captaincy transitions.

Questions are multiple-choice with 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through tricky seasons and leadership changes without rushing.

Common pitfalls to watch for

Many misses come from confusing interim captains with full-season captains, or mixing up seasons where a captain changed mid-tournament. Another frequent trap is assuming a long-time captain led every season in a row, even when injuries or form caused a switch.

How difficulty and length are balanced

Difficulty is mixed: you’ll get a blend of well-known captaincy eras and less obvious one-season or partial-season stints. To tailor the experience, choose your preferred question count and difficulty before starting - shorter sets are great for quick practice, while longer runs better reveal weak spots.

  • Recall captains for specific teams and seasons, not just overall eras
  • Handle mid-season captaincy changes and temporary replacements
  • Avoid look-alike season mix-ups (back-to-back years can be deceptive)
  • Learn franchise leadership timelines across different IPL phases
  • Build consistency by replaying with a different difficulty setting

Sample questions

Who was the captain of Chennai Super Kings in the 2020 IPL season?

  • A.MS Dhoni
  • B.Ravindra Jadeja
  • C.Dwayne Bravo
  • D.Faf du Plessis

Which team did Rohit Sharma captain in the 2019 IPL season?

  • A.Mumbai Indians
  • B.Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • C.Chennai Super Kings
  • D.Kolkata Knight Riders

Who led Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2016 IPL season?

  • A.David Warner
  • B.Kane Williamson
  • C.Bhuvneshwar Kumar
  • D.Shikhar Dhawan

Quiz FAQ

How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 30 questions focused on IPL team captains by season.

What is the format of the quiz?

Each question has 4 options and there is no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

Does it include mid-season captain changes?

Yes, some questions cover seasons where captaincy changed due to injury, form, or team decisions.

How is the difficulty set if it says Mixed?

Mixed difficulty blends straightforward captaincy eras with tougher seasons and less-remembered stints.

Can I choose the question count and difficulty?

Yes, you can adjust the number of questions and select a difficulty level before you start.

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