IPL team captains by season
Track the leadership history of the IPL with this season-by-season captains quiz. You’ll identify which player led each franchise in a given year, including mid-season switches and returning captains....
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About this quiz
What you’ll practice
This quiz sharpens your memory of IPL leadership changes across seasons, teams, and eras - especially where captaincy shifted due to form, injury, or transfers.
Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options and no timer, so you can focus on accuracy over speed.
Difficulty and how to play
Difficulty is mixed: some picks are straightforward (long-term captains), while others target tricky one-season stints and mid-season replacements. Before you start, choose your question count and set the difficulty that matches your comfort level.
- Match captains to the correct season for each IPL franchise
- Spot mid-season captaincy changes and stand-in leaders
- Handle team rebrands/returns and captaincy continuity across years
- Avoid confusing co-captain rumors with official match captains
- Build a reliable timeline across early, middle, and recent IPL seasons
Common pitfalls to avoid
Most misses come from mixing adjacent seasons, forgetting interim captains, or assuming the biggest star always led that year. When in doubt, think about who actually captained in matches, not just who was announced pre-season.
Tips for better scores
Use team context (auction moves, injuries, leadership handovers) to narrow down the 4 options. If you’re warming up, start with fewer questions on an easier setting, then increase the question count and move up to mixed/harder once your timeline feels solid.
Sample questions
Who was the captain of the Mumbai Indians in the 2013 IPL season?
- A.Rohit Sharma
- B.Sachin Tendulkar
- C.Harbhajan Singh
- D.Kieron Pollard
Which player captained the Chennai Super Kings in the 2018 IPL season?
- A.MS Dhoni
- B.Stephen Fleming
- C.Dwayne Bravo
- D.Suresh Raina
Who led the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2020 IPL season?
- A.Eoin Morgan
- B.Dinesh Karthik
- C.Gautam Gambhir
- D.Sunil Narine
Quiz FAQ
How many questions are in this quiz?
This quiz has 137 questions focused on IPL team captains by season.
What is the quiz format?
Every question has 4 options and there is no timer, so you can play at your own pace.
Is the difficulty fixed or can I change it?
You can choose the difficulty before starting. It’s mixed overall, combining easy mainstays with tougher captaincy-change seasons.
Does it include mid-season or stand-in captains?
Yes, it covers seasons where captaincy changed during the tournament or where an interim captain led matches.
How do I choose the question count?
Select your preferred question count in the start panel before beginning, then start the quiz with your chosen settings.
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