IPL 2025 Playoffs: Ricky Ponting to Mahela Jayawardene — Role Of Coaches And Mentors. Now that the IPL 2025 playoff teams have been confirmed, it is time to focus on the managers behind the top four teams: Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Gujarat Titans. Coaches and mentors have a leading role regarding the overall team process and performance. Here is a deep dive into the areas where the leadership takes each playoff contender:
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Head Coach: Ricky Ponting
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
After 2011, Punjab Kings qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs under the guidance of Ricky Ponting. Ponting is all about focus and consistently reminds his players that the journey is not over yet. This is the second time he is working with Shreyas Iyer, and this relationship has been very important in creating a great team environment and positively impacting the on-field strategies.
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Gujarat Titans (GT)
Head Coach: Ashish Nehra
Mentor: Parthiv Patel
Director of Cricket: Vikram Solanki
Captain: Shubman Gill
This coaching team has some hurdles, notably in morale following recent poor performances. Ashish Nehra and Vikram Solanki work to fine-tune problems within both batting and bowling departments. GT mentor Parthiv Patel brings an immense experience to serve as a sort of inspiration and guide for the Titans to push through the playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Head Coach: Andy Flower
Batting Coach & Mentor: Dinesh Karthik
Director of Cricket: Mo Bobat
Captain: Rajat Patidar
RCB finish in the top two, which the team has been unable to achieve since 2016. Dinesh Karthik points out the emphasis on this objective and how the team is working towards it. It will be under Andy Flower’s experience and Mo Bobat’s strategic thinking that RCB may lift their first IPL trophy.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Head Coach: Mahela Jayawardene
Batting Coach: Kieron Pollard
Bowling Coaches: Lasith Malinga & Paras Mhambrey
Captain: Hardik Pandya
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MI has a very experienced coaching lineup with Mahela Jayawardene at the helm. The team has had a bad start but has recovered well, with Hardik Pandya receiving accolades for his good decisions. This expert coaching team will try and take MI through to the playoffs.
As the playoffs go on, the tactical interventions and coaching from these coaches and mentors will be important to determining who will be the IPL 2025 champions.
