Captains To Win Most Matches In IPL History - In Pics

Dec 16, 2023

1. MS Dhoni's Leadership Legacy: A Decade and a Half at the Helm

MS Dhoni, the iconic captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), has led in a whopping 226 IPL matches, boasting a remarkable win percentage of 58.84%.

2. Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians Saga: The Captain with Consistency

Rohit Sharma, the captain of Mumbai Indians (MI), has shown exceptional consistency over the years, with 158 matches under his leadership and a commendable win percentage of 55.06%.

3. Virat Kohli's Royal Challenge: Ups and Downs with RCB

Virat Kohli, the face of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has captained in 143 matches, facing both triumphs and challenges, with a win percentage of 46.15%.

4. Gautam Gambhir's Double Duty: Leading Delhi and Kolkata

Gautam Gambhir, who captained both Delhi Daredevils (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), left a lasting impact in his 129 matches, achieving a balanced win-loss ratio.

5. David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad Stint: A Captain Down Under

David Warner, hailing from Down Under, led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) admirably in 83 matches, showcasing a competitive spirit with a win percentage of 48.19%.

6. Adam Gilchrist's Swansong: A Distinguished Leadership Spell

Australian great Adam Gilchrist, captaining both DC and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), left a lasting legacy in his 74 matches, maintaining a competitive edge.

7. Shreyas Iyer's Rising Star: A Brief but Impactful Captaincy

Shreyas Iyer, the rising star who led DC and KKR, made a mark in his 55 matches, exhibiting a balanced approach with a win percentage of 49.09%.

8. Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals Reign: Spin Wizard in Charge

Spin maestro Shane Warne led Rajasthan Royals (RR) with flair in 55 matches, showcasing strategic brilliance and achieving a commendable win percentage of 54.54%.

9. Virender Sehwag's Explosive Leadership: From DC to KXIP

Virender Sehwag, known for his explosive batting, led DC and KXIP in 53 matches, maintaining a powerful yet calculated approach with a win percentage of 52.83%.

10. KL Rahul's Captaincy Journey: Navigating Teams with Panache

KL Rahul, leading the charge for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), Lucknow Supergiants (LSG), and Punjab Kings (PBKS), has captained in 51 matches, displaying finesse with a win percentage of 49.01%.

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