Meet The Most Successful IPL Captains

The Indian Premier League(IPL) has seen some incredible captains who’ve made a huge impact with their smart Strategies, calmness, and ability to motivate their teams. These leaders have guided their franchises to multiple wins and set new standards in T20 Cricket

Most successful IPL captains

1. MS Dhoni - 133 wins

MS Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the most successful captains in IPL history. With his calm leadership, he has led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to numerous victories. Under his guidance, CSK has won multiple IPL titles, and Dhoni holds an impressive record of over 133 wins as captain, the highest in the tournament’s history. Under the Leadership of MS Dhoni the Chennai Super Kings won 5 titles (2010,2011,2018,2021 & 2023).

2. Rohit Sharma - 87 wins

Rohit Sharma is another successful IPL captain, and he is also recognized for his brilliance and cool leadership. He has led the Mumbai Indians and made the team a powerhouse, winning a record five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020). During his captaincy, Mumbai Indians have won 87 matches (as of IPL 2023).

3. Virat Kohli - 66 wins

Virat Kohli is one of cricket’s modern-day legends. As the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kohli brought energy, determination, and a fighting spirit to the team. While an IPL title eluded him, his leadership saw RCB reach the playoffs multiple times, and he holds the record for most runs by a captain in the league. With 66 wins in 143 matches as skipper.

4. Gautam Gambhir - 71 wins

Gautam Gambhir is known for his aggressive leadership and tactical brilliance. Leading the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. With a total of 71 wins out of 129 matches as captain, his winning percentage of 55.03% reflects his ability to inspire and deliver under pressure.

5. David Warner - 40 wins

David Warner stands for his aggressive batting and dynamic leadership. Leading the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Warner guided the team to their maiden IPL title in 2016. Under his captaincy, SRH became a formidable force, consistently performing well in the tournament, with a total of 40 wins in 83 matches as captain.

Most successful IPL captains (Table)