5 Most Successful Captains in IPL History

All the captains of the Cricket teams play a vital role in enhancing the performance of the team in any match. IPL is one such cricket event where we can observe the impact of  the captain on the team’s overall performance.

Read the entire blog to learn about the top five most successful captains in IPL history to date. 

Indian Premier League 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket tournament in India. It was established in 2007 and is now one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world. 

• The league is made up of ten teams from various Indian towns and takes place once a year, typically between March and May. 
• Each team plays 14 matches, seven at home and seven away, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. 
• The winner of the playoffs is dubbed IPL champion. 

The league is renowned for its high-quality cricket, star-studded lineups, and an exciting format that keeps viewers interested throughout the season.

IPL 2024 Team Captains List

The top players are selected by the franchise to become the captain of the IPL team. Here is the list of IPL 2024 teams  and captains names:

• Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad 
• Delhi Capitals - David Warner
• Gujarat Titans - Shubhman Gill
• Kolkata Knight Riders - Shreyas Iyer
• Lucknow SuperGiants - KL Rahul
• Mumbai Indians  - Hardik Pandya
• Punjab Kings - Shikhar Dhawan
• Rajasthan Royals - Sanju Samson
• Royal Challengers Bangalore - Faf Du Plessis
• Sunrisers Hyderabad - Aiden Markram

5 Most Successful Captain in IPL History

One can judge a captain based on multiple aspects. We have found out the top 5 most successful captains in the IPL history to date. All of these captains are highly talented and unique in their gameplay. 

MS Dhoni IPL

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (born 7 July 1981) has captained the most international matches and is the most successful captain in IPL tournaments all seasons.

• He is a former Indian cricketer who captained the Indian national team in limited-overs forms from 2007 to 2017, and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. 
• He also serves as the captain of Chennai in the Indian Premier League. He has won 133 of the 226 IPL matches with a winning percentage of 59.37.
• India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy under his guidance, the most by any captain. 
• He also led India to Asia Cup victories in 2010 and 2016.

Rohit Sharma (MI) as a Successful Captain

Rohit Gurunath Sharma is an Indian professional cricketer who presently heads the Indian national cricket team across all formats.

• He is recognized as one of the greatest opening hitters of all time because of his timing, elegance, six-hitting abilities, and leadership qualities. 
• He bats right-handed for the Indian national cricket team in international competition, the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, and Mumbai in regional cricket.
• The Mumbai Indians have won the IPL five times under Rohit Sharma's captaincy: in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. 
• He will lead a 15-member Indian cricket team for the men's T20 World Cup 2024. He has won 87 of the 158 IPL matches with a winning percentage of 56.32.
• He is the second most successful captain of the IPL cricket tournament.

Virat Kohli IPL

Virat Kohli (born November 5, 1988), who passed the RCB captaincy to Faf Du Plessis in 2021, is an Indian professional cricketer who has served as captain of the Indian national team. 

• He is the third most successful captain in the IPL tournament. Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen the Indian Cricket team had to date.
• He served as the captain of the RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) team in the IPL all seasons.
• He has won 66 of the 143 IPL matches with a winning percentage of 48.56, making him one of the most successful captains in IPL history.

Gautam Gambhir as a Captain

Gautam Gambhir (born October 14, 1981) is an Indian former international cricketer, politician, and philanthropist. 

• He represented India in every edition of the game from 2003 to 2016. He captained the Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.
• Gambhir also captained the Delhi Capitals (DC) and has led 129 IPL matches as captain, winning 71 while losing 57. 
• His win percentage of 55.03 is only behind Rohit's 55.06. He is the fourth most successful captain of the IPL cricket event.

David Warner IPL

David Andrew Warner (born October 27, 1986) is an Australian Twenty20 international cricketer and former Test vice-captain. 

• Warner captained the IPL for the first time in 2013 while playing for the Delhi Capitals (then Daredevils), filling in for Mahela Jayawardena. 
• Sunrisers Hyderabad signed Warner in 2014, and the Australian took over from Daren Sammy in 2015. He is the fifth most successful captain of the IPL cricket tournament.
• He has won 40 of the 83 IPL matches with a winning percentage of 49.39.

Most successful IPL captains as per win percentage

If we consider the winning percentage aspect, the top 5 most successful captains would be:

• Hardik Pandya - Winning Percentage 73.33
• Steve Smith - Winning Percentage 59.52
• M.S.Dhoni - Winning Percentage 59.19
• Sachin Tendulkar - Winning Percentage 58.82
• Anil Kumble - Winning Percentage 57.69

Conclusion

In this above article we have mentioned about the top 5 most successful captains of the Indian Premier League till date. Go through the complete article and gain knowledge about these captains, their captaincy period and success rate.

Also Read: How do IPL Teams and Franchises Make Money?

After going through various aspects, we found that M.S. Dhoni has been the most successful captain in the IPL competitions throughout all seasons. If you liked the content, bookmark this site and stay connected to get the latest news updates on various categories.