Top 5 best captains in IPL history

Best Indian captain

The best captain in IPL history is Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni. He might not have th e most titles, but the former Indian skipper enjoys a superior win percentage and has taken CSK to the most IPL finals.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is arguably the most successful captain in IPL history. He has led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a record five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) and also captained the Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) to the finals in 2017. Dhonis calm demeanor under pressure, his astute captaincy decisions, and his ability to spot and nurture young talent have been his hallmarks.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Mumbai Indians, is another highly successful leader. He has led MI to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), building a strong team culture and fostering a winning mentality. Rohits aggressive captaincy style and his backing of his players have been key to MIs success.

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two IPL titles (2012 & 2014). He is known for his aggressive batting and his never-say-die attitude, which he instilled in his team as well. Gambhirs shrewd captaincy and his ability to get the best out of his players were crucial to KKRs success.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, though he has not been able to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to an IPL title yet, is one of the most consistent and impactful captains in the tournaments history.

David Warner

Warner has a very strong captaincy record. He led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to their only IPL title win in 2016 and has consistently led them to playoffs during his captaincy tenure. He also holds the record for most matches captained by an overseas player (as of IPL 2023).