From Virat Kohli To MS Dhoni: List Of IPL Captains With Most Number Of Matches

May 06, 2025 Anirban Sarkar

MS Dhoni CSK stand-in skipper MS Dhoni has played 232 matches in the IPL as a captain. Source: BCCI

Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma has captained the Mumbai Indians in 158 matches in the IPL. Source: ANI

Virat Kohli Virat Kohli is in the second position as he has captained RCB in 143 matches in the IPL. Source: PTI

Gautam Gambhir Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir also captained both Delhi Capitals and KKR in 129 matches. Source: ANI

David Warner David Warner has captained Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 83 IPL games. Source: ANI

Shreyas Iyer Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has captained three IPL teams in 83 matches. Source: ANI

Adam Gilchrist Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist captained two teams in 74 IPL matches. Source: BCCI

Sanju Samson Sanju Samson has captained the Rajasthan Royals in 65 IPL matches so far. Source: AP

KL Rahul KL Rahul has captained three teams in 64 IPL matches. Source: ANI

Hardik Pandya Hardik Pandya has captained both the Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians in 55 IPL matches. Source: ANI