RANK 1
Shreyas Iyer
PBKS
Mat
37
Won
27
Most Matches as Captain in IPL
Most Matches as Captain in IPL is the ultimate barometer of a player’s leadership, tactical acumen, and long-term franchise influence, a record firmly held by the iconic MS Dhoni.
Dhoni has captained over 226 matches in the IPL, making him the only leader in league history to cross the 200-match milestone as captain. He is followed by Rohit Sharma (158) and Virat Kohli (143). In the ongoing 2026 season, as a new generation of leaders like Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad take the helm, this statistic serves as the gold standard for "tactical legacy" and "locker-room authority." Beyond the numbers, this record encapsulates how these legendary figures have defined the identity and championship DNA of their respective teams over nearly two decades.
RANK 2
Shubman Gill
GT
Mat
35
Won
18
RANK 3
Hardik Pandya
MI
Mat
31
Won
11
| Rank | Player | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 29 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 6 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
