The Captains Who Conquered the IPL

Krishnendu Banerjee

The legend of MS Dhoni as the captain ended in 2023. But the legacy he has left with 5 IPL titles for CSK will be difficult to match for future captains.  Along with Rohit Sharma, he is most successful captain of IPL.

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2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023

CHENNAI SUPER KINGS

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MS DHONI

CSK Trophy celebration

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Rohit Sharma has a total of six IPL titles and in five of them, he led MI. Taking over from Ricky Ponting in 2013, Rohit delivered in his debut season and four more titles. Along with MS Dhoni, he is most successful captain of IPL. 

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2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020

MUMBAI INDIANS

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ROHIT SHARMA

Gambhir came to KKR in 2011 and faced backlash from fans as he replaced Sourav Ganguly. But he soon won over KKR fans in 2012, leading them to their maiden title. He delivered another title in 2014 and as the mentor in 2024.

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2012, 2014

kolkata knight riders

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GAUTAM GAMBHIR

With many young players, Shane Warne fought in the most competitive league in 2008, leading Rajasthan to their only title in IPL history. Many of those youngsters are now heroes of IPL. 

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rajasthan royals

2008

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SHANE WARNE

One of the most popular franchises which is now defunct had their only title in 2009. Adam Gilchrist led a young pack to the title. Rohit Sharma was one of them and is now the most successful captain in IPL history. 

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Adam Gilchrist

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DECCAN CHARGERS

2009

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ADAM GILCHRIST

After a takeover from Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad needed their own legacy. David Warner was the man. He led SRH to their only title in 2016. 

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2016

Sunrisers hyderabad

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DAVID WARNER

Not many gave Gujarat Titans a chance in their debut season. Hardik Pandya did not even have any captaincy experience prior to that. But he led GT to IPL title. 

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gujarat titans

2022

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HARDIK PANDYA

Shreyas Iyer KKR trophy celebration

Shreyas Iyer KKR trophy celebration

While many gave credit to mentor Gautam Gambhir, captain Shreyas Iyer made a lot of contributions as the captain. He led KKR to their 3rd IPL title.

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kolkata knight riders

2024

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SHREYAS IYER