Who has captained the most matches in IPL history?


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The player who has captained the most matches in IPL history is MS Dhoni.

Most Matches as Captain in IPL History (As of 2024):

  1. MS Dhoni – 226 matches

    • Teams: Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS)

    • Titles: 🏆 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)

  2. Rohit Sharma – 158 matches

    • Team: Mumbai Indians (MI)

    • Titles: 🏆 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)

  3. Virat Kohli – 143 matches

    • Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

    • Titles: ❌ (No IPL title)

  4. Gautam Gambhir – 129 matches

    • Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Delhi Daredevils (now DC)

    • Titles: 🏆 2 (2012, 2014)

  5. David Warner – 83 matches

    • Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC)

    • Titles: 🏆 1 (2016)

MS Dhoni remains the most successful and experienced captain in IPL history. Would you like details on the best win percentages for IPL captains?