IPL Successful Captain: Not MS Dhoni, Not Rohit Sharma; surprise name is here

By News Next Live Last updated Apr 26, 2023 - 8: 17 pm

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Hardik Pandya stunned the cricket fraternity when he captained Gujarat Titans (GT) to an IPL title win in their debut season in IPL 2022. Given that Pandya hadn’t led a team in IPL, not much was expected from him as the captain of GT. IPL Successful Captain: Not MS Dhoni, Not Rohit Sharma; surprise name is here.

Also, the franchise was making its debut and not many considered it to be a strong contender. Pandya’s success as GT’s skipper has continued, with the team currently sitting at second place in the points table. This has led to a significant milestone for the 29-year-old, as he now holds the title of the most successful IPL captain in terms of winning percentage (minimum 20 matches).

With a winning percentage of 75, Pandya has led GT to 15 wins out of 20 matches, with only 5 defeats under his captaincy. This achievement surpasses the likes of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who have winning percentages of 58.99 and 56.08, respectively.

Of course, Pandya’s winning percentage will drop as he will continue to lead the side. But for now, he is the most successful captain. He is followed by MS Dhoni, who has a winning percentage of 58.99. Dhoni has 128 wins and 88 defeats from 217 matches.

With a winning percentage of 56.08, Rohit Sharma sits at the 7th spot. Pandya made his IPL debut under Rohit and played seven seasons for Mumbai Indians. He won the IPL title four times.

Hardik Pandya’s success as GT’s captain has also earned him a spot in the leadership group of Team India, where he has been leading the T20I side since the 2022 World Cup. Additionally, he serves as Rohit’s deputy in the ODI format.

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Pandya’s rise to success as a captain is a testament to his leadership skills and ability to inspire his team to perform at their best. As he continues to lead GT and Team India, it will be exciting to see what other milestones he will achieve in the future.