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Ajinkya Rahane's IPL Captaincy Record [Source: @Mr999_x/X.com]
On a bright Monday afternoon at 3:33 PM, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the IPL 2025 season. The veteran batter, who was heavily rumoured to take over the leadership, will succeed Shreyas Iyer, the skipper who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title. While many expected Rahane to be in contention, there was also speculation that KKR’s ₹23.75 crore acquisition, Venkatesh Iyer, might be named captain. However, in the end, KKR handed the reins to Rahane, who was bought for ₹1.5 crore.
Rahane is no stranger to captaincy in the IPL, having previously led two franchises. Let’s take a closer look at his record as an IPL captain.
What Is Ajinkya Rahane's IPL Captaincy Record?
Ajinkya Rahane has captained in a total of 25 IPL matches between 2017 and 2019, leading Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS). His captaincy record stands as follows:
| Total matches played | Matches won | Matches lost | Win percentage of the player or team | No result in matches | Matches drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 9 | 16 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
Under his leadership, Rajasthan Royals managed to reach the playoffs in IPL 2018 but failed to make it to the final.
Stints as IPL Captain
- Rising Pune Supergiant (2017): Rahane captained one match in the 2017 season when regular skipper Steve Smith was unavailable due to food poisoning. Rahane had also been a key player for RPS in 2016 and 2017, when RR was banned from the IPL. Notably, he was the leading run-scorer for RPS in the 2016 season.
- Rajasthan Royals (2018-19): He led RR in 24 matches across two seasons. In 2019, he was replaced as captain mid-season by Steve Smith due to the team’s inconsistent performance.
Outside the IPL, Rahane has experience leading teams at the highest level:
- India: He captained the Indian Test team in Virat Kohli’s absence, most notably leading India to a historic Test series victory in Australia in 2020-21.
- Mumbai (Domestic Cricket): He has also led Mumbai in domestic tournaments, showcasing his leadership skills beyond the T20 league.
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