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Rohit Sharma Breaks Virat Kohli's Remarkable Captaincy Record In WTC History; Joins Elite List 

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Source: @LoyleRohitFan/x.com)Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Source: @LoyleRohitFan/x.com)

India continued their impressive unbeaten record in the home Test series, securing their 18th successive victory after a stunning 7-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second Test at Green Park, Kanpur on Tuesday. With the 2-0 series sweep, India further solidified their top position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table.

The match, hampered by rain, appeared destined for a draw, but India pulled off a dramatic win on Day 5. This result highlights India's continued dominance in Test cricket, especially under the leadership of skipper Rohit Sharma. 

Rohit Sharma Breaks Virat Kohli's Records 

While Rohit Sharma had a quiet series with the bat, his captaincy was nothing short of remarkable. Rohit's leadership during India's second innings and his ability to manage bowlers effectively in challenging conditions earned him widespread praise. 

With this victory, Rohit has now led India to 12 wins as the World Test Championship captain. His win percentage is the highest in WTC history among captains with a minimum of 10 matches, surpassing the previous record held by Virat Kohli. 

Highest Win Percentage By A Captain In WTC History (10 Tests)

With the win in Kanpur, Rohit Sharma surpassed Virat Kohli’s win percentage as a captain in WTC history. Kohli, who had previously held the record with a win percentage of 63.63, now trails Rohit’s impressive 66.66%. 

Among active captains, Rohit’s closest competitors are England’s Ben Stokes and Australia’s Pat Cummins, but with this series win, Rohit has clearly set a new benchmark in modern Test cricket leadership.

PLAYER NAME
WIN PERCENTAGE
RECORD
Rohit Sharma66.66% 12 wins in 18 matches
Virat Kohli63.63%14 wins in 22 matches
Ben Stokes62.50%15 wins in 24 matches
Pat Cummins 60.71%17 wins in 28 matches
Tim Paine57.14%8 wins in 14 matches

India’s dominance under Rohit has been evident in the current WTC cycle. The team has won 12 of their 18 matches, with victories coming both at home and abroad. This series victory over Bangladesh not only highlights India’s strength in home conditions but also reinforces their position as one of the top contenders for the WTC final in 2025.