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Top 5 Captains With Highest Win Percentage In IPL

Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful captains in IPL history [X] Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful captains in IPL history [X]

The Indian Premier League is undoubtedly the world's foremost T20 League. With 10 teams fighting for one trophy for a month and a half, there have been some impeccable leaders, who have not only led the team to the titles in the last 15 years but have made a huge impact with their leadership skills. 

Over the course of the last 15 years, we have seen some of the best leaders in the history of the Indian Premier League. As we inch closer to another power-packed season of the league, we at OneCricket have brought some interesting statistics to your attention, which will turn give a boost to your excitement level and you will be able to know the greatest captains in the history of IPL. 


Let's have a look at the top 5 captains with the highest win percentage in the IPL with a minimum of 50 matches under their stint. 

5) Gautam Gambhir - 55.42

Gautam Gambhir has a 55.42 win percentage (X.com)Gautam Gambhir has a 55.42 win percentage (X.com)

The Knight, Gautam Gambhir was the best thing that ever happened to Kolkata Knight Riders. He came into the team and helped them win two titles, which makes him the third-best captain in terms of the most number of titles. The KKR have brought in GG as a mentor for the upcoming season to try out their lucky charm.

With a win percentage of 55.42, he comes fifth on the list of IPL captains with the highest percentage. He has led Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders in a total of 129 games and came out as a winner on 71 occasions, which makes him one of the finest captains in the history of IPL.


4) Shane Warne - 55.45

Shane Warne had a win percentage of 55.45 (X.com)Shane Warne had a win percentage of 55.45 (X.com)

The absolute legend of the game, Shane Warne, who was also the greatest spinner in the cricket world, comes fourth on this list. He may not be here in this world with us but his stellar career and records will forever echo for a very long time, just like this particular record. Warney was the captain of the Rajasthan Royals, who won the inaugural season of the IPL.

Warne is one of those elite set of players who have led their respective teams to their IPL titles. Back in 2008, he held Rajasthan Royals win their maiden IPL and since then, they haven't been able to win another one. With 30 wins out of 50 games, he has the fourth-highest win percentage of 55.45.


3) Rohit Sharma - 56.32

Rohit Sharma has a 56.32 win percentage in IPL (X.com)Rohit Sharma has a 56.32 win percentage in IPL (X.com)

The stalwart of Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma is bigger than Sachin when it comes to IPL and Mumbai Indians. In his very first season as captain in 2013, he led Mumbai to their maiden IPL title and has not looked back since then. He comes third with a win percentage of 56.32 and is also the joint most successful captain alongside MS Dhoni when it comes to the number of titles.

In the last decade, Rohit has helped win Mumbai Indians five titles and has groomed players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan, who are now a crucial part of the Indian team. Leading the team on 158 occasions, Rohit has managed to come out on top 87 times. With five IPL Titles, he is undoubtedly among the best of the leaders out there in the world.


2) Sachin Tendulkar - 58.82

Sachin Tendulkar had a 58.82 win percentage in IPL (X.com)Sachin Tendulkar had a 58.82 win percentage in IPL (X.com)

The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is also among the most successful captains of the IPL. He was an emotion for the Mumbai Indians' fans but unfortunately, he could not win any titles. He did make it to the final of the IPL 2010, where he was also the highest run-getter, but the Mumbai Indians lost to Chennai Super Kings.

With a win percentage of 58.82, Sachin Tendulkar is the second most successful captain in the IPL. He has led the Mumbai Indians team on 51 occasions and has managed to come out as winners in 30 of them. He always had leadership qualities and is also the former captain of the Indian team.


1) MS Dhoni - 59.37

MS Dhoni has a 59.37 win percentage in IPL (X.com)MS Dhoni has a 59.37 win percentage in IPL (X.com)

Not only in the Indian Premier League, MS Dhoni is among the best leaders in the cricket world. To start with, he has won the T20 World Cup 2007, World Cup 2011 and the Champions Trophy 2013. Coming onto his stats in the IPL, he has the highest win percentage of 59.37. No wonder why he is known as one of the best captains.

MS Dhoni has won 133 IPL matches out of the 226 that he has led the team. He has five IPL titles under his belt and a couple of Champions League titles as well. Chennai Super Kings is one of the most successful franchises in the history of IPL and the reason is none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni.