Most Successful Captains in Indian Cricket

Cricket in India transcends being merely a sport; it is a profound sentiment coursing through the veins of its billion-plus populace. Indian Cricketers ascend to the status of revered figures and the sport itself is elevated to the stature of a grand celebration. Within the cricketing world, the role of a captain holds a pivotal position. A captain’s leadership’s decision-making prowess and strategic acumen can be the making or breaking of a team.

Over the years, the Indian cricket team has been helmed by various captains, each of whom has left an indelible imprint on the sport. In this article, we will delve into the most successful captains in Indian cricket history, dissecting their achievements and their performance in prestigious ICC tournaments.

Most Successful Captains in Indian Cricket

Many individuals hold MS Dhoni in high regard as the finest cricket captain, although there are those who favour Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly. The older generation fondly recalls the leadership of Mohammad Azharuddin and Kapil Dev, who guided India to their inaugural World Cup victory in 1983.

Let’s examine a list of the most accomplished cricket captains in India, including their statistics and win rates across ODI, Test Match and T20 formats.

One Day International Captains & Records
S. No.	Player	Span	Match	Overall Win%
1.	Rohit Sharma	2017-2023	26	73.07%
2.	Virat Kohli	2013-2021	95	70.43%
3.	MS Dhoni	2007-2018	200	59.52%
4.	Rahul Dravid	2000-2007	79	56
5.	Mohammad Azharuddin	1990-1999	174	54.16%
6.	Kapil Dev	1982-1987	74	54.16%
7.	Sourav Ganguly	1999-2005	146	53.9%
8.	Sunil Gavaskar	1980-1985	37	40%
9.	SR Tendulkar	1996-2000	73	35.07%

Twenty 20 Captains and Records

S. No.	Player	Span	Match	Overall Win%
1.	Hardik Pandya	2022-2023	11	77.27%
2.	Rohit Sharma	2017-2022	51	76.47%
3.	Virat Kohli	2017-2021	50	64.58%
4.	MS Dhoni	2007-2016	72	59.28%

Test Captains & Records

S. No.	Player	Span	Match	Overall Win%
1.	Ajinkya Rahane	2017-2021	6	100%
2.	Ravi Shastri	1988-1988	1	100%
3.	Rohit Sharma	2022-2023	7	80%
4.	Virat Kohli	2014-2022	68	70.17%
5.	Sourav Ganguly	2000-2005	49	61.76%
6.	MS Dhoni	2008-2014	60	60%
7.	Rahul Dravid	2003-2007	25	57.14%
8.	Sunil Gavaskar	1976-1985	47	52.94%
9.	Mohammad Azharuddin	1990-1999	47	50%
10.	Ajit Wadekar	1971-1974	16	50%
11.	Nari Contractor	1960-1962	12	37.5%
12.	Anil Kumble	2007-2008	14	37.5%
13.	BS Bedi	1976-1978	22	35.29%
14.	MAK Pataudi	1962-1975	40	32.14%
15.	Sachin Tendulkar	1996-2000	25	30.76%
16.	Dilip Vengsarkar	1987-1989	10	28.57%
17.	Lala Amarnath	1947-1952	15	25%
18.	Vijay Hazare	1951-1953	14	16.66%