Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni, who is most successful IPL captain?

Rohit Sharma's IPL captaincy came to an end when Hardik Pandya was named as their new captain for the 2024 season Image Source : Getty

Rohit has led the Mumbai-based franchise from 2013 onwards. But is he more successful than MS Dhoni? Here is a stat analysis Image Source : Getty

Rohit Sharma has led Mumbai Indians to five IPL title wins as captain from 2013 to 2023 Image Source : BCCI

MS Dhoni has been in charge of the CSK franchise to five IPL titles as well from 2008 to the present time Image Source : AP

Rohit has the second most wins (87 wins) as captain in IPL, only behind MS Dhoni (133 wins) Image Source : Getty

Rohit's win percentage is also the second best - 56.32% (with a minimum 50 matches), only behind Dhoni's 59.37% Image Source : Getty

From 2013 onwards, Rohit has led MI to 10 wins in 13 IPL Playoff matches (including finals) Image Source : Getty

Dhoni stands joint with Rohit in wins but in more playoff appearances from 2013 onwards. Dhoni has won 10 from 16 playoff matches from 2013 Image Source : PTI

Rohit holds the rare record of never losing an IPL final as captain. He has won the IPL in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 as captain and never lost in a final as skipper. Image Source : Mumbai Indians

From 2013 onwards, Dhoni has won 3 and lost 3 IPL finals as captain. Overall, Dhoni has won 5 and lost 5 finals as captain Image Source : IPL

In Rohit vs Dhoni rivalry as captains in IPL, Rohit holds a 12-10 lead over Dhoni Image Source : BCCI

Least matches taken to win 1st IPL title as captain: Rohit Sharma 13 matches in 2013, Warne and Hardik 15 games Image Source : Getty

Least matches taken to win 2nd IPL title as captain: Rohit 44, Dhoni 59 Image Source : Getty

Least matches taken to win 5 IPL titles as captain: Rohit 116, Dhoni 226 Image Source : Getty

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