Captains with Most Losses in IPL History

Captains in the IPL carry huge responsibility, guiding their teams through high-pressure moments. While winning is celebrated, losing is also a part of the game. Even the most successful captains in IPL history have faced several defeats over the years, as they’ve led their teams through many seasons. Let’s take a closer look at the captains to lose most matches in IPL history.

Top 5 Captains with the Most Losses in IPL History

1. MS Dhoni – 91 Losses (Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants)

MS Dhoni is widely regarded as the most successful captain in the IPL, having won five IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, with 91 losses in 226 matches, Dhoni also holds the record for the captain with the most losses in IPL history. Despite this, his success rate remains impressive with a win percentage of 58.85%. It’s no surprise that Dhoni has played the most matches as captain in IPL, further solidifying his legacy in the league.

2. Virat Kohli – 70 Losses (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Virat Kohli ranks second on the list with 70 losses in 143 matches as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He led RCB for many seasons but couldn’t secure an IPL title. Despite his excellent individual performances and deep love for the game, Kohli’s RCB often faced challenges with consistency, which added to his number of defeats as captain.

3. Rohit Sharma – 67 Losses (Mumbai Indians)

Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in IPL history, having led Mumbai Indians (MI) to five IPL titles. However, he also ranks third in terms of most matches lost as captain, with 67 defeats in 158 matches. Rohit’s leadership style has often been praised for its calmness and ability to perform under pressure. Despite the losses, his success with MI is unmatched, making him one of the greatest IPL captains.

4. Gautam Gambhir – 57 Losses (Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils)

Gautam Gambhir led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two IPL titles during his tenure as captain. He also captained Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), and in total, Gambhir has suffered 57 losses in 129 matches. His aggressive and tactically sharp approach made him one of the finest leaders in IPL, but like any captain, he too faced several defeats throughout his career.

5. David Warner – 41 Losses (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils)

Australian opener David Warner has captained Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Daredevils over the years, facing 41 losses in 83 matches as captain. Warner led SRH to an IPL title in 2016, but his captaincy career has also seen a fair share of losses. Despite his aggressive leadership and brilliant batting, Warner’s teams have struggled at times, resulting in a loss percentage of 48.19%.