5 cricketers who have led IPL teams the most number of times

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the greatest Captain in the history of the IPL
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the greatest Captain in the history of the IPL

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni - 159 Matches

MS Dhoni has almost become synonymous with CSK
MS Dhoni has almost become synonymous with CSK

You talk of the Chennai Super Kings, and the first name that comes to your mind is that of MS Dhoni. The iconic cricketer has almost become synonymous with the team.

Let us gulp down some numbers. Out of the 159 matches in which Dhoni has led an IPL team, he has led his side to a win on a colossal 94 occasions. Dhoni is the only captain in IPL history to have lead his side to back-to-back IPL titles.

Dhoni has led his side to a final a staggering 7 times and to a win on 3 of those occasions. There is no captain in IPL history who can even come remotely close to Dhoni’s humongous records.

RECORD: Matches: 159 Wins: 94 Losses: 64 Tied: 0 N/R: 1 Win%: 59.49%

So, there you have it. These are the 5 cricketers who have led an IPL side the most number of times in their career.

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