Most matches as captain
Player Span Mat Won Lost Tied NR %
MS Dhoni 2007-2025 331 192 133 2 4 59.02
(Chennai Super Kings, India, Indians, Rising Pune Supergiants)
JM Vince 2014-2026 248 121 115 5 7 51.24
(England Lions, Gulf Giants, Hampshire, Joburg Super Kings, Southern Brave (Men))
F du Plessis 2012-2026 225 113 100 2 10 53.02
(Comilla Victorians, Delhi Capitals, Joburg Super Kings, Northern Superchargers (Men), Paarl Rocks, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, St Lucia Kings, Texas Super Kings, World-XI)
RG Sharma 2013-2024 225 140 80 5 0 63.33
(India, Mumbai Indians)
KA Pollard 2013-2026 212 100 99 2 11 50.24
(Barbados Tridents, Cape Cobras, MI Cape Town, MI Emirates, MI New York, Mumbai Indians, St Lucia Stars, Trinbago Knight Riders, West Indies)
DJG Sammy 2006-2020 208 104 97 2 5 51.72
(Peshawar Zalmi, Rajshahi Kings, St Lucia, St Lucia Stars, St Lucia Zouks, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Titans, West Indians, West Indies, West Indies XI, Windward Islands)
V Kohli 2011-2023 193 96 86 5 6 52.67
(India, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
G Gambhir 2009-2018 170 98 70 1 1 58.28
(Delhi, Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders)
AJ Finch 2012-2023 168 78 86 1 3 47.57
(Australia, Melbourne Renegades, Pune Warriors, Surrey, Yorkshire)
Sarfaraz Ahmed 2013-2023 160 93 66 0 1 58.49
(Karachi Dolphins, Karachi Region Blues, Karachi Whites, Pakistan, Pakistan International Airlines, Quetta Gladiators, Sindh)
Mahmudullah 2012-2022 158 73 81 1 3 47.41
(Abahani Limited, Bangladesh, Barisal Bulls, Chattogram Challengers, Chittagong Kings, Gazi Group Cricketers, Gemcon Khulna, Khulna Titans, Minister Group Dhaka)
Babar Azam 2019-2026 155 82 65 1 7 55.74
(Central Punjab (Pakistan), Colombo Strikers, Karachi Kings, Pakistan, Peshawar Zalmi)
EJG Morgan 2012-2022 155 71 78 3 3 47.69
(England, England XI, Karachi Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, London Spirit (Men), Middlesex)
Shoaib Malik 2005-2025 149 92 52 3 2 63.6
(Comilla Victorians, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Pakistan, Pakistan International Airlines, Peshawar Zalmi, Rajshahi Royals, Rangpur Riders, Sialkot Region, Sialkot Stallions)
DA Warner 2011-2026 146 73 70 2 1 51.03
(Australia, Delhi Capitals, Delhi Daredevils, Dubai Capitals, Karachi Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sydney Thunder, Sylhet Sixers)
Mashrafe Mortaza 2010-2024 145 81 63 0 1 56.25
(Bangladesh, Comilla Victorians, Dhaka Gladiators, Dhaka Platoon, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Rangpur Riders, Sylhet Division, Sylhet Strikers)
Shakib Al Hasan 2009-2023 145 82 63 0 0 56.55
(Bangladesh, Dhaka Dynamites, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Division, Khulna Royal Bengals, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Prime Bank Cricket Club, Rangpur Riders)
Mushfiqur Rahim 2011-2023 144 70 72 1 1 49.3
(Abahani Limited, Bangladesh, Bangladesh Cricket Board XI, Bangladesh XI, Barisal Bulls, Beximco Dhaka, Chittagong Vikings, Duronto Rajshahi, Khulna Tigers, Rajshahi Kings, Sylhet Royals, Sylhet Strikers, Sylhet Super Stars)
SW Billings 2018-2026 142 74 63 1 4 53.98
(Dubai Capitals, Kent, Oval Invincibles (Men), Sydney Thunder)
MD Shanaka 2015-2026 142 58 73 6 5 44.52
(Cumilla Warriors, Dambulla Aura, Dambulla Giants, Dambulla Viiking, Dubai Capitals, Galle Gallants, Galle Titans, Kandy, Sinhalese Sports Club, SLC Greens, SLC Greys, Sri Lanka)
KS Williamson 2011-2025 139 68 68 2 1 50
(Gloucestershire, London Spirit (Men), New Zealand, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Yorkshire)
MC Henriques 2009-2026 135 77 49 3 6 60.85
(New South Wales, Sydney Sixers)
L Gregory 2017-2026 127 82 45 0 0 64.56
(England Lions, Sharjah Warriors, Somerset, Trent Rockets (Men))
SS Iyer 2018-2026 121 66 49 2 4 57.26
(Delhi Capitals, Delhi Daredevils, India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai, Punjab Kings)
M Klinger 2010-2019 120 60 51 2 7 53.98
(Adelaide Strikers, Gloucestershire, Perth Scorchers, South Australia)
KC Sangakkara 2009-2020 114 51 61 2 0 45.61
(Deccan Chargers, Dhaka Dynamites, Jamaica Tallawahs, Kandurata, Karachi Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Marylebone Cricket Club, Sri Lanka, Sunrisers Hyderabad)
AK Markram 2016-2026 110 56 49 2 3 53.27
(Durban's Super Giants, Northerns, South Africa, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Titans)
Rashid Khan 2017-2026 110 55 52 1 2 51.38
(Afghanistan, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Gujarat Titans, Kabul Zwanan, MI Cape Town, Speen Ghar Tigers)
SR Harmer 2016-2026 109 52 52 2 3 50
(Border, Essex)
BB McCullum 2008-2018 109 41 58 6 4 41.9
(Brisbane Heat, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lahore Qalandars, Middlesex, New Zealand, New Zealanders, Otago, Rangpur Riders)
GJ Bailey 2007-2018 105 53 50 1 1 51.44
(Australia, Australia A, Hobart Hurricanes, Kings XI Punjab, Tasmania)
SV Samson 2018-2025 105 55 48 1 1 53.36
(Kerala, Rajasthan Royals)
Shadab Khan 2019-2026 103 59 44 0 0 57.28
(Abbottabad Region, Islamabad United, Northern (Pakistan), Pakistan, Panthers (Pakistan), Rawalpindi Region)
R Powell 2019-2025 102 44 54 0 4 44.89
(Barbados Royals, Jamaica Tallawahs, West Indies)
AJ Turner 2014-2026 102 62 37 0 3 62.62
(Cricket Australia XI, Durham, Multan Sultans, Perth Scorchers)
Mohammad Rizwan 2017-2026 100 48 51 0 1 48.48
(Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Multan Sultans, Pakistan, Peshawar, Rawalpindiz)
DJ Bravo 2007-2022 99 59 37 1 2 61.34
(Lahore Qalandars, Melbourne Renegades, Mumbai Indians, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Trinbago Knight Riders, Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel, West Indies)
Misbah-ul-Haq 2006-2018 99 61 36 2 0 62.62
(Chittagong Vikings, Faisalabad Region, Faisalabad Wolves, Islamabad United, Pakistan, Pakistan A, Rangpur Riders)
Sikandar Raza 2015-2026 99 45 52 0 2 46.39
(Dambulla Aura, Dubai Capitals, Seattle Orcas, Sharjah Warriorz, St Lucia Kings, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe XI)
CH Gayle 2007-2021 97 49 45 1 2 52.1
(Jamaica, Jamaica Tallawahs, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Stanford Superstars, Sydney Thunder, West Indians, West Indies)
N Pooran 2021-2026 95 48 45 1 1 51.59
(Guyana Amazon Warriors, Lucknow Super Giants, MI Cape Town, MI Emirates, MI New York, Trinbago Knight Riders, West Indies)
MG Erasmus 2019-2026 92 53 38 1 0 58.15
(Namibia)
Nurul Hasan 2019-2026 92 57 31 2 2 64.44
(Bangladesh, Chattogram Challengers, Khulna Division, Rangpur Riders, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club)
GJ Maxwell 2017-2025 91 49 40 0 2 55.05
(Kings XI Punjab, Melbourne Stars, Washington Freedom)
DJ Willey 2018-2026 91 52 37 1 1 58.33
(Northamptonshire, Northern Superchargers (Men), Trent Rockets (Men), Yorkshire)
CE McConchie 2018-2026 90 44 40 0 6 52.38
(Canterbury)
C Rubagumya 2021-2025 90 25 63 0 2 28.4
(Rwanda)
CN Ackermann 2013-2023 89 34 50 1 4 40.58
(Eastern Province, Leicestershire)
Asghar Afghan 2015-2022 89 60 28 1 0 67.97
(Afghanistan, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Kabul Eagles, Kandahar Knights, Mis Ainak Knights)
Imad Wasim 2015-2025 89 42 42 2 3 50
(Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Islamabad, Islamabad Region, Jamaica Tallawahs, Karachi Kings, Northern (Pakistan))
Mohammad Nabi 2011-2026 89 49 39 1 0 55.61
(Afghan Cheetas, Afghanistan, Balkh Legends, Comilla Victorians, Dambulla Sixers, Dubai Capitals, Mis Ainak Knights, Rangpur Rangers)
DT Christian 2014-2022 88 52 32 1 3 61.76
(Melbourne Renegades, Middlesex, Nottinghamshire)
GJ Batty 2005-2021 87 41 41 1 4 50
(Surrey, Worcestershire)
Shahid Afridi 2006-2020 87 46 40 1 0 53.44
(Galle Gladiators, ICC World XI, Karachi Dolphins, Pakistan, Pakistan A, Pakistanis, Peshawar Zalmi, Sylhet Super Stars)
JMR Taylor 2020-2026 87 45 40 1 1 52.9
(Gloucestershire)
HH Pandya 2022-2026 86 47 38 1 0 55.23
(Gujarat Titans, India, Mumbai Indians)
WTS Porterfield 2008-2017 86 47 35 0 4 57.31
(Gloucestershire, Ireland)
Shan Masood 2017-2024 85 39 43 1 2 47.59
(Derbyshire, Islamabad, Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Pakistan A, Sindh, Southern Punjab (Pakistan), Yorkshire)
SPD Smith 2011-2026 85 53 29 1 2 64.45
(Australia, Comilla Victorians, Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Sydney Sixers, Washington Freedom)
JO Holder 2018-2026 84 32 52 0 0 38.09
(Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Barbados Royals, Barbados Tridents, Los Angeles Knight Riders, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, West Indies)
NLTC Perera 2014-2025 84 40 40 0 4 50
(Colombo Strikers, Dhaka Capital, Jaffna Kings, Jaffna Stallions, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Army Sports Club, Yaal Blazers)
CL White 2006-2018 84 48 34 2 0 58.33
(Australia, Australia A, Deccan Chargers, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Somerset, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Victoria)
AC Gilchrist 2007-2013 83 40 43 0 0 48.19
(Australia, Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab, Middlesex)
RWT Key 2006-2014 83 46 34 2 1 57.31
(England Lions, Kent)
DJ Vilas 2013-2022 83 45 31 2 5 58.97
(Cape Cobras, Durban Heat, Jozi Stars, Lancashire, South Western Districts)
AM Rahane 2010-2026 80 39 38 1 2 50.64
(India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant)
MM Ali 2018-2026 79 40 36 3 0 52.53
(Birmingham Bears, Birmingham Phoenix (Men), England, Gulf Giants, Karachi Kings, Worcestershire)
DKH Mitchell 2010-2016 79 38 40 0 1 48.71
(Worcestershire)
Tamim Iqbal 2013-2025 79 42 37 0 0 53.16
(Chittagong Vikings, Comilla Victorians, Duronto Rajshahi, Fortune Barishal, UCB-BCB Eleven)
KD Karthik 2007-2022 77 51 25 1 0 66.88
(Delhi Daredevils, India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Tamil Nadu)
AG Wakely 2010-2018 77 36 38 1 2 48.66
(Northamptonshire)
JJ Cobb 2013-2022 76 27 44 1 4 38.19
(Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Welsh Fire (Men))
DJ Hawoe 2024-2026 76 30 44 0 2 40.54
(Indonesia)
RR Pant 2021-2026 76 35 38 2 1 48
(Delhi Capitals, India, Lucknow Super Giants)
DJ Hussey 2006-2017 75 42 28 3 2 59.58
(Kings XI Punjab, Melbourne Stars, Nottinghamshire, Victoria)
AZ Lees 2015-2026 75 38 32 2 3 54.16
(Durham, Yorkshire)
LJ Wright 2015-2021 75 37 28 1 9 56.81
(Sussex)
Mohammad Hafeez 2005-2019 74 48 25 1 0 65.54
(Faisalabad Wolves, Lahore Blues, Lahore Lions, Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan, Pakistan A, Peshawar Zalmi, Wayamba United)
TC Bruce 2018-2026 73 36 32 1 4 52.89
(Central Districts)
Muhammad Waseem 2023-2026 73 41 32 0 0 56.16
(United Arab Emirates)
MN van Wyk 2005-2016 73 33 34 3 3 49.28
(Dolphins, Eagles, Knights, South Africa A)
SA Yadav 2019-2026 73 52 17 2 2 74.64
(India, Mumbai, Mumbai Indians)
AW Gale 2010-2015 70 30 35 2 3 46.26
(England Lions, Yorkshire)
Harbhajan Singh 2008-2019 70 35 31 2 2 52.94
(Mumbai Indians, North Zone, Punjab)
GC Wilson 2014-2020 70 37 31 1 1 54.34
(Derbyshire, Ireland, Northern Knights, Surrey)
MNM Aslam 2020-2025 69 39 28 1 1 58.08
(Kuwait)
JC Buttler 2015-2025 69 35 30 0 4 53.84
(England, Manchester Originals (Men), Paarl Royals)
SR Watson 2008-2020 69 26 38 2 3 40.9
(Australia, Islamabad United, Rajasthan Royals, Rangpur Rangers, Royal Challengers Bangalore, St Lucia Stars, Sydney Thunder)
CA Ingram 2012-2025 68 23 39 3 3 37.69
(Adelaide Strikers, Boost Defenders, Glamorgan, Kabul Zwanan, MI Cape Town, Warriors)
JT Smuts 2015-2026 68 40 23 1 4 63.28
(Dolphins, Eastern Province, Italy, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, Warriors)
Ahmed Faiz 2019-2024 67 39 25 1 2 60.76
(Malaysia)
CR Brathwaite 2014-2024 67 28 35 1 3 44.53
(Birmingham Bears, Lahore Qalandars, Manchester Originals (Men), Sagicor High Performance Centre, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, West Indies)
A Vala 2016-2026 67 38 28 0 1 57.57
(Papua New Guinea)
B Masaba 2021-2024 66 45 18 0 3 71.42
(Uganda)
DA Miller 2015-2026 66 36 28 0 2 56.25
(Barbados Royals, Dolphins, Kings XI Punjab, Knights, KwaZulu-Natal, Paarl Royals, South Africa)
SJ Croft 2011-2024 65 36 27 1 1 57.03
(Lancashire)
RK Paudel 2023-2026 65 37 23 3 2 61.11
(Nepal)
KL Rahul 2020-2024 65 32 31 2 0 50.76
(India, Kings XI Punjab, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings)
MS Wade 2018-2024 65 28 36 0 1 43.75
(Australia, Hobart Hurricanes)
SK Warne 2004-2013 64 34 29 1 0 53.9
(Hampshire, Melbourne Stars, Rajasthan Royals)
MR Marsh 2014-2026 63 37 23 0 3 61.66
(Australia, Perth Scorchers)
K Motlhanka 2019-2026 63 25 37 0 1 40.32
(Botswana)
Agha Salman 2022-2026 62 35 26 0 1 57.37
(Islamabad United, Pakistan, Southern Punjab (Pakistan))
V Sehwag 2006-2016 62 32 29 1 0 52.41
(Delhi, Delhi Daredevils, Haryana, India, Kings XI Punjab)
Shaheen Shah Afridi 2022-2026 62 32 28 1 1 53.27
(Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan)
AC Voges 2006-2018 62 38 23 0 1 62.29
(Nottinghamshire, Perth Scorchers, Prime Minister's XI, Western Australia)
LD Chandimal 2008-2021 61 28 31 1 1 47.5
(Colombo, Galle Guardians, Schools Invitation XI, SLC Reds, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka A, Uthura Yellows, Yaal Blazers)
KJ Coetzer 2012-2021 61 31 28 1 1 52.5
(Northamptonshire, Scotland)
RN ten Doeschate 2014-2018 61 24 32 1 4 42.98
(Essex, Otago)
DM Benkenstein 2004-2012 60 24 29 2 5 45.45
(Dolphins, Durham)
KA Maharaj 2015-2026 60 30 26 0 4 53.57
(Dolphins, Durban Heat, Durban's Super Giants, KwaZulu-Natal, Pretoria Capitals, South Africa)
Nizakat Khan 2012-2024 60 30 27 1 2 52.58
(Hong Kong)
A Balbirnie 2018-2026 59 22 34 1 2 39.47
(Ireland, Ireland A, Leinster Lightning, North-West Warriors)
DPMD Jayawardene 2006-2018 59 29 28 2 0 50.84
(Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Marylebone Cricket Club, Sri Lanka, Wayamba United)
AD Mathews 2012-2023 59 29 28 1 1 50.86
(B-Love Kandy, Basnahira Greens, Colombo Kings, Colombo Stars, Kandy, Nagenahira Nagas, Pune Warriors, Sri Lanka)
SA Okpe 2021-2025 59 31 26 0 2 54.38
(Nigeria)
KIC Asalanka 2020-2025 58 35 21 2 0 62.06
(Jaffna Kings, Sinhalese Sports Club, SLC Blues, SLC Greys, SLC Reds, Sri Lanka)
CJ Green 2018-2026 58 24 33 0 1 42.1
(Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Islamabad United, Sydney Thunder)
JL Ontong 2008-2016 58 29 25 3 1 53.5
(Cape Cobras, Lions, South Africa, South Africa A)
CW Perchard 2019-2026 58 42 15 1 0 73.27
(Jersey)
DL Vettori 2006-2013 58 28 28 2 0 50
(Brisbane Heat, New Zealand, Northern Districts, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
PW Borren 2010-2017 57 34 22 0 1 60.71
(Netherlands)
JD Unadkat 2018-2025 57 34 23 0 0 59.64
(Saurashtra)
MJ Santner 2020-2026 56 30 20 0 6 60
(New Zealand)
TB Abell 2019-2025 55 29 23 1 2 55.66
(Rangpur Rangers, Somerset, Welsh Fire (Men))
Aqib Iqbal 2024-2026 55 40 14 0 1 74.07
(Austria)
RD Gaikwad 2021-2026 55 26 28 0 1 48.14
(Chennai Super Kings, India, Maharashtra)
K Kadowaki-Fleming 2022-2026 55 35 18 1 1 65.74
(Japan)
DJ Malan 2011-2025 55 23 31 0 1 42.59
(Cape Town Blitz, Cumilla Warriors, Middlesex, Yorkshire)
SK Raina 2010-2019 55 31 22 2 0 58.18
(Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions, India, Indians, Uttar Pradesh)
JA Rudolph 2009-2017 55 26 24 1 4 51.96
(Glamorgan, Titans, Yorkshire)
SR Tendulkar 2008-2011 55 32 23 0 0 58.18
(Mumbai Indians)
BL D'Oliveira 2018-2026 54 26 27 1 0 49.07
(Worcestershire)
R Dravid 2008-2013 54 27 27 0 0 50
(Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
JS Foster 2008-2013 54 29 23 0 2 55.76
(Essex)
GJ Hopkins 2006-2014 54 29 22 2 1 56.6
(Auckland, Otago)
AR McBrine 2017-2026 54 19 33 0 2 36.53
(North West Warriors, North-West Warriors)
KS Carlson 2023-2026 53 24 29 0 0 45.28
(Glamorgan)
SM Katich 2007-2014 53 24 25 2 2 49.01
(Derbyshire, New South Wales, Perth Scorchers)
Mandeep Singh 2013-2024 53 35 18 0 0 66.03
(Punjab, Tripura)
Najmul Hossain Shanto 2020-2026 53 23 28 1 1 45.19
(Bangladesh, Minister Rajshahi, Rajshahi Division, Rajshahi Warriors)
AR Patwa 2021-2025 53 36 15 0 2 70.58
(Tanzania)
Ahmer Bin 2025-2026 52 37 11 2 2 76
(Bahrain)
PG Fulton 2010-2016 52 23 27 0 2 46
(Canterbury, South Island)
CO Obuya 2011-2016 52 19 32 0 1 37.25
(Kenya)
RM Patidar 2019-2026 52 36 16 0 0 69.23
(Madhya Pradesh, Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Zeeshan Maqsood 2019-2024 52 31 20 1 0 60.57
(Oman)
PD Collingwood 2007-2016 51 21 26 0 4 44.68
(Durham, England, England XI, Impi)
Mohammad Mithun 2020-2026 51 31 20 0 0 60.78
(Chittagong Kings, Dhaka Capitals, Gazi Group Chattogram, Khulna Division, Sylhet Strikers)
SMA Priyanjan 2015-2023 51 29 18 2 2 61.22
(Colombo Cricket Club, SLC Greens, SLC Greys, Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club)
MW Short 2023-2026 51 24 27 0 0 47.05
(Adelaide Strikers, Northern Superchargers (Men), San Francisco Unicorns)
SA Edwards 2022-2026 50 23 24 1 2 48.95
(Netherlands)
BJ Hodge 2004-2017 50 30 20 0 0 60
(Adelaide Strikers, Barisal Burners, Leicestershire, Melbourne Stars, Victoria)
P Khadka 2012-2019 50 24 24 0 2 50
(Nepal)
CA Lynn 2015-2022 50 21 28 0 1 42.85
(Brisbane Heat)
AN Petersen 2009-2014 50 20 25 1 4 44.56
(Glamorgan, Lions)
Shubman Gill 2019-2026 50 29 21 0 0 58
(Gujarat Titans, India, Punjab)

The result percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win

Records includes the following recent matches:
Zimbabwe v Bangladesh at Bulawayo, 2nd T20I, Jul 17, 2026 [T20I # 4037]
Galle Gallants v Jaffna Kings at Colombo (SSC), Lanka Premier League 1st match, Jul 17, 2026 [Twenty20]
San Francisco Unicorns v Washington Freedom at Oakland, Major League Cricket 2nd qualifying final, Jul 16, 2026 [Twenty20]