T20 cricket is fast-paced and demands quick decision-making, making the captain’s role extremely important. India has had several T20I captains, each bringing their own style and strategies to the team.

Here’s a look at the players who have led India in the most T20 matches and their records.

MS Dhoni captained India from 2007 to 2016, including the team’s first T20 World Cup win. He led India in 72 matches, winning 41, with a win rate of 56.94%. Known for his calm demeanor and sharp decision-making, Dhoni was a dependable leader in pressure situations.

Rohit led India in 62 matches between 2017 and 2024, winning 49 and losing only 12, achieving a win percentage of 79.03%. His aggressive captaincy and ability to perform in big matches have made him India’s most successful T20I skipper.

Kohli captained India in 50 matches from 2017 to 2021, with 30 wins and 16 losses, giving him a win rate of 60%. His assertive leadership and consistent batting helped India establish a strong T20I identity.

Suryakumar has captained India in 26 matches between 2023 and 2025, winning 21, with an impressive win rate of 80.76%, the highest among these leaders.

Hardik captained India in 16 matches from 2022 to 2023, winning 10 and losing 5, with a win percentage of 62.50%. Once seen as a future T20I captain, his stint was curtailed due to injuries and team composition challenges.

India's most successful T20I captain

India’s most successful T20I captain of all time is Rohit Sharma. Leading the team in 62 matches between 2017 and 2024, Rohit secured 49 victories with a remarkable win rate of 79.03%.

Known for his aggressive captaincy and calm under pressure, he has guided India to numerous memorable wins in high-stakes games.

While legends like MS Dhoni laid the foundation with tactical brilliance and Virat Kohli brought intensity and passion, Rohit’s leadership has combined experience and strategic insight to dominate T20 cricket. Under him, India has consistently performed at the highest level, making him the country’s most successful T20 skipper.

Known for his aggressive captaincy and calm under pressure, he has guided India to numerous memorable wins in high-stakes games.

While legends like MS Dhoni laid the foundation with tactical brilliance and Virat Kohli brought intensity and passion, Rohit’s leadership has combined experience and strategic insight to dominate T20 cricket. Under him, India has consistently performed at the highest level, making him the country’s most successful T20 skipper.