With reports suggesting that Rohit Sharma could be approaching the end of his international career, his legacy as one of India’s most successful captains has once again come into focus. Across international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit has built an impressive captaincy record, leading India to multiple ICC titles while establishing Mumbai Indians as the most successful franchise in IPL history.
Having captained India in 142 international matches, Rohit registered 103 wins, giving him an outstanding win percentage of 74.82%. His white-ball captaincy, in particular, stands among the finest in Indian cricket.
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Rohit Sharma captaincy record
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | Draw/Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 Draws | 0 | 56.25% |
| ODIs | 56 | 42 | 12 | 1 Tie | 1 | 77.27% |
| T20Is | 62 | 49 | 12 | 1 Tie | 0 | 79.84% |
| International Total | 142 | 103 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 74.82% |
| IPL (Mumbai Indians) | 158 | 87 | 67 | 4 Ties | 0 | 55.06% |
Major captaincy achievements
- Won the 2024 T20 World Cup
- Guided India to the 2025 Champions Trophy
- Led India to the 2023 ODI World Cup final
- Captained India to Asia Cup titles in 2018 and 2023
- Won five IPL titles with Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020), jointly the most by any IPL captain.
Test captaincy
Rohit took over India’s Test captaincy in 2022 following Virat Kohli’s resignation. He led the team in 24 Tests, winning 12, losing nine and drawing three. India also reached the 2023 World Test Championship final, where they lost to Australia.
His tenure ended on a disappointing note with India’s home series defeat to New Zealand and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss in Australia. Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025.
ODI captaincy
The 50-over format remains Rohit’s strongest as captain. India dominated the 2023 ODI World Cup, winning every match before losing the final to Australia. Two years later, Rohit guided India to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand in the final.
Across 56 ODIs as captain, Rohit won 42 matches, giving him an impressive 77.27% win rate, one of the best among Indian captains.
T20I captaincy
Rohit’s greatest international captaincy achievement came in T20 cricket. After the disappointment of the 2022 T20 World Cup, India bounced back to win the 2024 T20 World Cup, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought.
He retired from T20 internationals immediately after lifting the trophy, finishing with 49 wins in 62 matches.
IPL success with Mumbai Indians
Rohit’s IPL captaincy transformed Mumbai Indians into the league’s benchmark franchise. Taking charge midway through the 2013 season, he won the title in his very first year and added four more championships over the next seven seasons.
His five IPL titles remain tied for the most by any captain in tournament history. Even after handing over leadership ahead of the 2024 season, Rohit’s tenure continues to be regarded as one of the most successful captaincy spells in franchise cricket.
Whether or not the England ODI series marks the end of Rohit’s international journey, his captaincy record places him among India’s finest leaders. Two ICC trophies, five IPL championships and a win percentage of nearly 75% in international cricket underline a career defined by consistency, tactical acumen and silverware.
