The inaugural season of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> took place in the year 2008. It has been over 15 editions since its inception and many champion players have graced the T20 extravaganza. From the likes of Sachin Tendulkar to Lasith Malinga to AB de Villers, many superstars of the game have stepped into the competition and made it their own.

Also, there have been certain players who have been brilliant readers of the game and have lit the IPL arena with their shrewd leadership skills. Among them, there are certain active cricketers who have driven the chariot of multiple franchises in the tournament.

Here are the active players who have captained more than one team in IPL history

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/jasprit-bumrah-undergoes-successful-surgery-in-new-zealand-shreyas-iyers-lower-back-surgery-set-for-next-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> has been a proven performer in the lucrative T20 tournament. The Indian batter has held the teams together and spearheaded them beautifully. He has featured in 101 IPL matches and racked up 2776 runs at a strike rate of 125.38.&nbsp;

After Gautam Gambhir failed to thrive as a leader for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the starting phases of IPL 2018, the former Indian cricketer handed the leadership duties to Iyer. Though Shreyas was not able to change Delhi’s fortunes in the season, the team management stuck with him.

The ploy reaped dividends as Iyer marshaled the Delhi side to the playoffs in the 2019 season. Then in the following edition, DC went on to reach the final showdown. Impressed by Shreyas’ leadership, Kolkata Knight Riders drafted him into the side in the 15th IPL edition and appointed him as the leader of the troops.&nbsp;

However, Iyer was not able to replicate the magic in his debut season for KKR and the Kolkata franchise succumbed to the seventh position in the league. He would look to make amends and take the two-time IPL champions to great heights.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-think-any-blame-is-on-kl-rahul-the-team-has-let-him-down-tom-moody/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> has been a run-bank in the lucrative T20 tournament. He has tormented bowlers with his marauding bat and stamped his authority on the cricket field. The ace batter has featured in 116 IPL matches and accumulated 4151 runs at a strike rate of 134.55.

Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) appointed KL Rahul as the leader of the troops in IPL 2020. Though he was prolific with the bat and amassed 670 runs in 14 outings, the Indian batter was not able to lead his side to the playoffs. He also captained the team in the following season but Punjab could only manage six wins in 14 games.

Post the 2021 season, Rahul parted ways with the Punjab side. Lucknow Super Giants showed belief in the ace batter and handed the leadership duties to him. He repaid the faith of the franchise and guided Lucknow to the knockout stages. The Bangalore-born also was magnificent with the bat and smashed 616 runs in 15 games in the 15th IPL edition.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/very-human-normal-thing-to-have-shikhar-dhawan-opens-up-on-ego-clashes-in-indian-dressing-room/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikhar Dhawan</a> has been a prominent figure in the cash-rich league. He has been associated with the marquee tournament since its inception and piled on a staggering tally of 6477 runs in 210 matches at a strike rate of 126.98. The veteran batter has taken down top-quality attacks and provided solid starts to his side consistently.

Moreover, Dhawan has also been handed the reins of an IPL side couple of times. Sunrisers Hyderabad appointed the southpaw as the commander-in-chief of the side for the seventh edition. However, he was not able to thrive in the role and SRH succumbed to six losses in 10 outings. Thus, the team management relieved him from the captaincy role and handed it to Darren Sammy.

Then ahead of the 2023 season of the cash-rich league, Punjab Kings handed the reins of the side to Dhawan. The Delhi-born is an experienced campaigner and he would look to take the Punjab side to glory in the 16th IPL edition.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/full-time-commentator-part-time-cricketer-twitter-rips-apart-dinesh-karthik-after-another-failure-against-pbks-2993/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a> has been a bankable name in the lucrative T20 tournament. The ace batter has featured in 237 matches and amassed 4459 runs at a strike rate of 132.69. In his illustrious IPL career thus far, the ace batter has also been tasked to captain a team on a couple of occasions.

In 2010, when the then-Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) skipper Gautam Gambhir was unavailable for some games due to an injury, Karthik was appointed the leader of the troops. Again during the 2014 season, when the then-Delhi skipper Kevin Pietersen missed the starting games of the competition due to a finger injury, the team management looked at the wicketkeeper-batter to fill the captain’s boots.

Then ahead of the 11th IPL edition, Karthik was made the designated captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. He did a good job and guided KKR to the playoffs in his debut season for the side. Dinesh stepped down from the role mid-way through the 2020 season to focus more on his batting and handed over the leadership duties to Eoin Morgan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ill-put-my-name-in-next-year-steve-smith-confirms-participation-for-ipl-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a> has been one of those players who has made heads turn every time he has entered the cricket field. He has taken top-drawer bowling attacks to the cleaners and piled on runs for fun in the international arena. The Australian batter has also shown his class in IPL and notched up 2485 runs in 103 matches at a strike rate of 128.09.&nbsp;

Barring his batting might, Smith has been a proven leader and has driven the chariot of multiple IPL franchises. In the fifth edition of the marquee tournament, when the then-Pune Warriors India skipper Sourav Ganguly was unavailable, Steve was entrusted to fill his shoes.&nbsp;

Also, the flamboyant batter enjoyed captaincy stints for Rajasthan Royals in the years 2015, 2019, and 2020. He captained the franchise to the playoffs in the eighth edition. Moreover, Smith was handed the reins of Rising Pune Supergiant in the year 2017. He was spot-on with his tactics and marshaled his troops to the final showdown.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/welcome-back-king-twitter-erupts-in-delight-as-ajinkya-rahane-makes-his-way-into-indias-15-member-squad-for-wtc-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a> has been a consistent performer in the cash-rich league. The veteran batter has put up an exhibition of his glorious stroke play and amassed runs for fun. He has featured in 163 IPL matches and notched up 4283 runs at a strike rate of 123.04.

Rahane also has experience of captaining multiple franchises in the Indian Premier League. In the 10th edition of the T20 carnival, when the then-skipper of Rising Pune Supergiant Steve Smith was unavailable, Ajinkya was asked to shepherd the troops.

Then in the 2018 season, Rahane was made the designated skipper of Rajasthan Royals. He did a fine job and piloted the franchise to the knockout stages. However, during the 12th IPL edition, RR did not have a great start to the season and won only two of their first eight games and so the think tank gave the leadership duties to Steve Smith.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/david-warner-partied-more-than-believing-in-practice-we-sent-him-back-virender-sehwag-makes-massive-revelation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a> is one of the finest batters the Australian cricket has ever produced. Be it in the international arena or the Indian Premier League, the southpaw has knocked the wind out of top-quality attacks and stamped his authority on the cricket field. He has featured in 169 IPL matches and aggregated 6187 runs at a strike rate of 139.47.

Warner has also left the cricket fraternity amazed with his captaincy skills in the lucrative T20 tournament. The Paddington-born was an inspirational captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad and marshalled the franchise to glory in IPL 2016. Further, with the Australian batter in charge, Sunrisers qualified for the playoffs in the 2017 and 2020 seasons of the cash-rich league.

Barring captaining SRH, Warner has been in a leadership position in the Delhi franchise. In IPL 2013 when incumbent skipper Mahela Jayawardene was unavailable for a game, the southpaw was asked to lead the side. Also, David is the leader of the troops in the 16th edition of the cash-rich league as the designated captain Rishabh Pant is sidelined due to an injury.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ms-dhoni-makes-us-feel-like-every-game-is-like-a-home-fixture-devon-conway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> is one of those players who have made fans sit on the edge of their seats whenever he stepped into the cricket field. The Ranchi-born has obliterated bowlers with his power-hitting might and piled on heaps of runs. He has featured in 241 matches and racked up 5039 runs at a strike rate of 135.71.

Dhoni is also an astute tactician of the game and has displayed his captaincy credentials in the IPL arena time and time again. He has piloted Chennai Super Kings to four title triumphs, making CSK the second-most successful franchise after Mumbai Indians. Also, with the wicketkeeper-batter at the helm, the Yellow Army have been runners-up on five occasions.

Moreover, Dhoni was the commander-in-chief of Rising Pune Supergiants in the 2016 season. However, the legendary cricketer was not able to weave his magic and the Pune side finished the marquee tournament in the second-last position. The 41-year-old is currently the skipper of the Chennai side and he would look to guide them to glory in IPL 2023.

The inaugural season of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> took place in the year 2008. It has been over 15 editions since its inception and many champion players have graced the T20 extravaganza. From the likes of Sachin Tendulkar to Lasith Malinga to AB de Villers, many superstars of the game have stepped into the competition and made it their own.
Also, there have been certain players who have been brilliant readers of the game and have lit the IPL arena with their shrewd leadership skills. Among them, there are certain active cricketers who have driven the chariot of multiple franchises in the tournament.
<h3>Here are the active players who have captained more than one team in IPL history</h3>
<h3>8. Shreyas Iyer&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663230530274_Shreyas-Iyer.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/jasprit-bumrah-undergoes-successful-surgery-in-new-zealand-shreyas-iyers-lower-back-surgery-set-for-next-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> has been a proven performer in the lucrative T20 tournament. The Indian batter has held the teams together and spearheaded them beautifully. He has featured in 101 IPL matches and racked up 2776 runs at a strike rate of 125.38.&nbsp;
After Gautam Gambhir failed to thrive as a leader for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the starting phases of IPL 2018, the former Indian cricketer handed the leadership duties to Iyer. Though Shreyas was not able to change Delhi’s fortunes in the season, the team management stuck with him.
The ploy reaped dividends as Iyer marshaled the Delhi side to the playoffs in the 2019 season. Then in the following edition, DC went on to reach the final showdown. Impressed by Shreyas’ leadership, Kolkata Knight Riders drafted him into the side in the 15th IPL edition and appointed him as the leader of the troops.&nbsp;
However, Iyer was not able to replicate the magic in his debut season for KKR and the Kolkata franchise succumbed to the seventh position in the league. He would look to make amends and take the two-time IPL champions to great heights.

<h3>7. KL Rahul&nbsp;</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-think-any-blame-is-on-kl-rahul-the-team-has-let-him-down-tom-moody/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> has been a run-bank in the lucrative T20 tournament. He has tormented bowlers with his marauding bat and stamped his authority on the cricket field. The ace batter has featured in 116 IPL matches and accumulated 4151 runs at a strike rate of 134.55.
Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) appointed KL Rahul as the leader of the troops in IPL 2020. Though he was prolific with the bat and amassed 670 runs in 14 outings, the Indian batter was not able to lead his side to the playoffs. He also captained the team in the following season but Punjab could only manage six wins in 14 games.
Post the 2021 season, Rahul parted ways with the Punjab side. Lucknow Super Giants showed belief in the ace batter and handed the leadership duties to him. He repaid the faith of the franchise and guided Lucknow to the knockout stages. The Bangalore-born also was magnificent with the bat and smashed 616 runs in 15 games in the 15th IPL edition.

<h3>6. Shikhar Dhawan</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/very-human-normal-thing-to-have-shikhar-dhawan-opens-up-on-ego-clashes-in-indian-dressing-room/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikhar Dhawan</a> has been a prominent figure in the cash-rich league. He has been associated with the marquee tournament since its inception and piled on a staggering tally of 6477 runs in 210 matches at a strike rate of 126.98. The veteran batter has taken down top-quality attacks and provided solid starts to his side consistently.
Moreover, Dhawan has also been handed the reins of an IPL side couple of times. Sunrisers Hyderabad appointed the southpaw as the commander-in-chief of the side for the seventh edition. However, he was not able to thrive in the role and SRH succumbed to six losses in 10 outings. Thus, the team management relieved him from the captaincy role and handed it to Darren Sammy.
Then ahead of the 2023 season of the cash-rich league, Punjab Kings handed the reins of the side to Dhawan. The Delhi-born is an experienced campaigner and he would look to take the Punjab side to glory in the 16th IPL edition.

<h3>5. Dinesh Karthik</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2019/04/Dinesh-Karthik-2.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/full-time-commentator-part-time-cricketer-twitter-rips-apart-dinesh-karthik-after-another-failure-against-pbks-2993/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a> has been a bankable name in the lucrative T20 tournament. The ace batter has featured in 237 matches and amassed 4459 runs at a strike rate of 132.69. In his illustrious IPL career thus far, the ace batter has also been tasked to captain a team on a couple of occasions.
In 2010, when the then-Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) skipper Gautam Gambhir was unavailable for some games due to an injury, Karthik was appointed the leader of the troops. Again during the 2014 season, when the then-Delhi skipper Kevin Pietersen missed the starting games of the competition due to a finger injury, the team management looked at the wicketkeeper-batter to fill the captain’s boots.
Then ahead of the 11th IPL edition, Karthik was made the designated captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. He did a good job and guided KKR to the playoffs in his debut season for the side. Dinesh stepped down from the role mid-way through the 2020 season to focus more on his batting and handed over the leadership duties to Eoin Morgan.&nbsp;

<h3>4. Steve Smith</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1680153852476_MSD-and-Steve-Smith-RPS.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ill-put-my-name-in-next-year-steve-smith-confirms-participation-for-ipl-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a> has been one of those players who has made heads turn every time he has entered the cricket field. He has taken top-drawer bowling attacks to the cleaners and piled on runs for fun in the international arena. The Australian batter has also shown his class in IPL and notched up 2485 runs in 103 matches at a strike rate of 128.09.&nbsp;
Barring his batting might, Smith has been a proven leader and has driven the chariot of multiple IPL franchises. In the fifth edition of the marquee tournament, when the then-Pune Warriors India skipper Sourav Ganguly was unavailable, Steve was entrusted to fill his shoes.&nbsp;
Also, the flamboyant batter enjoyed captaincy stints for Rajasthan Royals in the years 2015, 2019, and 2020. He captained the franchise to the playoffs in the eighth edition. Moreover, Smith was handed the reins of Rising Pune Supergiant in the year 2017. He was spot-on with his tactics and marshaled his troops to the final showdown.

<h3>3. Ajinkya Rahane</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/welcome-back-king-twitter-erupts-in-delight-as-ajinkya-rahane-makes-his-way-into-indias-15-member-squad-for-wtc-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a> has been a consistent performer in the cash-rich league. The veteran batter has put up an exhibition of his glorious stroke play and amassed runs for fun. He has featured in 163 IPL matches and notched up 4283 runs at a strike rate of 123.04.
Rahane also has experience of captaining multiple franchises in the Indian Premier League. In the 10th edition of the T20 carnival, when the then-skipper of Rising Pune Supergiant Steve Smith was unavailable, Ajinkya was asked to shepherd the troops.
Then in the 2018 season, Rahane was made the designated skipper of Rajasthan Royals. He did a fine job and piloted the franchise to the knockout stages. However, during the 12th IPL edition, RR did not have a great start to the season and won only two of their first eight games and so the think tank gave the leadership duties to Steve Smith.

<h3>2. David Warner&nbsp;</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/david-warner-partied-more-than-believing-in-practice-we-sent-him-back-virender-sehwag-makes-massive-revelation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a> is one of the finest batters the Australian cricket has ever produced. Be it in the international arena or the Indian Premier League, the southpaw has knocked the wind out of top-quality attacks and stamped his authority on the cricket field. He has featured in 169 IPL matches and aggregated 6187 runs at a strike rate of 139.47.
Warner has also left the cricket fraternity amazed with his captaincy skills in the lucrative T20 tournament. The Paddington-born was an inspirational captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad and marshalled the franchise to glory in IPL 2016. Further, with the Australian batter in charge, Sunrisers qualified for the playoffs in the 2017 and 2020 seasons of the cash-rich league.
Barring captaining SRH, Warner has been in a leadership position in the Delhi franchise. In IPL 2013 when incumbent skipper Mahela Jayawardene was unavailable for a game, the southpaw was asked to lead the side. Also, David is the leader of the troops in the 16th edition of the cash-rich league as the designated captain Rishabh Pant is sidelined due to an injury.

<h3>1. MS Dhoni</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ms-dhoni-makes-us-feel-like-every-game-is-like-a-home-fixture-devon-conway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> is one of those players who have made fans sit on the edge of their seats whenever he stepped into the cricket field. The Ranchi-born has obliterated bowlers with his power-hitting might and piled on heaps of runs. He has featured in 241 matches and racked up 5039 runs at a strike rate of 135.71.
Dhoni is also an astute tactician of the game and has displayed his captaincy credentials in the IPL arena time and time again. He has piloted Chennai Super Kings to four title triumphs, making CSK the second-most successful franchise after Mumbai Indians. Also, with the wicketkeeper-batter at the helm, the Yellow Army have been runners-up on five occasions.
Moreover, Dhoni was the commander-in-chief of Rising Pune Supergiants in the 2016 season. However, the legendary cricketer was not able to weave his magic and the Pune side finished the marquee tournament in the second-last position. The 41-year-old is currently the skipper of the Chennai side and he would look to guide them to glory in IPL 2023.

The inaugural season of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> took place in the year 2008. It has been over 15 editions since its inception and many champion players have graced the T20 extravaganza. From the likes of Sachin Tendulkar to Lasith Malinga to AB de Villers, many superstars of the game have stepped into the competition and made it their own.
Also, there have been certain players who have been brilliant readers of the game and have lit the IPL arena with their shrewd leadership skills. Among them, there are certain active cricketers who have driven the chariot of multiple franchises in the tournament.
<h3>Here are the active players who have captained more than one team in IPL history</h3>
<h3>8. Shreyas Iyer&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663230530274_Shreyas-Iyer.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/jasprit-bumrah-undergoes-successful-surgery-in-new-zealand-shreyas-iyers-lower-back-surgery-set-for-next-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> has been a proven performer in the lucrative T20 tournament. The Indian batter has held the teams together and spearheaded them beautifully. He has featured in 101 IPL matches and racked up 2776 runs at a strike rate of 125.38.&nbsp;
After Gautam Gambhir failed to thrive as a leader for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the starting phases of IPL 2018, the former Indian cricketer handed the leadership duties to Iyer. Though Shreyas was not able to change Delhi’s fortunes in the season, the team management stuck with him.
The ploy reaped dividends as Iyer marshaled the Delhi side to the playoffs in the 2019 season. Then in the following edition, DC went on to reach the final showdown. Impressed by Shreyas’ leadership, Kolkata Knight Riders drafted him into the side in the 15th IPL edition and appointed him as the leader of the troops.&nbsp;
However, Iyer was not able to replicate the magic in his debut season for KKR and the Kolkata franchise succumbed to the seventh position in the league. He would look to make amends and take the two-time IPL champions to great heights.

<h3>7. KL Rahul&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1680434117672_KL-Rahul.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-think-any-blame-is-on-kl-rahul-the-team-has-let-him-down-tom-moody/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> has been a run-bank in the lucrative T20 tournament. He has tormented bowlers with his marauding bat and stamped his authority on the cricket field. The ace batter has featured in 116 IPL matches and accumulated 4151 runs at a strike rate of 134.55.
Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) appointed KL Rahul as the leader of the troops in IPL 2020. Though he was prolific with the bat and amassed 670 runs in 14 outings, the Indian batter was not able to lead his side to the playoffs. He also captained the team in the following season but Punjab could only manage six wins in 14 games.
Post the 2021 season, Rahul parted ways with the Punjab side. Lucknow Super Giants showed belief in the ace batter and handed the leadership duties to him. He repaid the faith of the franchise and guided Lucknow to the knockout stages. The Bangalore-born also was magnificent with the bat and smashed 616 runs in 15 games in the 15th IPL edition.

<h3>6. Shikhar Dhawan</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1681060209993_Shikhar-Dhawan.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/very-human-normal-thing-to-have-shikhar-dhawan-opens-up-on-ego-clashes-in-indian-dressing-room/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikhar Dhawan</a> has been a prominent figure in the cash-rich league. He has been associated with the marquee tournament since its inception and piled on a staggering tally of 6477 runs in 210 matches at a strike rate of 126.98. The veteran batter has taken down top-quality attacks and provided solid starts to his side consistently.
Moreover, Dhawan has also been handed the reins of an IPL side couple of times. Sunrisers Hyderabad appointed the southpaw as the commander-in-chief of the side for the seventh edition. However, he was not able to thrive in the role and SRH succumbed to six losses in 10 outings. Thus, the team management relieved him from the captaincy role and handed it to Darren Sammy.
Then ahead of the 2023 season of the cash-rich league, Punjab Kings handed the reins of the side to Dhawan. The Delhi-born is an experienced campaigner and he would look to take the Punjab side to glory in the 16th IPL edition.

<h3>5. Dinesh Karthik</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2019/04/Dinesh-Karthik-2.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/full-time-commentator-part-time-cricketer-twitter-rips-apart-dinesh-karthik-after-another-failure-against-pbks-2993/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a> has been a bankable name in the lucrative T20 tournament. The ace batter has featured in 237 matches and amassed 4459 runs at a strike rate of 132.69. In his illustrious IPL career thus far, the ace batter has also been tasked to captain a team on a couple of occasions.
In 2010, when the then-Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) skipper Gautam Gambhir was unavailable for some games due to an injury, Karthik was appointed the leader of the troops. Again during the 2014 season, when the then-Delhi skipper Kevin Pietersen missed the starting games of the competition due to a finger injury, the team management looked at the wicketkeeper-batter to fill the captain’s boots.
Then ahead of the 11th IPL edition, Karthik was made the designated captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. He did a good job and guided KKR to the playoffs in his debut season for the side. Dinesh stepped down from the role mid-way through the 2020 season to focus more on his batting and handed over the leadership duties to Eoin Morgan.&nbsp;

<h3>4. Steve Smith</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1680153852476_MSD-and-Steve-Smith-RPS.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ill-put-my-name-in-next-year-steve-smith-confirms-participation-for-ipl-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a> has been one of those players who has made heads turn every time he has entered the cricket field. He has taken top-drawer bowling attacks to the cleaners and piled on runs for fun in the international arena. The Australian batter has also shown his class in IPL and notched up 2485 runs in 103 matches at a strike rate of 128.09.&nbsp;
Barring his batting might, Smith has been a proven leader and has driven the chariot of multiple IPL franchises. In the fifth edition of the marquee tournament, when the then-Pune Warriors India skipper Sourav Ganguly was unavailable, Steve was entrusted to fill his shoes.&nbsp;
Also, the flamboyant batter enjoyed captaincy stints for Rajasthan Royals in the years 2015, 2019, and 2020. He captained the franchise to the playoffs in the eighth edition. Moreover, Smith was handed the reins of Rising Pune Supergiant in the year 2017. He was spot-on with his tactics and marshaled his troops to the final showdown.

<h3>3. Ajinkya Rahane</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1682599749150_Ajinkya-Rahane.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/welcome-back-king-twitter-erupts-in-delight-as-ajinkya-rahane-makes-his-way-into-indias-15-member-squad-for-wtc-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a> has been a consistent performer in the cash-rich league. The veteran batter has put up an exhibition of his glorious stroke play and amassed runs for fun. He has featured in 163 IPL matches and notched up 4283 runs at a strike rate of 123.04.
Rahane also has experience of captaining multiple franchises in the Indian Premier League. In the 10th edition of the T20 carnival, when the then-skipper of Rising Pune Supergiant Steve Smith was unavailable, Ajinkya was asked to shepherd the troops.
Then in the 2018 season, Rahane was made the designated skipper of Rajasthan Royals. He did a fine job and piloted the franchise to the knockout stages. However, during the 12th IPL edition, RR did not have a great start to the season and won only two of their first eight games and so the think tank gave the leadership duties to Steve Smith.

<h3>2. David Warner&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1679568181833_David-Warner.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/david-warner-partied-more-than-believing-in-practice-we-sent-him-back-virender-sehwag-makes-massive-revelation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a> is one of the finest batters the Australian cricket has ever produced. Be it in the international arena or the Indian Premier League, the southpaw has knocked the wind out of top-quality attacks and stamped his authority on the cricket field. He has featured in 169 IPL matches and aggregated 6187 runs at a strike rate of 139.47.
Warner has also left the cricket fraternity amazed with his captaincy skills in the lucrative T20 tournament. The Paddington-born was an inspirational captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad and marshalled the franchise to glory in IPL 2016. Further, with the Australian batter in charge, Sunrisers qualified for the playoffs in the 2017 and 2020 seasons of the cash-rich league.
Barring captaining SRH, Warner has been in a leadership position in the Delhi franchise. In IPL 2013 when incumbent skipper Mahela Jayawardene was unavailable for a game, the southpaw was asked to lead the side. Also, David is the leader of the troops in the 16th edition of the cash-rich league as the designated captain Rishabh Pant is sidelined due to an injury.

<h3>1. MS Dhoni</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ms-dhoni-makes-us-feel-like-every-game-is-like-a-home-fixture-devon-conway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> is one of those players who have made fans sit on the edge of their seats whenever he stepped into the cricket field. The Ranchi-born has obliterated bowlers with his power-hitting might and piled on heaps of runs. He has featured in 241 matches and racked up 5039 runs at a strike rate of 135.71.
Dhoni is also an astute tactician of the game and has displayed his captaincy credentials in the IPL arena time and time again. He has piloted Chennai Super Kings to four title triumphs, making CSK the second-most successful franchise after Mumbai Indians. Also, with the wicketkeeper-batter at the helm, the Yellow Army have been runners-up on five occasions.
Moreover, Dhoni was the commander-in-chief of Rising Pune Supergiants in the 2016 season. However, the legendary cricketer was not able to weave his magic and the Pune side finished the marquee tournament in the second-last position. The 41-year-old is currently the skipper of the Chennai side and he would look to guide them to glory in IPL 2023.

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