The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most prestigious and widely followed T20 cricket leagues in the world. With IPL 2023 set to begin soon, the focus is on the captains of the different teams and how their performance compares as a captain versus a non-captain. In this article, we will take a closer look at the performances of IPL 2023 captains Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni, Aiden Markram, and Shreyas Iyer.
Hardik Pandya (Gujrat Titans):
Hardik Pandya has been one of the most exciting all-rounders in IPL cricket, and he has proven his mettle as a captain and also as non-captain player. H H Pandya played a total of 107 He played 85 matches as a non-captain, with a batting average of 27.33 and a bowling average of 31.26. He played 15 matches as captain with a batting average of 44.27 and a bowling average of 27.75.
Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians):
Rohit Sharma is a proven captain, having led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles. R G Sharma played a total of 227 He played 80 matches as a non-captain, with a batting average of 32.91 and a bowling average of 31.64. He played 142 matches as captain with a batting average of 28.93 and a bowling average of 45.
Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals):
Sanju Samson is a relatively new captain in the IPL, having been appointed as Rajasthan Royals captain in 2021. S V Samson played a total of 138 He played 103 matches as a non-captain, with a batting average of 27.78. He played 31 matches as captain with a batting average of 33.64.
KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants):
KL Rahul has been a consistent performer in the IPL, and he has been a captain for Kings XI Punjab in the past and currently he leads Lucknow Super Giants. As a player, K L Rahul played a total of 109 He played 85 matches as a non-captain, with a batting average of 47.43. He played 15 matches as captain with a batting average of 51.33.
Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bangalore):
Faf du Plessis has been a captain for Chennai Super Kings in the past and correctly he leads RCB. F du Plessis played a total of 116 He played 93 matches as a non-captain, with a batting average of 34.94. He played 16 matches as captain with a batting average of 31.2.
Shikhar Dhawan (Punjab Kings):
Shikhar Dhawan has been a vital player for Delhi Capitals in the IPL and he currently ready to lead Punjab Kings. S Dhawan played a total of 206 He played 195 matches as a non-captain, with a batting average of 35.89 and a bowling average of 16.5. He played 10 matches as captain with a batting average of 21.5.
MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings):
MS Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in IPL history, having led Chennai Super Kings to three IPL titles. M S Dhoni played a total of 234 He played 34 matches as a non-captain, with a batting average of 33.62. He played 172 matches as captain with a batting average of 40.3.
Aiden Markram (Sunrisers Hyderabad):
Aiden Markram will first time lead to Sunrisers Hyderabad. As a non-captain he records in 2022 was excellent. His batting average was 47.63 with strike rate of the 139.05.
Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders):
Shreyas Iyer has been a successful captain for Delhi Capitals. In IPL 2023, Iyer is going to lead Kolkata Knight Riders. S S Iyer played a total of 101 He played 87 matches as a non-captain, with a batting average of 31.67. He played 14 matches as captain with a batting average of 30.85.