In a unique compilation of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Shreyas Iyer has been chosen to lead an all-captain XI. This team consists of notable players who have held captaincy in the league throughout their careers.
Best IPL Captains’ XI: Iyer Leads, Dhoni Included, Virat-Rohit to Open
The inductees of this elite group undoubtedly include two of the most successful IPL captains—MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. Dhoni has captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2008, securing five IPL titles during his tenure. Conversely, Rohit Sharma has led the Mumbai Indians (MI) to an equal number of victories before his recent dismissal.
Leading the Squad
Shreyas Iyer, known for his remarkable success across multiple teams, heads the all-captain IPL XI. Iyer captained the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) to final appearances, while securing a championship with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His impressive record of leading three teams to the IPL finals solidifies his role as captain.
Openers
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will open the batting for the team. Rohit began his IPL journey with the Deccan Chargers before joining MI during the mega auction in 2011. Kohli has been with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since the league’s inception and has one IPL title to his name, although he never secured one as a captain.
Middle Order
- Rishabh Pant
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shreyas Iyer
The middle-order will be bolstered by Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, and Iyer himself. Pant, currently the captain of Lucknow Super Giants introduced this season, previously helmed DC before IPL 2021. Suryakumar has also taken temporary leadership for MI in a couple of matches.
All-Rounders
- Hardik Pandya
- Rashid Khan
Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan will coalesce the all-rounder positions. Hardik has made a mark in white-ball cricket and now leads MI. Rashid has filled in as captain for Gujarat Titans (GT) on occasion and has performed impressively.
Bowlers
- Pat Cummins
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Anil Kumble
The bowling lineup features Pat Cummins, who has led the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the IPL 2024 final. He shares the pace attack with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and former RCB captain Anil Kumble rounds out the squad. Kumble led RCB to their first IPL final in 2009.
Complete Team Overview
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Opener | Rohit Sharma |
| Opener | Virat Kohli |
| Middle Order | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Middle Order | Rishabh Pant |
| All-Rounder | Hardik Pandya |
| All-Rounder | Rashid Khan |
| Bowler | Pat Cummins |
| Bowler | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Bowler | Anil Kumble |
This all-captain XI showcases some of the finest talents in IPL history, led by the dynamic Shreyas Iyer. Their combined experiences reflect the depth and competitiveness of the league.
