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5 youngest captains in franchise cricket

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi becomes the youngest captain to lead a T20 franchise, Lahore Qalanders in the upcoming PSL Season

Dec 31, 2021, 10:22 AM4 min read

5 youngest captains in franchise cricket

Franchise cricket is all about the beginning for the young lads as the captain of a side. This modern era is all about T20 cricket with many T20 leagues have been organized by several cricket boards. Stating with IPL and BBL, there is also new T20 leagues like LPL, PSL, BPL, and CPL, etc. The T20 leagues have got famous day by day. Many young lads who have captained in franchise cricket may be a good future captains just like India's most successful Test skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli has captained RCB in 2010 when he was just 22.

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi becomes the youngest to be handed the captaincy of a T20 franchise as he will lead Lahore Qalanders in the upcoming season of PSL. Meanwhile, in this article, we will try to give a look at those 5 young lads who becomes the youngest captain's in franchise cricket.

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#5. Shreyas Iyer | 23 years

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Current Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has captained Delhi Capitals for three years since 2018. Meanwhile, in which DC has reached the Finals in 2020 and also got a place in the playoffs in 2019. Shreyas Iyer becomes the youngest captain for DC in IPL 2017 when he was just 23 years old. However, Shreyas has been a brilliant captain for his franchise side with a win percentage of 56.04. In 41 games, Iyer has won in 23 while lost in the rest 18 games as captain of the franchise side. IPL captaincy debut was a match to cherish for Shreyas as he smashed an unbeaten knock of 93 runs of just 40 deliveries which included 10 massive sixes.

#4. Rishabh Pant | 23 years

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Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has handed over the captaincy of Delhi Capitals after Shreyas Iyer suffered an injury before the league. However, Pant has proved his ability as a captain after he has handed over the captaincy of Delhi Capitals this year. He becomes the second-youngest after Shreyas to captain a franchise side at the age of just 23. In 16 matches, DC has won 10 games while lost in 6, with Pant captaining the side. However, Pant has successfully helped his side to reach the playoffs of IPL 2021. Although, DC again failed to lift the trophy with a back-to-back loss in the Qualifiers.

Read Also: Most Wins As Captain In Test

#3. Steven Smith | 22 years

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Steven Smith has captained Pune Warriors India back in 2011 when he was just 22 years old. Although, as the franchise skipper Smith has failed to reach the playoffs of IPL. In 29 matches as skipper, Smith has had a good win percentage of 65.5. Meanwhile, Smith's win percentage is the best than all other successful captains in the T20 league. Smith has won 18 games while lost in the other 11 games that he has captained in the T20 league. Smith has also led Rajasthan Royals for several matches in IPL 2019.

#2. Virat Kohli | 22 years

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Indian test skipper Virat Kohli has captained Royal Challengers Banglore first in 2010 when he was only 22 years old. Kohli led RCB in the absence of Daniel Vettori as he was injured. Although, as a captain, Kohli has not won a trophy in the last 11 years. In 140 matches as skipper, Virat Kohli has won 66 matches while losing in 70 of them. Kohli has maintained a win percentage of 48.52 in IPL and ended his journey without winning the trophy as skipper. Although, RCB reached the finals two times under his captaincy but failed to lift the trophy.

Also Read: Asian captains with the most tests win in SENA countries

#1. Shaheen Afridi | 21 years

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Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named as captain of Lahore Qalandars last week for the upcoming PSL season. Shaheen has played as captain in the under 16 tournaments in Pakistan. Meanwhile, he becomes the youngest captain to be handed captaincy of a T20 franchise league as he is just 21. Thus he topped this list. Afridi is currently one of the best bowlers in test cricket. In just 21 years of age, he has one of the greatest of the format currently. In just 21 tests, Afridi has scalped 86 wickets with an average of 23.9.

Read Also: IPL 2022: Big players who were not retained

N.B: The stats are accurate as of 31/12/2021.

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Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 Final Highlights: Mumbai Indians clinch their second title

Catch the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 Final highlights as Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 runs to clinch their second WPL title.

Mar 15, 2025, 7:23 PM1 min read

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Hello and welcome to the final day of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. Tonight, we will bring you the LIVE updates, news and free commentary of the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 final match, at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians qualified for the final after beating Gujarat Giants in the eliminator. Meantime, Delhi Capitals qualified for the finals for the third time in a row after topping the league chart. 

Delhi Capitals will look for their maiden Women's Premier League title while Mumbai Indians will aim for their second title after they won the trophy in the inaugural season.

So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the LIVE updates of the match to you. Enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Mar 15, 2025, 7:14 PM

Mumbai clinch WPL title for the second time

Mar 15, 2025, 7:01 PM

WPL 2025 Individual Winners' List

  • Emerging player of the season: Amanjot Kaur
  • Orange Cap Winner: Nat Sciver-Brunt
  • Purple Cap Winner: Amelia Kerr
  • Player of the season: Nat Sciver-Brunt

Mar 15, 2025, 6:00 PM

Mumbai win their second WPL title!

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It is all over for Delhi Capitals. 

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes the first captain to win the WPL multiple times. 

Mumbai Indians clinch their second Women's Premier League title. 

Third consecutive defeat for Delhi Capitals in the final. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:59 PM

10 from last ball

Mumbai now need to just ball the last ball and they will have their second trophy.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:58 PM

11 from 2!

Mumbai have one hand on the trophy!

Mar 15, 2025, 5:57 PM

Dot ball!

Back of the hand slower ball from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Niki played and missed it. 

12 from 3 now.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:57 PM

12 from 4!

Charani plays it straight down the ground and Niki is on strike. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:56 PM

13 from 5 balls!

Niki swung it hard but it went straight to the fielder in the deep mid-wicket. 

13 needed from 5 balls. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:54 PM

14 need from the last over!

14 needed from the last over. 

Can the youngster do it? 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:54 PM

Niki Prasad keeps on fighting!

A massive six from the former U19 Captain. 

Delhi now needs 15 from 7. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:48 PM

Over 18: 23 needed from 12 balls

Minnu Mani hits her first ball for a four and Delhi now needs 23 from 12 balls. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:47 PM

Two-in-two for Nat Sciver-Brunt

Another off-cutter and it knocks out Shikha Pandey's off-stump. 

Nat Sciver-Brunt can do anything. 

Mumbai is an inch closer to the trophy now. 

Delhi is 123/8 after 17.5 overs. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:45 PM

Nat Sciver-Brunt gets Kapp

The hopes are nearly over now for Delhi Capitals.

Marizanne Kapp wanted to loft the ball over the long off but could not get the power behind the slower ball from Nat Sciver-Brunt. 

She goes after a solid 40 from 26 balls. 

27 needed from 14 balls. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:42 PM

Over 17: DC 121/6

Niki Prasad does a wonderful job here to get the boundary in the last ball of the over. 

Shabnim Ismail is done now with her spell. 

29 needed from 18 balls. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:38 PM

16th over: DC 115/6

Huge over for Delhi Capitals.

Kapp hit Saika for a straight four and then a six, of which Kerr nearly pulled off an extraordinary catch. 

Shabnim Ismail misfielded one to give her another four. 

17 from the over.

35 needed from last 4. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:33 PM

15th Over: DC 98/6

Kapp did not get that many strikes in this over against Kerr. 

Niki is now unbeaten on 6 from 10 and she needs to get off-strike.. 

52 needed from 30 balls. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:27 PM

14th over: DC 93/6

Marizanne Kapp goes on the attack, Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2025, final, Mumbai, March 15, 2025

Marizanne Kapp keeps on fighting for Delhi Capitals. 

She hits two boundaries in the last two balls of the 14th over from Hayley Matthews. 

Delhi now need 57 runs in 36 balls.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:21 PM

Bryce is RUN-OUT!

Delhi Capitals lose their sixth.

Even after a six and a boundary from Kapp, they lose their sixth after a hesitation. 

Kapp tapped the ball towards the point and Bryce stopped in between before making a failed attempt to complete the run. 

DC 84/6 after 13. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:13 PM

Kerr gets Jemimah | DC 67/5

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Just when things were getting a tad good for Delhi, Kerr dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues. 

After two boundaries in the first two balls of the over, Jemiamah spooned one up in the air after managing a leading edge. 

Kerr took a diving catch to dismiss her. 

Delhi Capitals are 67/5 after 11 overs. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:06 PM

9th Over: DC 53/4

Jemimah was able to hit a boundary in the over against Kerr but she will have to keep doing it. 

DC 53/4 after 9 overs. 

Jemimah 19 from 14. 

Mar 15, 2025, 5:02 PM

Saika Ishaque gets Sutherland | DC 44/4

Saika Ishaque and Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate a wicket, Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2025, final, Mumbai, March 15, 2025

Saika Ishaque gets the big wicket of Annabel Sutherland. 

Sutherland wanted to use her feet and came down the crease but only to miss the ball completely. 

Yastika did the rest to stump her out. 

Delhi Capitals 44/4 in 8 overs. 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:55 PM

Kerr dismisses Jess | DC 37/3

Amelia Kerr is mobbed by her team-mates after striking in her first over, Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2025, final, Mumbai, March 15, 2025

Amelia Kerr comes into the attack and dismisses Jess Jonassen with a googly. 

Jess tried to play it on the legside and managed only a top edge. Yastika Bhatia took the easy catch to dismiss her. 

Delhi Capitals 37/3 after 6.1 over. 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM

6th over: DC 37/2

15 comes from Hayley Matthews' over. 

Jonassen hit the first ball for a four and then a misfield from Saika Ishaque handed them another boundary. 

Jemimah finished the over with another boundary to make it big for them.

DC 37/2 after the powerplay. 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:46 PM

5th Over: DC 22/2

Only 1 run from the Shabnil Ismail's over and it is getting tighter now with every dot ball.

Delhi Capitals 22/2 after 5. 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:43 PM

4th over: DC 21/2

Hayley Matthews bowls a tight over. Jemimah was nearly run out in the last ball of the over but a dive saved her. 

Delhi Capitals 21/2 after 4. 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:40 PM

3rd Over: DC 17/2

Both the openers are gone now. 

Shabnim Ismail gets the big wicket of Shafali Verma. 

The off-cutter did the trick as Shafali went across the stumps and missed the ball completely. 

It was plumb in front and Delhi Capitals are 17/2 after 3. 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:33 PM

2nd over: DC 15/1

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Huge wicket!

Nat Sciver-Brunt after going for a boundary, comes back with a stunning delivery to rattle the stumps of Meg Lanning. 

Delhi Capitals are 15/1 after 2. 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:29 PM

1st over: DC 7/0

Delhi Capitals start well with seven from the first over. 

Lanning managed one boundary in the first ball against Shabnim Ismail as he went for a big drive and got a thick outside edge. 

Shafali took one single in the first over.

7/1 after 1. 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM

Can DC create history?

Welcome back from the break!

Delhi Capitals will be verge of history. Can they hold their nerve, that would be the most important thing! 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:06 PM

MI 149/7 in the first inning

Mar 15, 2025, 4:02 PM

Over 19: MI 137/7

A huge six from youngster Kamalini against Charani in the first over but the spinner got the final laugh with the wicket of the southpaw batter.

But, Aamnjot Kaur hit a boundary in the final ball to make it a big over for Mumbai. 

MI 137/7 after 19. 

Mar 15, 2025, 3:52 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur goes after 66!

Huge moment in the match. 

Harmanpreet Kaur goes after a stunning inning of 66 from 44 balls. 

Sutherland gets the big wicket in the 18th over. 

Mumbai 118/6 after 17.1

Mar 15, 2025, 3:50 PM

Over 16: MI 112/5; two-wicket over from Jess

Harmanpreet hits another six on the first ball of the over but Jess Jonassen came back strong in the over.

Jess Jonassen outfoxed Kerr with a flighted delivery to get their fourth wicket. 

But, the big moment of the match came out when she trapped Sajeevan Sajana in front of the wicket. 

MI 112/5 after 16. 

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Mar 15, 2025, 3:40 PM

Over 15: Nat Sciver-Brunt goes for 30

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Youngster Charani makes up for the poor balls she bowled in the first four balls of the over. 

After conceding a boundary and a five-wide, she gets rid of Nat Sciver-Brunt for 30. 

Nat went for a powerful sweep shot but Minnu Mani at square leg took a good catch to dismiss her. 

MI 104/3 after 15 overs. 

Mar 15, 2025, 3:32 PM

Over 14: MI 92/2

Only five come from Sutherland's third over.

Nat Sciver-Brunt played four dot balls before Harmanpreet hit the last one for four. 

Mumbai Indians are  92/2 after 14.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:25 PM

Fifty for Harmanpreet Kaur!

Two boundaries in the 13 over against Minnu Mani and Harmanpreet Kaur gets to her fifty in just 33 balls.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:24 PM

Over 12: MI 77/2

Another big over for Mumbai Indians. 

Harmanpreet Kaur started with a lofted cover drive in the first ball against Shikha Pandey.

Nat Sciver-Brunt finished the over with a boundary as well. 

11 from the over. 

MI 77/2.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:20 PM

Over 11: MI 66/2

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Harmanpreet Kaur shows how it is done. 

Three back-to-back boundaries against Jess Jonassen and the fifty partnership between Harman and Nat come up. 

It comes in just 39 balls as well. 

Kaur moves to 36 from 26.

MI 66/2 after 11. 

Mar 15, 2025, 3:15 PM

Over 10: MI 53/2

Harmanpreet Kaur at her best. 

She first shuffled across the stumps to hit Sutherland for a six over square leg and then a stunning cover drive to get a boundary. 

13 comes from the over.

Mumbai Indians 53/2 after 10.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:14 PM

Over 9: MI 40/2

Two boundaries for Nat Sciver-Brunt against the young spinner Charani. 

However, she was nearly run out at the batter's end while taking a quick single. 

If Niki Prasad had hit the stumps, it would have been the end of Nat Sciver-Brunt. 

MI 40/2 after 9.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:07 PM

Over 8: MI 28/2

Harmanpreet Kaur tried a few laps against Jess Jonassen as Delhi introduced spin. 

Six came from the 8th over. 

Mumbai Indians 28/2 after 8.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:03 PM

Over 7: MI 22/2

Marizanne Kapp bowls out her entire four overs in her first spell. 

Only two come from her final over of the match. 

Just 11 runs conceded off four overs, and two massive wickets.

Kapp 4-11-2. 

Mar 15, 2025, 3:00 PM

Nat Sciver-Brunt becomes the first player to score 1000 WPL runs

Nat Sciver-Brunt, the English all-rounder becomes the first player in the tournament history to score 100 Women's Premier League runs. 

She is just 3 runs away from scoring 500 runs in the tournament this season. 

Mar 15, 2025, 2:56 PM

Over 6: MI 20/2

This is the second-lowest powerplay score for Mumbai Indians in WPL. 

Harmanpreet Kaur hit a wonderful square cut to get her first boundary of the match. But, she could not get any singles in the over against Annable Sutherland as only five came from the last over of the powerplay. 

Mumbai Indians 20/2 after 5. 

Mar 15, 2025, 2:49 PM

Over 5: Jemimah takes a stunning catch to dismiss Yastika!

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Mumbai lose their second wicket. 

Kapp gets her second wicket. 

Yastika Bhatia after hitting the first boundary of the final, went for the cover drive again and only managed to provide a low catch to Jemimah at cover. 

Jemimah dived in front of her to get the catch.

Mumbai Indians are 15/2 after 5. 

Mar 15, 2025, 2:44 PM

Over 3: MI 5/1 | Kapp gets Matthews

Mar 15, 2025, 2:40 PM

Over 2: MI 3/0

Top class from Shikha Pandey as well. 

Inswingers against Matthews to attack the stumps while she nearly managed an edge against Yastika. 

Only 1 from her first over. 

Mumbai Indians 3/0. 

Mar 15, 2025, 2:36 PM

Over 1: MI 2/0

Kapp was on the money with her outswingers. 

Bhatia took a single in the first ball while Matthes let a few go before punching one for a single in the final ball of the first over. 

Mumbai Indians 2//0. Shikha Pandey takes the new ball from the other end.

Mar 15, 2025, 2:32 PM

Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews open for MI

Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews are opening for Mumbai Indians. 

Matthews has been tremendous at the top of the order. Meantime, Yastika would love to score big in the final after missing out on many games this season. 

Marizanne Kapp with the new ball for Delhi Capitals.

Mar 15, 2025, 2:27 PM

One change for DC; MI unchanged

Shree Charani replaces Titas Sadhu for Delhi Capitals.

Mumbai Indians with an unchanged playing XI for the final.  

Mar 15, 2025, 2:21 PM

Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani.  

Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque.

Mar 15, 2025, 2:12 PM

Delhi win the toss!

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Meg Lanning wins the toss and decides to bowl first.

Harmanpreet Kaur says she would have bowled first as well. 

Mar 15, 2025, 1:59 PM

Toss Update!

The toss is coming to you right after this break. Stay tuned for the toss update. 

Mar 15, 2025, 1:48 PM

Win the toss and bat first or bowl first?

It would be interesting to see what both the captains think about the toss. 

We are just 12 minutes away from the important toss!

Mar 15, 2025, 1:45 PM

Shafali or Harmanpreet?

Both the Indian batters have been in six-hitting mode from the start of the season. 

Who will hit the most sixes tonight?

Only time will tell?

Mar 15, 2025, 1:45 PM

Who will win tonight?

Will it be Mumbai's night again or Delhi Capitals will be able to clinch their maiden WPL title? Only time will tell!

Mar 15, 2025, 1:35 PM

Too hectic for MI

This is 4th Game for MI on the last 6 Days (10-15 March) while the first game for DC in the last 8 days since facing GG, in their last league game

Mar 15, 2025, 10:31 AM

DC vs MI WPL Had-to-head stats

Matches Delhi Capitals Wins Mumbai Indians Wins No Result
7 4 3 0

 

Mar 15, 2025, 10:30 AM

DC vs MI WPL Match results so far

Team Result Margin Opposition Ground Date
DC Women Lost 8 wickets MI Women DY Patil 9 Mar 2023
DC Women Won 9 wickets MI Women DY Patil 20 Mar 2023
DC Women Lost 7 wickets MI Women Brabourne 26 Mar 2023
DC Women Lost 4 wickets MI Women Bengaluru 23 Feb 2024
DC Women Won 29 runs MI Women Delhi 5 Mar 2024
DC Women Won 2 wickets MI Women Vadodara 15 Feb 2025
DC Women Won 9 wickets MI Women Bengaluru 28 Feb 2025

 

Mar 15, 2025, 10:23 AM

Tonight's venue | Brabourne Stadium

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Mar 15, 2025, 10:21 AM

How to watch the match?

Fans can watch the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 final match LIVE on JioHotstar App and Website. They can also watch the match on Star Sports TV Network Channels on television. 

Mar 15, 2025, 10:20 AM

Match Details

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

Tournament: Women's Premier League Season 2024/25 Final

Date: 15th March 2025

Time: 8 pm IST

Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai 

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Most runs in IPL since 2018

As we move towards the first fixture, between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, let’s take a moment to go back in time and see which batsmen have scored the most runs in IPL since 2018.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:06 PM5 min read

Most runs in IPL since 2018

The Indian Premier League is just around the corner with the tournament set to start on 22 March.

As usual, it is highly anticipated and is set to draw a huge viewing audience.

Also Read: IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

As we move towards the first fixture, between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, let’s take a moment to go back in time and see which batsmen have scored the most runs in IPL since 2018.

Most Runs in IPL (2018-2024)

8. Suryakumar Yadav | 2986 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Suryakumar Yadav had his IPL debut in 2011 for MI. But he got his breakthrough in KKR under Gautam Gambhir but didn't perform up to that level. 2018 saw him return to the Mumbai Indians, where he made massive strides in his IPL career.

Surya has scored 2986 runs during this period in 84 games at an average of 35.55 and a strike rate of 148.71. He has two centuries and 23 half-centuries to his name. He struck 440 boundaries, including 331 fours and 109 sixes.

In 2023, he had his greatest IPL season, where he was appointed as the vice-captain of MI along with scoring 605 runs with a strike rate of 181.14 in 16 innings.

7. Sanju Samson | 2993 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Rajasthan Royals' skipper and wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has always been a player to rely on in the IPL. He has scored 2993 runs during the 2018-2024 season with two centuries and 18 half-centuries.

IPL 2024 was one of the best seasons for Samson with the bat as he amassed 531 runs at an impressive average of 48.27 and a strike rate of 153.46. He also led the team to the playoffs for the second time after taking over the reins in IPL 2021.

6. Jos Buttler | 3055 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Jos Buttler comes sixth in the list scoring 3055 runs in 73 matches at an average of 41.85 and a strike rate of 147.80. He has seven centuries and 18 half-centuries to his name.

Buttler had an unforgettable 2022 season, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with 863 runs at an average of 57.53 and a blistering strike rate of 149.05.

The England star smashed four centuries and four half-centuries, playing a crucial role in Rajasthan Royals’ journey to the final. His ability to accelerate and play match-winning innings made him one of the standout performers of the season.

5. Shikhar Dhawan | 3208 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Shikhar Dhawan is fifth on the list of most runs in IPL since 2018. He has been a consistent run-getter over this period, crossing the 400-run mark each season from 2018 to 2024. 

Dhawan has 3208 runs in 83 games at an average of 38.65 and a strike rate of 133.56, including 2 hundred and 23 half-centuries, with the help of 367 fours and 82 sixes. 

His best season came in 2020 when he made 618 runs with 2 hundred and 4 fifties. 

4. Shubman Gill | 3216 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Shubman Gill made his IPL debut in 2018 season and scored 3216 runs so far in 85 matches at an average of 37.84 and a strike rate of 135.70. 

Gill was the leading run-scorer of IPL 2023, amassing 890 runs in 17 matches at an impressive average of 59.33. His strike rate of 157.80 included 3 centuries and 4 half-centuries, with a highest score of 129. He also smashed 85 fours and 33 sixes throughout the tournament.

Gill’s heroics helped Gujarat Titans reach the 2023 final, making him a player to watch for many seasons to come.

3. Faf du Plessis | 3276 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Faf Du Plessis, who guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the playoffs last season, has the most runs in IPL during 2018-2024 period. He has scored 3276 runs in 84 matches at an average of 39.01 and a strike rate of 140.04.

He was also sensational with the bat as he scored 438 runs in 2022 season. It came after a brilliant run with the bat in 2023 when he scored over 700 runs for RCB.

Prior to his stint with Bangalore, Du Plessis enjoyed a highly successful tenure with the Chennai Super Kings, winning IPL titles in 2018 and 2021. 

The Proteas batter boasts an impressive record in the overall tournament, scoring 4,571 runs in 145 matches, including 37 half-centuries.

Also Read: Most Wickets in IPL history

2. Virat Kohli | 3586 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s struggles in recent seasons, Virat Kohli continued to shine with the bat in every season. He amassed 3586 runs since 2018 season at an average of 40.29 and a strike rate of 134.7, reminding everyone why he is one of the greatest batsmen in T20 cricket.

Kohli has four centuries and 25 half-centuries to his name. His IPL career has seen him hit 339 fours and 163 sixes during this period.

Kohli also scored the most runs in IPL in history with 8004 runs in 252 matches, including 8 centuries and 55 fifties.

1. KL Rahul | 3958 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

KL Rahul has hammered 3,958 runs in 79 matches since the start of IPL 2018. He has scored the most runs in IPL this period. 

The tally includes four tons and 33 fifties. Rahul is the only batter to slam 3,000-plus IPL runs in this period. Shikhar Dhawan (3,208), the only other batter to score 2,500-plus since IPL 2018, follows Rahul on this tally.

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IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

The league is currently amid its eighteen edition and is all set to kick off on March 22. The 10 teams will lock horns against each other in a bid to clinch the title. Let's take a look at the IPL facts that which player has lost the most games in IPL history.

Mar 15, 2025, 1:10 PM3 min read

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League has gone to achieve unprecedented success in global cricket scenario. Over its illustrious journey, the tournament has also accommodated several stars and match-winners.

The league is currently amid its eighteen edition and is all set to kick off on March 22. The 10 teams will lock horns against each other in a bid to clinch the title. 

Also Read: IPL 2025: Captains of every franchise

So, before the start of the season let's take a look at the IPL facts that which player has lost the most games in IPL history.

IPL Facts | Most defeats for a player in IPL

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

1. Virat Kohli 

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

Virat Kohli has played 252 matches from 2008-24, in which he has scored 8004 runs at a strike rate of 132.0 and an average of 38.7. 

Even though Virat is the highest run scorer in IPL history, there is also a statistic that he is also the cricketer who has lost the most matches in IPL.

2. Dinesh Karthik

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

Dinesh Karthik's name comes second in the list of players who lost the most matches in IPL. Karthik has scored 4842 runs at a strike rate of 135.4. He played for many IPL teams and finally retired while being a part of RCB.

3. Rohit Sharma 

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

The most successful skipper of the tournament– Rohit Sharma's name comes third in the list of players who have lost the most matches in IPL. He has played 257 matches in IPL, in which he has faced defeat in 119 matches. During this period, his bat has scored 6628 runs at a strike rate of 131.14.

Before shifting his base to the Mumbai franchise, Rohit was a part of the now-defunct Deccan Chargers side.

Also Read: Most Wickets in IPL history

4. MS Dhoni 

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

While MS Dhoni holds the record for playing the most matches in IPL, he is fourth in the list of players who have lost the most matches in IPL. Mahi has played 264 matches in IPL, in which he scored 5243 runs at a strike rate of 137.54 and an average of 39.13.

Mahi, who made Chennai champion 5 times, comes at number 6 in terms of scoring most runs.

5. Shikhar Dhawan 

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

Shikhar Dhawan, popularly known as Gabbar, comes at number 5 in the list. He has played 222 matches, in which he has faced defeat in 108 matches. During this time Dhawan has scored 6769 runs at a strike rate of 127.14 and an average of 35.26.

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Most Wickets in IPL history

Over the years, it has been seen that teams who possess quality bowlers perform quite well, while those who struggle in this department generally lag behind. So, let's take a look at the bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

Mar 12, 2025, 2:45 PM7 min read

Most Wickets in IPL history

We have all heard multiple times that T20 cricket is a batter’s game. However, one thing is to be noted that it is a bowler who turns the game for his team most times. The teams across the world have understood the fact that they need a good set of bowlers to win a tournament. This is true in the biggest T20 tournament IPL as well.

Over the years, it has been seen that teams who possess quality bowlers perform quite well, while those who struggle in this department generally lag behind.

So, let's take a look at the bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

Also Read: IPL 2025: Squads of every IPL team after the auction

Top 10 bowlers with most wickets in IPL history:

10. Ravindra Jadeja | 160* Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Ravindra Jadeja is easily the most well-rounded cricketer India has ever produced. A major portion of his success needs to be credited to the IPL, as the Saurashtra superstar built his international career by learning in the IPL under cricketing greats like Shane Warne, MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming, and others. 

Apart from missing the 2010 season, Ravindra Jadeja has played all the other seasons with him representing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2012. He has played 240 games taking 160 wickets with the ball with an average of 30.40 and an economy rate of 7.62.

His generational fielding skills have also shined, as the 36-year-old has taken 103 catches in the competition, making him ‘The Ultimate All-rounder’ as he is the only player to have 1000+ runs, 100+ wickets, and 100+ catches, fulfilling his 3-dimensional abilities to the fullest. 

9. Jasprit Bumrah | 165* Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Jasprit Bumrah, the game-changer of the game has put his name at no. 9 on this list of bowlers who scalped the most wickets in IPL history. Bumrah has been playing for Mumbai Indians since the 2013 season, in which the franchise bought him at a cheap price.

Bumrah has scalped 165 wickets in 133 games with an average of 22.51. Meanwhile, Bumrah has bowled at an economy rate of 7.30 in the franchise cricket league. This year he will be playing for MI again as the franchise retained him before the mega auction.

8. Lasith Malinga | 170 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Lasith Malinga, who is undoubtedly the greatest pacer in the IPL history has taken 170 wickets in 122 games he has played. Malinga averages 19.79 with the bowl and maintained an economy rate of 7.14 in the cash-rich league. 

Though 108 of these wickets have come in death overs where batters try to score at a faster pace and often get out in the process, still his overall numbers are too good to be questioned.

Malinga started playing for Mumbai Indians in the 2009 season, and last appeared in the 2019 season. His final over in the 2019 final was enough to prove his greatness even at that stage of his career.

7. Amit Mishra | 174 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

The next bowler on the list is Indian leggie Amit Mishra who has picked 174 wickets in 162 games. The seventh-highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL, Mishra, went unsold in the mega auction of IPL 2025. 

He has recorded an impressive economy of 7.37 in the league and has been crucial in taking wickets in middle overs. However, previously he has played for Lucknow Super Giants.

6. Ravichandran Ashwin | 180* Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Ravichandran Ashwin is always known as a great bowler in Test cricket but he has also proved his ability in the shortest format of the game. Meanwhile, Ash comes at number six on this list of bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history. 

Ashwin also has picked 180 wickets in 212 matches with an average of 29.82. He has also maintained an economy rate of 7.12. 

Ashwin went on to play for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, and returns to the CSK fold after having featured for Rajasthan Royals for the last three seasons.

The Indian off-spinner was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 9.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Ashwin had burst onto the scene in 2009 with CSK under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. He represented Super Kings till 2015 and was part of two title-winning campaigns, in 2010 and 2011. 

5. Sunil Narine | 180* Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

The next bowler on this is none other than the West Indies magician Sunil Narine. Narine has taken 180 wickets in 176 games with an average of 25.39 and bowls with an economy rate of 6.73. 

He has been a crucial member of the Kolkata-based franchise KKR, as the franchise won the league back in 2012, 2014, and 2024.

Narine has also played as an opener under Gambhir's captaincy. However, currently, he is with the KKR franchise as they retain the off-spinner before the IPL 2025 mega auction.

4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 181* Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with 181 wickets is the fourth name in this list of players with the most wickets in IPL. Bhuvi has played in 176 matches in which he took those 181 wickets at an average of 27.23. However, he has bowled with an economy rate of 7.56 in the league. 

Meanwhile, Bhuvi will play for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise as they bought him in the IPL 2025 mega auction at a whopping 10.75 crore price.

3. Dwayne Bravo | 183 Wickets 

Most Wickets in IPL history

Dwayne Bravo with 183 wickets is the third name on the list. He is the second pacer after Lasith Malinga on the list to take the most wickets in IPL. 

Bravo had been a vital cog in Chennai’s bowling lineup, particularly in the death overs. With MS Dhoni being captain, Bravo’s potential has been used very cleverly for the team’s benefit. 

The all-rounder has played 161 IPL games and averages 23.82 with the ball. 

He played his last IPL match in the 2022 season for Chennai.

2. Piyush Chawla | 192 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Piyush Chawla, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2021 in the mini-auction is the second-highest wicket-taker in the league history. He has picked 192 wickets in 192 matches with an average of 26.60 and an economy being 7.96. 

Piyush Chawla has earlier featured for Chennai, Punjab, and Kolkata-based franchises in the cash-rich league.

Over the last two years, Chawla was the lead spinner for Mumbai Indians. But, no teams went for him in IPL 2025 auction.

1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 205* Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in IPL history. Chahal has played in 160 games in which he has scalped 205 wickets with an average of 22.44. Moreover, he has an economy of 7.84 in the league.

Previously Chahal has played for RCB till 2021 and this season he will be featuring the Rajasthan Royals as they bought him in the IPL mega auction.

Chahal was with Rajasthan Royals since the 2022 season, claiming 66 wickets in 46 games. He has also represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians earlier in the IPL. He is among the 19 bowlers to have claimed a hat-trick in the IPL.

The leg-break bowler also won the Purple Cap for being the leading wicket-taker during the 2022 season, with 27 wickets to his name in 17 games at an average of 19.51 and an economy of 7.75.

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IPL 2025: Captains of every franchise

So far, Delhi Capitals remain the only team to not announce their captain for IPL 2025. There are reports that KL Rahul has declined the captaincy of the team. Five teams will have new captains heading into the season.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:12 AM2 min read

IPL 2025: Captains of every franchise

There are only 9 days left for the IPL 2025 event. 

The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League will start from March 22 with reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. 

Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer has been declared the captain of Punjab Kings.

Recall that Shreyas was bought by Punjab in the mega auction by paying Rs 26.75 crore. 

Also Read: IPL 2025: Stats of every RCB captain so far in IPL

With this he became the second most expensive player in IPL history. 

Well, apart from Punjab, many teams have announced the name of their captain.

While releasing its retention list, Mumbai Indians had said that Hardik Pandya will remain the captain of MI next season. 

While Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the captain of CSK after the successful trial of IPL 2024, Pat Cummins would like to take SRH to the final for the second consecutive season.

Even though the performance of Gujarat Titans last season was disappointing, the team has once again shown confidence in Shubman Gill. 

Sanju Samson will lead the Rajasthan Royals team.

Rishabh Pant, who went from Delhi to Lucknow, is the most expensive player of IPL.

Lucknow bought him for Rs 27 crore. Pant will lead the Lucknow team.

On the other hand, Rajat Patidar was named the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain.

Also Read: IPL 2025: RCB name Rajat Patidar as their new captain

So far, Delhi Capitals remain the only team to not announce their captain. There are reports that KL Rahul has declined the captaincy of the team.

The five teams who will have new captains heading into IPL 2025 are: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings.

IPL 2025 | Captains of Every Franchise

  • Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad
  • Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill
  • Lucknow Super Giants - Rishabh Pant
  • Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya
  • Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer
  • Rajasthan Royals - Sanju Samson
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rajat Patidar
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad - Pat Cummins
  • Kolkata Knight Riders - Ajinkya Rahane
  • Delhi Capitals - Yet to be announced 
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