Rohit Sharma’s captaincy record stands as a testament to his unique leadership style. What is the secret behind his success? Analysts often point to his composed nature: his ability to remain the “Hitman” on the field, cool and calculated even under extreme pressure.
Nicknamed a “bowler’s captain” by many, Rohit is known for giving players a long run and trusting them to deliver, a quality that built the Mumbai Indians dynasty with five IPL titles. Now, having led India to their first T20 World Cup triumph since 2007, the era of Rohit Sharma’s all-format leadership is firmly established.
Dive into the numbers and see the full picture of his record across Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and the IPL.
Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record – All formats
| FORMAT | MATCHES | WON | LOST | DRAW | TIE | NO RESULT | WIN% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| ODI | 56 | 42 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 75.00 |
| T20I | 62 | 49 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 70.83 |
| IPL | 158 | 87 | 67 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 55.06 |
Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli Captaincy Record (All Formats)
The most-searched comparison in Indian cricket. Here is a head-to-head analysis of the two modern legends as captains across international formats.
| Metric | Rohit Sharma (M/W/L/Win%) | Virat Kohli (M/W/L/Win%) |
| Tests | 24 / 12 / 9 / 50.00% | 68 / 40 / 17 / 58.82% |
| ODIs | 56 / 42 / 12 / 75.00% | 95 / 65 / 27 / 70.43% |
| T20Is | 62 / 49 / 12 / 70.83% | 50 / 30 / 16 / 64.58% |
| Total Intl | 142 / 103 / 33 / 72.54% | 213 / 135 / 58 / 63.38% |
For a complete career analysis, compare their detailed records: Virat Kohli Captaincy Records
Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record in ODI
Rohit Sharma, who made his debut on June 23, 2007, in Belfast against Ireland, captained his first ODI game only at the end of 2017 in the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka—a three-team tournament involving the host and Bangladesh. India finished as the champions under Rohit, thanks to Dinesh Karthik’s historical last-ball six.
He then got an opportunity to lead India again in the Asia Cup of 2018 and went on to give India its 7th Asia Cup win. In 2019, the current Indian captain capped two more games against New Zealand in the opposition’s venue: one win and one loss.
Rohit Sharma went on to become India’s all-format captain in 2022, succeeding Virat Kohli. He successfully maintained India’s dominant position in the 50-over format, taking over from Virat Kohli and leading the team in major ICC events.
ODI Captaincy Record (Home vs. Away)
| Conditions | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 82.75 |
| Away | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Neutral | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 85.71 |
| Total | 56 | 42 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 75.00 |
ODI Captaincy Record (By Opposition)
| Opposition | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Sri Lanka | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| England | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Pakistan | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83.33 |
| Bangladesh | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| West Indies | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Australia | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Nepal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Key Highlights: Major Tournaments and Statistics
2025 ICC Champions Trophy: Captain of the Champions
The pinnacle of his ODI captaincy came with the victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, where India defeated New Zealand in the final. Rohit was also named the Player of the Match in the final. This triumph solidified his legacy as one of India’s most successful white-ball captains.
2023 ODI World Cup: Dominance and Runners-Up Finish
Under his leadership, India topped the league stage of the 2023 ODI World Cup with an unprecedented 10 consecutive wins, finishing as runners-up to Australia in the final.
Asia Cup 2018 Success
He led India to the 2018 Asia Cup triumph in a series where the side remained undefeated, a notable early achievement in his captaincy stint.
High Win Percentage
His 75.00% win percentage in ODIs is the highest among all Indian captains who have led in 50 or more matches, placing him among the best globally.
See his impact: The Ten Highest Rohit Sharma ODI Scores
Transition of Captaincy
Rohit Sharma’s tenure as ODI captain concluded shortly after the Champions Trophy win, as the BCCI decided to implement a long-term leadership plan.
Successor: Shubman Gill was officially named the new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma for the Australia series starting in October 2025. This decision aims to give Gill ample time to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Related Read: Why Moving On from Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy Makes Sense for Team India
Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record in T20I
Rohit Sharma stands atop the charts for Indian captains in terms of match victories and win percentage, solidifying his status as a legendary leader in the shortest format of the game.
T20I Captaincy Record (Home vs. Away)
| Conditions | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Away | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 64.28 |
| Neutral | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 80.95 |
| Total | 62 | 50 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 80.64 |
T20I Captaincy Record (By Opposition)
| Opposition | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Bangladesh | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Sri Lanka | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.78 |
| New Zealand | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.42 |
| South Africa | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Afghanistan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Australia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| England | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Key Stats: T20I Captaincy Achievements
- Most Successful Indian Captain: With 49 wins in 62 matches, Rohit holds the record for the most T20I wins as an Indian captain.
- Best Win Percentage: He maintains the best win percentage (≈79.03%) among all Indian captains who have led the side in 20 or more matches.
Key Highlights: Major Tournaments and Statistics
T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph
Rohit Sharma’s leadership peaked with the T20 World Cup 2024 victory, where India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought.
- T20 World Cup Triumph: As the captain, his front-foot aggression and unwavering trust in his bowlers proved to be the winning formula, guiding India to their second T20 World Cup title.
- Most Impactful Tournament: The 2024 edition stands out as his most impactful personal tournament. Despite the pressure of captaincy and the adopted ultra-aggressive batting template, he recorded his highest single-tournament runs tally (257) and his best-ever tournament strike rate (155.75).
- Highest Score: His breathtaking 92 off 41 balls against Australia in the Super 8 stage was his highest individual score in T20 World Cup history, a crucial innings that epitomised his commitment to the aggressive brand of cricket.
T20 World Cup Journey
Rohit Sharma holds the unique distinction of being one of the only players to have appeared in every single edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 2007. His journey spans from a talented youngster who hit a crucial half-century in the inaugural final to a victorious captain in the 2024 edition.
Deep Dive: Rohit Sharma Performances in Every T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record in Test
Rohit Sharma inherited a team that was already a dominant force, particularly at home.
Starting his longer-format captaincy stint with four straight home Test wins, Rohit won his first overseas Test as captain in Roseau against West Indies.
Test Captaincy Record (Home vs. Away)
| Conditions | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 62.50 |
| Away | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 28.57 |
| Neutral | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 24 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 50.00 |
Test Captaincy Record (By Opposition)
| Opposition | Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Australia | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 25.00 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| West Indies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.00 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
Test Series Results Summary
| Series | Result | Margin (Total Matches) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs Sri Lanka | Won | 2-0 (2) | 2022 |
| India vs Australia | Won | 2-1 (4) | 2023 |
| West Indies vs India | Won | 1-0 (2) | 2023 |
| South Africa vs India | Drawn | 1-1 (2) | 2023 |
| India vs England | Won | 4-1 (5) | 2024 |
| India vs Bangladesh | Won | 2-0 (2) | 2024 |
| India vs New Zealand | Lost | 0-3 (3) | 2024 |
| Australia vs India | Lost | 1-3 (5) | 2024/25 |
Key Highlights: Tenure and Milestones
- Captaincy Debut: Rohit became the 35th cricketer to lead India in Test cricket, taking over the reins in 2022.
- Home Dominance: His Test captaincy tenure began with four straight home wins, maintaining India’s strong record in the longest format on home soil.
- Overseas Wins: He secured his first overseas Test win as captain against the West Indies in Roseau.
Key Events & Challenges
- WTC 2023 Final Loss: He captained India in the 2023 World Test Championship Final at The Oval, where India succumbed to a 209-run defeat against Australia.
- Historic Home Whitewash: Rohit became the first Indian captain to suffer a 3-0 whitewash in a home Test series of three or more matches, losing to New Zealand in a series that ended India’s long-standing home dominance.
Check: Last 10 Test Matches India Lost at Home
Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record in IPL
Rohit Sharma is the undisputed emperor of the IPL, establishing the Mumbai Indians as the league’s most successful franchise.
- Titles Won: He has led the Mumbai Indians to a record five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020).
- MI’s Playoff King: His ability to manage pressure in the knockout stages is unmatched, leading MI to a significantly high win percentage in playoff games.
- Overall Standing: His IPL win percentage of 55.06% is second only to MS Dhoni among captains with 100+ matches.
Related Read: Rohit Sharma IPL Runs Year by Year
Rohit’s Batting Records as Captain
Rohit Sharma’s performance with the bat rarely dipped while handling the pressure of captaincy, particularly in the white-ball formats.
| FORMAT | INNINGS AS CAPTAIN | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | HIGH SCORE | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 42 | 1254 | 30.58 | 61.32 | 131 | 4/4 |
| ODI | 55 | 2506 | 52.20 | 111.97 | 208* | 17/5 |
| T20I | 62 | 1905 | 34.01 | 149.76 | 121* | 13/3 |
| IPL | 157 | 3986 | 28.07 | 129.37 | 98* | 25/0 |
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Key Batting Milestones as Captain
One Day Internationals (ODI)
- Double Century Club: Rohit Sharma is the second Indian captain to score an ODI double century, achieving a high score of 208∗ while leading the side.
- Elite Average: His phenomenal ODI average of 52.20 as captain ranks top among Indian captains who have led the side in 10 or more matches.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20I)
- Centuries Leader: He is the only Indian captain to score multiple T20I centuries (with three to his name).
- Aggression Metric: He boasts the best strike rate (149.76) for any Indian captain in the T20I format.
His exceptional ODI average of 52.20 and T20I strike rate of 149.76 as captain underscore his legacy as a prolific run-scorer while bearing the dual responsibility of captaincy.
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