India captain Rohit Sharma cemented his name in the record books by leading India to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Rohit led his team from the front with a sublime innings of 76 (83), studded with seven fours and three sixes. He was awarded the Player of the Match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final for his match-winning performance against New Zealand.
List of Indian Captains with ICC Titles
Rohit Sharma became only the second Indian captain to win two ICC trophies, securing the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025.
MS Dhoni remains the most successful Indian captain in ICC tournaments, having won three titles— the T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Kapil Dev led India to their first ICC trophy by winning the ODI World Cup in 1983, while Sourav Ganguly captained India to the 2002 Champions Trophy, which was shared with Sri Lanka.
India Consecutive ICC Trophies for First Time
India creates history under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, winning consecutive ICC trophies for the first time in Indian cricket history, securing the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy 2025 within a span of nine months.
Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record
Overall Stats
| Matches | Won | Lost | NR/Tie/Draw | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 103 | 33 | 2/2/3 | 72.53% |
In ICC Events (White Ball)
| Matches | Won | Lost | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 27 | 3 | 90% |
In ODI
| Matches | Won | Lost | NR/Tie | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 42 | 12 | 1/1 | 75% |
In T20I
| Matches | Won | Lost | NR/Tie | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 49 | 12 | 1/1 | 74.41% |
In Test
| Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 50% |
Rohit Sharma Retirement
After India Win in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, Rohit Sharma confirmed that he is not retiring and will continue playing for the country. He has set his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup, aiming to lead India to another historic victory.
Who is best captain Rohit or Dhoni?
MS Dhoni currently holds the edge as India’s best white-ball captain, having won three ICC trophies—T20 World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011, and Champions Trophy 2013.
However, Rohit Sharma is closing in, winning back-to-back ICC titles with the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025. If Rohit continues his success, he could surpass Dhoni and become India’s greatest captain in the future.
Overall Captaincy Stats between Rohit and Dhoni
| Stat | Rohit | Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 142 | 334 |
| Wins | 103 | 178 |
| Losses | 33 | 120 |
| Draw | 3 | 15 |
| NR/Tie | 4 | 19 |
| Win Percentage | 72.53% | 52.77% |
Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni: Captaincy Record In Overall ICC Tournaments
| Stat | Rohit | Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 58 |
| Wins | 27 | 40 |
| Losses | 3 | 14 |
| Win Percentage | 90% | 68.96% |
| ICC Titles | 2 | 3 |
