10 most successful captains in the history of the IPL

Modified Dec 30, 2018 08:08 IST

6. Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist was selected as the perfect candidate to lead Deccan Chargers in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League. However, His debut season as captain was an absolute failure as Deccan Chargers managed to win just two out of their 14 matches (few matches were led by VVS Laxman).

He somehow managed to redeem himself as captain in the following year as Deccan Chargers went on to win their first title by defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the finals. The Australian wicket-keeper also contributed at the top with 495 runs to his name.

His good run as captain meant that he would lead the Deccan Chargers franchise for the third time in 2010. Deccan had another good season finishing in second place. This was the last time Gilchrist played for Deccan Chargers and he was released the following year due to his poor form with the bat.

This time he went on to captain Kings XI Punjab from 2011 to 2013. His captaincy stint at KXIP wasn’t successful and KXIP never made the playoff under his captaincy. His form with the bat also depreciated over time and he eventually hung up his boots in 2013.

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