IPL 2018: Ranking the captains of all 8 teams 

#1 R Ashwin

R Ashwin

When R Ashwin said about being unpredictable ahead of the IPL season, he was trolled from all quarters for his comments. But, two weeks into the IPL, he has established himself as the best skipper in the tournament.

Right from planning for every opposition player perfectly to taking some bold calls when it comes to selection, Ashwin has been impressive. The way he rotates his bowlers and the field placements he has for different players will tell a story of how good he is as a captain.

His decision to play Chris Gayle against Chennai Super Kings, a side that doesn't have someone who can bowl at 145 kph and above and choosing to bat first in the IPL while all the teams are chasing are masterstrokes and are testaments to his captaincy.