Shreyas Iyer or Hardik Pandya: Who has a better IPL captaincy record?

Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya have carved distinct captaincy legacies in the IPL, each leading franchises to titles while navigating varying degrees of success. Iyer’s record spans 101 matches across Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Punjab Kings, with a 55.81% win rate (55 wins, 41 losses) and a single championship—his 2024 triumph with Kolkata Knight Riders.

Pandya, meanwhile, has captained 70 games for Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, posting a 52.85% win rate (37 wins, 33 losses) and one title, guiding the Titans to their maiden IPL victory in 2022. Both captains have reached the final twice, though their post-title campaigns reveal contrasting struggles: Pandya’s Mumbai Indians finished ninth in 2026 after a dismal 4-10 start, while Iyer’s Punjab Kings missed the playoffs in 2026 despite a strong early run (6-1).

Iyer’s most dominant stretch came in 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he led 17 matches with a 58.62% win rate, securing the franchise’s third title.

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