No Virat Kohli, Rohit At No. 2: This Batter Is Most Successful Captain In Asia Cup History
Moin Khan captained Pakistan during their victorious 2000 Asia Cup campaign. In that edition, he led the team in six matches and won every single one, maintaining an unmatched 100% win record. His flawless leadership run stands out as one of the most dominant in the tournament's history.
Arjuna Ranatunga famously led Sri Lanka to their Asia Cup triumph in 1997. Over the course of his captaincy in the tournament, he guided the team in 13 matches, securing nine victories and suffering four losses. This record translates to a win rate of around 69% for the Sri Lankan legend.
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Mohammed Azharuddin steered India to Asia Cup titles in the 1990–91 and 1995 editions. As captain, he oversaw seven matches, winning five and losing two. His leadership in the competition resulted in a commendable win percentage of approximately 71%, underlining his successful tenure in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma captained India to Asia Cup glory in 2018 and again in 2023. Out of the 11 matches he has led, India emerged victorious in nine, losing only twice. This remarkable run gives Rohit an impressive win rate of roughly 82% in the prestigious continental tournament.
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MS Dhoni is the only skipper to clinch two Asia Cup crowns — the 2010 ODI edition and the 2016 T20I version. Across 14 matches under his leadership, India secured nine victories, endured four defeats, and had one no result, giving him an overall winning percentage of 64%.
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