Leading from the front: Behold, the IPL 2021 captains

From being top cricketers to becoming great skippers, the Indian Premier League captains have come a long way. Ahead of the 2021 IPL, we profile the eight captains at the Indian Premier League season this year. These men will be leading their teams from the front.

Updated On: 2021-04-08 11:25 AM IST

Virat, Rohit, Dhoni and Warner. Pictures/ AFP

MS Dhoni - Chennai Super Kings

Matches - 204. Runs - 4,632. Highest - 84*. Average- 40.99. Strike rate - 136.75.  Hundreds - 0. Fifties - 23.

Virat Kohli - Royal Challengers Bangalore

Matches - 192. Runs - 5,878. Highest - 113. Average - 38.16. Strike rate - 130.73. Hundreds - 5. Fifties - 39

Rohit Sharma - Mumbai Indians

Matches - 200. Runs - 5,230. Highest - 109*. Average- 31.31. Strike rate - 130.61.  Hundreds - 1. Fifties - 39.

David Warner - Sunrisers Hyderabad

Matches - 142. Runs - 5,254. Highest - 126. Average- 42.71. Strike rate - 141.54.  Hundreds - 4. Fifties - 48.

Eoin Morgan - Kolkata Knight Riders

Matches - 66. Runs - 1272. Highest - 68*. Average- 25.44. Strike rate - 126.31.  Hundreds - 0. Fifties - 5.

Rishabh Pant - Delhi Capitals

Matches - 68. Runs - 2079, Highest - 128. Average- 35.23. Strike rate - 151.97.  Hundreds - 1. Fifties - 12.

KL Rahul - Punjab Kings

Matches - 81. Runs - 2,647 runs. Highest - 132*. Average- 44.86. Strike rate - 135.81.  Hundreds - 2. Fifties - 21.

Sanju Samson - Rajasthan Royals

Matches - 107. Runs - 2584. Highest - 102*. Average- 27.78. Strike rate - 133.74.  Hundreds - 2. Fifties - 13.

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