MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli or Shahid Afridi: Which captain has the edge in India vs Pakistan match in T20 history?

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shahid Afridi have all led their sides in iconic India vs Pakistan T20 battles. Dhoni boasts the best record. But who truly holds the edge?

New Delhi: The highly anticipated India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 will be played on September 14. As always, this clash between the two cricketing giants promises to be an exciting affair for cricket fans. Let’s take a look at the captains who have led their respective teams in India-Pakistan T20 matches.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s brilliance

Mahendra Singh Dhoni captained India in 8 T20 matches against Pakistan between 2007 and 2016. India won 6 of these matches, lost 1, and 1 ended in a tie. A 75% win record makes Dhoni’s captaincy stand out in this rivalry.

Rohit Sharma’s record

Rohit Sharma led India in 4 matches against Pakistan between 2022 and 2024. India won 3 of these matches and lost only 1. His win percentage also stands at 75%.

Virat Kohli’s aggressive captaincy

Virat Kohli captained India in only one T20 match against Pakistan in 2021, which they lost. Despite this, his aggressive captaincy style has always been a topic of discussion.

A glimpse at Pakistan’s captains

Shoaib Malik captained Pakistan in 2 matches in 2007, winning none but securing one tie. Shahid Afridi captained Pakistan in 2 matches in 2016, both of which they lost. Mohammad Hafeez led Pakistan in 4 matches between 2012 and 2014, winning 1 and losing 3. Babar Azam has been the recent captain of Pakistan, leading the team in 5 matches between 2021 and 2024, winning 2 and losing 3.

Story Highlights

1. The India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 will be played on September 14.
2. Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have a 75% win percentage.
3. Virat Kohli captained the team only once, but they lost.
4. Babar Azam recently led Pakistan, winning 2 out of 5 matches.