IPL 2026 Captain Report Card: Rajat Patidar Shines, Hardik Pandya Struggles
Ishan Kishan 8.5/10, Hardik Pandya 2: Report Card Of All Captains In IPL 2026
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The IPL 2026 season saw Rajat Patidar leading the Chennai Super Kings to a second consecutive title. While some captains excelled, including Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, others like Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant struggled significantly, leading to disappointing finishes for their teams.
- 01Rajat Patidar received a perfect score of 10/10 for leading his team to back-to-back titles, scoring 501 runs with a strike rate of 192.69.
- 02Shubman Gill earned 9/10 for his outstanding performance, scoring 732 runs and guiding Gujarat Titans to the finals.
- 03Ishan Kishan scored 8.5/10, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to four wins in seven matches while transitioning the team to younger players.
- 04Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant both received low scores of 2/10, with their teams finishing in the bottom ranks despite having strong rosters.
- 05Shreyas Iyer and Riyan Parag had mixed seasons, with Iyer achieving a strong start but faltering later, while Parag's leadership brought the Rajasthan Royals close to the final despite his poor individual performance.
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Rajat Patidar's leadership in IPL 2026 secured him a perfect score of 10/10 as he led the Chennai Super Kings to their second consecutive title. His performance included 501 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 192.69. Shubman Gill followed closely with 9/10, showcasing his skills with 732 runs and guiding the Gujarat Titans to the finals. Ishan Kishan received 8.5/10 for his effective captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning four out of seven matches while transitioning the team to a younger squad. In stark contrast, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant both struggled, receiving low scores of 2/10 as their teams finished in the bottom half of the standings. Other captains like Shreyas Iyer and Riyan Parag had mixed results, with Iyer starting strong but ultimately falling short, while Parag's leadership brought the Rajasthan Royals close to the finals despite his own lackluster performance.
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