Rohit Sharma - Most Man of the Match Awards as Captain

Lore & Background

Rohit Sharma was appointed captain of Mumbai Indians mid-season in 2013, leading the team to its first IPL title that year. Under his captaincy, Mumbai Indians won IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, making him the captain of a team that won five IPL championships.

In Their Own Story

The stadium lights hummed over Wankhede as the required run rate climbed. Rohit walked out, helmet under arm, eyes fixed on the bowler's run-up. He didn't need to shout; his presence was enough. A cover drive later, and the crowd roared. As the final ball was bowled, the trophy gleamed in the background, but for this moment, it was about the applause of a city that knew its captain had delivered again.

Reader's Guide

Rohit Sharma is not the only captain to win five IPL championships; MS Dhoni also won five IPL titles as captain of Chennai Super Kings.

Did You Know?

• Rohit Sharma was named captain of Mumbai Indians mid-season in 2013 after Ricky Ponting stepped down.
• Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, Mumbai Indians won their first IPL title in 2013 by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs.
• Rohit Sharma is the leading run scorer for Mumbai Indians.
• Mumbai Indians became the first team to win five IPL titles under Rohit Sharma's captaincy in 2020.