They say a captain is only as good as his team. But in Shreyas Iyer’s case, it’s quite the opposite. This man isn’t just a cricketer—he’s a walking, talking lucky charm.
Let’s rewind to 2020. The Delhi Capitals, known for being perennial underachievers, had never reached an IPL final. Enter Shreyas Iyer as captain—and boom, they made it to their maiden final that very year. Coincidence? Hardly.
Fast forward to 2024. The Kolkata Knight Riders hadn’t lifted a trophy since 2014. In came Iyer, took the leadership reins, and guided them to a glorious title win after a decade-long wait. That’s not just impact—that’s magic.
Now, Punjab Kings fans are placing all their faith in Iyer, hoping he can end their title drought. And honestly, can you blame them? At this point, who wouldn’t believe in the Iyer effect? There’s no one more fitting to lead a team desperate for a change in fortune.
Statistically, he’s elite. Among all IPL captains who’ve led in over 51 matches, Iyer’s win percentage of 58.3% is the best—jointly held with none other than MS Dhoni. Yes, Hardik Pandya also boasts the same figure, but he's done it over just 60 games—26 fewer than Iyer.
It gets better. Iyer is one of only five captains in IPL history to notch up 50 or more wins. And here’s the clincher—he is the only skipper ever to take three different franchises to the IPL final. That’s not just a record, it’s a serious flex.
Now, just one more win. Just one. And Shreyas Iyer will become the first-ever captain to win the IPL with two different teams. That’s history in the making.
One thing’s for sure—if a franchise wants to change its fate, there’s one simple solution: sign Shreyas Iyer. Because when he walks in, trophies have a funny way of following.
