IPL 2024:Top 5 most successful captain-player combinations in IPL history
#1. Rohit Sharma and Lasith Malinga (MI) Rohit Sharma and Lasith Malinga form a formidable captain-player duo for the Mumbai Indians. Under Rohit’s leadership, Malinga has emerged as a phenomenal wicket-taker, amassing […]
#1. Rohit Sharma and Lasith Malinga (MI)

Rohit Sharma and Lasith Malinga form a formidable captain-player duo for the Mumbai Indians. Under Rohit’s leadership, Malinga has emerged as a phenomenal wicket-taker, amassing more than 120 wickets. Their synergy reached its peak in the IPL 2019 final, where Malinga played a pivotal role in defending a minimal total against CSK.
With precision in the final over, Malinga ensured a thrilling victory for the Mumbai Indians by just one run. This duo’s strategic understanding and on-field execution have been key factors in the Mumbai Indians’ consistent success in the IPL.