Oldest captains in IPL history

Faf du Plessis led Delhi Capitals in their 13th league match of IPL 2025 on Wednesday, May 21,  against Mumbai Indians

At 40 years and 312 days on May 21, Faf du Plessis becomes the oldest player to captain Delhi Capitals in IPL history

Indiatoday.in takes a look at the 5 oldest captains in the history of the Indian Premier League

MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings at the age of 43 years and 317 days, making him the oldest captain in IPL history

MS DHONI

Shane Warne, the legendary Australian spinner, captained Rajasthan Royals at 41 years and 249 days, famously leading them to the inaugural IPL title in 2008

SHANE WARNE 

Adam Gilchrist, another Australian great, captained Punjab Kings at 41 years and 185 days

ADAM GILCHRIST

Faf du Plessis captained Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians at 40 years and 312 days

FAF DU PLESSIS

Former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid last led Rajasthan Royals at the age of 40 years and 133 days

RAHUL DRAVID