IPL is considered the grandest T20 competition in the world because the best batters and bowlers of the world participate in this competition. Over the years, the Indian Premier League has produced some incredible encounters. Due to that reason, many fans call it the ‘Incredible’ Premier League of the world as well.
In the last few days only, fans would have noticed that anything can happen in the Indian Premier League match. A one-sided match can become a thriller out of nowhere. Chasing 200+ is a big thing in T20 cricket, but it has happened multiple times in the history of the Indian Premier League.
A few captains have been on the receiving end of some 200+ chases multiple times as well. In this listicle now, we will look at the top three captains who have lost the most matches while defending 200+ targets in the IPL history.
1. Faf du Plessis lost 2 IPL matches while defending 200+ in IPL
Faf du Plessis is one of the best performers in the Indian Premier League history. He became the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022, and on his debut only, PBKS chased a 200+ target against RCB. Last night against LSG was the second instances when Faf’s team lost while defending 200+.
2. MS Dhoni lost 2 IPL matches while defending 200+ in IPL
One of the best captains in the league’s history, MS Dhoni also features on this list. The four-time champion captain lost a match against the Punjab Kings in 2014 because of Glenn Maxwell’s brilliance, and one against MI in 2021 due to Kieron Pollard’s knock.
3. Virat Kohli
Captains to lose most matches, while Defending 200+ in IPL
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2 times – Duplessis*
2 times – Dhoni
2 times – Kohli#IPL2023
Virat Kohli had been on the receiving end of a defeat after his team scored 200+ in two matches as well. It happened CSK in 2018. Next year, KKR chased 200+ against Kohli’s RCB.
