India’s current ODI captain, KL Rahul, achieved a significant milestone by securing his 10th consecutive victory in international cricket after India’s dominant eight-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on December 17.
Rahul’s remarkable feat places him alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the elite list of Indian captains with extended winning streaks.
The match showcased India’s commanding performance, with a notable bowling display led by Arshdeep Singh’s five-wicket haul and Avesh Khan’s four-wicket contribution, restricting South Africa to a mere 116 runs.
While Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest number of consecutive wins by an Indian captain (19 straight victories between 2019 and 2022), Virat Kohli shares the second spot with 12 consecutive wins. After the triumph against South Africa, Rahul joined this exclusive club as the third Indian captain to achieve a streak of 10 consecutive match wins.
In the pursuit of South Africa’s modest target, Indian batsmen, notably Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer, showcased an effortless display, guiding the team to victory.
This win in the first ODI served as redemption for KL Rahul, particularly given the context of his previous captaincy in a 50-over series in South Africa, which resulted in a 3-0 series loss.
Most Consecutive Wins by Indian Captain in Intl cricket
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19 matches – Rohit Sharma (2019/22)
12 matches – Rohit Sharma (2018)
12 matches – Virat Kohli (2017)
10 matches – Rohit Sharma (2023)
10 matches – KL RAHUL (2022/23)*
9 matches – MS Dhoni (2013)#INDvsSA
