Both MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have proved themselves when it comes to captaining a team in big games. Dhoni took India to numerous big victories, such as the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and Champions Trophy. Rohit has also performed well as a captain, winning crucial games and titles. But who is a better captain in ICC tournaments? Is it Dhoni with his composed mind and experience, or Rohit with his intelligent strategies and good team working? Let us compare their captaincy and see. MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the greatest captains to have played for Indian cricket. With three ICC trophies to his name, he is the solitary figure at the pinnacle as the most successful India skipper in ICC Trophies. On the other side is Rohit Sharma. He assumed the role of captain only a few years ago, but it has worked like magic for the team. Under him, India already have the T20 World Cup 2024, and now they are on the verge of grabbing another title as they prepare to face the final showdown of the Champions Trophy 2025. MS Dhoni vs Rohit Sharma Overall Captaincy Record in ICC Tournaments Category Rohit Sharma MS Dhoni Played 29 58 Won 26 40 Lost 3 14 Win Percentage 89.65 68.96 ICC Trophies Won 1 3 Rohit Sharma has led India in 29 matches of the ICC event. In this, he has triumphed in 26 matches and maintains a win ratio of 89.65. MS Dhoni, in comparison, has secured victory in 40 of 58 tournament matches. His success rate is at 68.96. Rohit Sharma has an advantage in this aspect compared to MS Dhoni. But in titles won MS Dhoni is superior to Rohit Sharma. The former Indian captain had three ICC titles, whereas Rohit Sharma has won the T20 World Cup 2024 alone. Also Read | Most Runs for India as Openers in ODI & Champions Trophy History Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni in T20 World Cups Category Rohit Sharma MS Dhoni Tournament Played 2 6 Tournament Won 1 1 Matches Played 14 33 Matches Won 12 20 Matches Lost 2 11 Win Percentage 85.71 60.60 Rohit Sharma has the upper hand over MS Dhoni when it comes to captaincy in T20 World Cups. Rohit has won one in only two tournaments, whereas in six T20 World Cups Dhoni could win just one. In terms of match winning percentage too, Rohit has an advantage over MS Dhoni. Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni in ODI World Cups Category Rohit Sharma MS Dhoni Tournament Played 1 2 Tournament Won 0 1 Matches Played 11 17 Matches Won 10 14 Matches Lost 1 2 Win Percentage 90.90 82.35 Rohit Sharma has captained India in just one ODI World Cup. He led the team to the final but lost the most important game against Australia. MS Dhoni, on the other hand, has captained the Indian team in two ODI World Cups and emerged as the champions in one instance. In win percentage Rohit Sharma is also ahead of MS Dhoni in this regard as well. But MS Dhoni winning the World Cup definitely trumps Sharma. Also Read | The Business of IPL: How Teams and BCCI Make Big Money Conclusion In the event of stats as a captain in ICC tournaments, Rohit Sharma surpasses MS Dhoni in most instances. But the period when MS Dhoni was the captain of India, the other teams' competitiveness are different from when Rohit Sharma is the captain. So, who was tactically a better leader is out of the ambit of this article.