Best T20I Captain in 2025

The best captain in T20Is this year has been without a doubt, Suryakumar Yadav. The Indian captain has led really well and Team India have had a great year in this format. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar, India have achieved an unbeaten 8 bilateral T20I series streak. Notably, India’s recent 3-1 series win against South Africa extended this unbeaten run, marking at least five consecutive T20I bilateral series victories since the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph.

Along with the unbeaten streak in bilateral cricket, India also won Asia Cup T20 2025 under his leadership. India dominated that tournament and also beat Pakistan thrice in the same competition including the Final. Suryakumar’s record as captain includes winning 27 out of 34 T20I matches, which places him among India’s top T20I captains in terms of win percentage, alongside legends like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. India’s unbeaten streak is further emphasized by the fact that the team has never suffered back-to-back losses in T20Is under Suryakumar’s leadership, clearly demonstrating the resilience and fighting spirit he carries in the squad.

Suryakumar Yadav, primarily known for his unorthodox batting style, has only captained India in T20Is and last two years has been successful. After the 2023 World Cup, he led India in a T20I series against Australia, securing a 4-1 victory as a form of revenge for the World Cup loss. Surya permanently took over the T20I captaincy after the 2024 T20 World Cup, as Rohit retired from the format. So far, he has led India in 39 matches and has a great record.

Over the past 12-odd months, Team India gave steamrolled every opponent they faced. They have won the Asia Cup, they beat England, South Africa, Australia in bilateral series and under him India have approached the games with high octane batting and look a formidable unit in this format. So far, India have won 30 matches out of 39 under him, with two ending up in a tie and wins in Super Over. Under Suryakumar, India have lost just six matches. In 2025, India have lost just 3 matches in his captaincy which makes Suryakumar Yadav the best T20I captain of the year.