Suryakumar Yadav Makes History: Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record to Become World’s Most Successful T20 Captain
New Delhi, February 19, 2026
India’s star batter Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in T20I history, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s win percentage to claim world’s top T20 captaincy record. India’s 17-run Group A triumph over Netherlands propelled them to Super 8s unbeaten.
India posted 193/6; Netherlands managed 176/7. Shivam Dube starred with explosive 50 & 2 wickets. India extends 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak from 2022 semis.
| Captain | Matches | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 47 | 38 | 80.85% |
| Rohit Sharma | 62 | 50 | 80.65% |
| Virat Kohli | – | – | 64% |
| MS Dhoni | – | – | 58.33% |
Suryakumar’s 4 straight wins showcase tactical brilliance. Fans expect title defense continuation.