Jitesh Sharma is known for his aggressive batting style and sharp wicketkeeping. In recent seasons, he has also started taking up leadership roles in domestic and franchise cricket. Let’s take a look at his captaincy record in IPL, T20Is, and ODIs, along with how he performed as a leader for different teams and against different opponents.
Jitesh Sharma Captaincy Records Overview
| Format | Total Matches | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.33% |
| T20I | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| ODI | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Jitesh Sharma’s IPL Captaincy Record
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.00% |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.33% |
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Jitesh Sharma captained PBKS in one match during the 2024 IPL season.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): In the 2025 IPL season, Jitesh Sharma served as the stand-in captain for RCB in two matches, including a notable performance against Lucknow Super Giants where he scored an unbeaten 85 runs off 33 balls, leading RCB to a six-wicket victory.
Therefore, the accurate record reflects that Jitesh Sharma has captained in 3 IPL matches, securing 1 win and facing 2 losses, resulting in a win percentage of 33.33%.
Career Summary as Captain – By Team
| Team | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Bat Avg | 100s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 1 | 32 | 32* | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RCB | 2 | 109 | 85* | 109.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vidarbha | 6 | 135 | 38 | 33.75 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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Captaincy Performance – By Opponent
| Opponent | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Bat Avg | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assam | 1 | 10 | 10* | – | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | 29 | 29 | 29.00 | 2 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 38 | 38 | 38.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 1 | 85 | 85* | – | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 1 | 27 | 27* | – | 1 | 0 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 20 | 20 | 20.00 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 56 | 32* | 56.00 | 0 | 0 |
T20I and ODI Captaincy
As of May 2025, Jitesh Sharma has not yet captained India in T20 Internationals or ODIs.
However, with his leadership experience growing in IPL and domestic cricket, fans may soon see him in charge at the international level.
Jitesh Sharma may have started his captaincy journey recently, but he has already shown promise with big performances under pressure. His calm approach, aggressive hitting, and natural leadership skills make him a player to watch for future captaincy roles in Team India.
