At a dramatic turn of events that reflect the unexpected nature of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mahindra Singh DeniThe former iconic Indian leader, once again, took matters in Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he simultaneously dug his name in the championship history books. He entered the stadium to toss against Colkkata Knight Ryds (KKR) at the Chaidambar Stadium in Chennai on Friday (April 11, 2025), and Deni – in 43 years and 278 days – became the largest player to lead the IPL team.
This unexpected return to the leadership came after the appointed CSK commander Ruturaj Gaikwad Unfortunately, it was excluded during the rest of the IPL 2025 season due to the fracture of the elbow, which lasted earlier in the tournament. While fans celebrated the “Thala” on his head, this occasion was also an important statistical milestone, highlighting the amazing length of Dhoni's life and its permanent presence in the world of high concession cricket in T20.
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Dhoni recorded the last of its previous standard. It became the oldest captain during the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Joghrat (GT), which led to CSK to the fifth equal title at the age of 41 and 326 days. After abandoning the captain to Gaikwad before the 2024 season, the fate and circumstances returned to the CSK forces, albeit during a difficult stage of the privilege, which fought for the shape this season. However, his return began to observe a sour, as CSK surrendered to a severe defeat against KKR in a Friday meeting.
While Dhoni is now sitting at the top of the older IPL list, it leads a distinguished group of chick legends that challenge age to lead their privileges in the depth of their career.
Let's take a look at the best 5 points in the history of IPL:
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The man himself. Deni's return in 2025, which required Jacoa's injury, saw him by gaining his own record two years ago. It was the most successful master's and captain in the history of the iPL (in conjunction with Rohit Sharma with five titles), and the calm DHONI behavior and the smart cricket brain, was synonymous with the success of the consistent CSK over the years. His leadership, even in difficult times like the current season, is still a vital origin of the China -based privilege.
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before Match 25 of IPL 2025This was a permanent record. DHONI achieved this teacher while he was leading CSK in the IPL 2023 final. In an exciting match against Gujabra, Donni organized his resources with experience, and finally headed CSK to the Fifth Championship Cup, which enhances his legacy as one of the greatest leaders of the game.
3. Shin Warren (RR) – 41 years old 249 days (opposite Mi, 20 May 2011)
The legendary Australian Shin Warren, Shin Warren, was the original charisma leader of the IPL. A team of percepses, Rajistan Royals (RR), was located to the victory of fictional stories in the 2008 opening season. Warren continued to lead the RR with taste and tactical acumen until 2011. He faced his final match as a leader against Mumbai Indians (MI), which made him the oldest leader at that point, a record number for nearly 12 years until he crossed Dhoni. Warren's effect is the basis for the RR identity.
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Another Australian legend, Adam Gilkerist, known for the ingenuity of explosive multiplication and the ingenuity of Wikiti, is also distinguished in this list. After driving the Decan charger to the IPL title in 2009, Gilchrist transferred the eleventh kings of Punjab (now the Punjab Kings) from 2011 to 2013. Its final mission against the Indians in Mumbai in 2013, where it briefly detained discrimination from being one of the oldest captain in the League, which led to the establishment of international stars that brought the leadership in the IPL.
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“The Wall”, Rahul Drafid, known for his classic technique and his fixed mood, seized Rajistan's cloak Royal after Shin Warren. In 2012 and 2013, the Dravid team leads its distinctive calmness and strategic thinking to this role. RR led to the qualifiers and the Champions League final T20 in 2013. His last match was as a captain of the IPL 2013 qualifying index, as well as against Mumbai's Indians, shortly after the appointment of Gilkerst. Dravid, who is now the main coach of RR in the IPL 2025, continues his association with the league, as he directed the next generation.