IPL Captains Shine On Debut With Big Scores

Several players have shone while leading for the first time. Sanju Samson holds the record with 119 runs. In 2026, Ishan Kishan joined this elite list, scoring a brilliant 80 for SRH against RCB. Other top debut performers include Mayank Agarwal (99*), Shreyas Iyer (93*), Faf du Plessis (88), and Kieron Pollard (83).