Despite the Indian Premier League(IPL) mostly being held in subcontinent conditions, in the last 13 seasons(2008-2020), the teams have opted for foreign players to lead their sides. Some of them have been successful while some couldn't make much difference. 

Here's the list of all foreign captains in the history of IPL: 

1. Adam Gilchrist: Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab - 74 Matches 
2. David Warner: Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad - 65*
3. Shane Warne: Rajasthan Royals - 55 
4. Kumar Sangakkara: Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad - 47 
5. Steve Smith: Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant - 43
6. George Bailey: Kings XI Punjab - 30 
7. Mahela Jayawardene: Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Kochi Tuskers Kerala - 30 
8. Kane Williamson: Sunrisers Hyderabad - 26
9. Shane Watson: Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore - 24
10. Daniel Vettori: Royal Challengers Bangalore - 22
11. Kevin Pietersen: Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore - 17
12. JP Duminy: Delhi Daredevils - 16
13. Brendon McCullum: Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders - 14
14. Glenn Maxwell: Kings XI Punjab - 14
15. David Hussey: Kings XI Punjab - 12
16. Cameroon White: Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad - 12
17. Aaron Finch: Pune Warriors - 10
18. Eoin Morgan: Kolkata Knight Riders - 9*
19. David Miller: Kings XI Punjab - 6
20. Ricky Ponting: Mumbai Indians - 6
21. Angelo Mathews: Pune Warriors - 5
22. Kieron Pollard: Mumbai Indians - 5
23. Shaun Pollock: Mumbai Indians - 4
24. Darren Sammy: Sunrisers Hyderabad - 4
25. James Hopes: Delhi Daredevils - 3