Aug 16, 2023
Ricky Ponting is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricket captains and players of all time. He led the Australian cricket team to two ODI World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007.
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As a skipper, Ponting scored a total of 1160 runs in ODI World Cup matches at an average of 52.72 with 5 fifties and 4 hundreds.
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Stephen Fleming was a long-serving captain of the New Zealand cricket team. He captained his side in several World Cups and was known for his tactical acumen.
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Fleming scored a total of 882 runs in ODI World Cup matches while leading the team at an average of 36.75 with 4 fifties and a couple of centuries.
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The former Indian stalwart, Mohammad Azharuddin is third on this list.
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He captained India in 3 World Cups and scored 636 runs in 23 matches at an average of 35.33, including 6 half-centuries.
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The former Protea skipper, Graeme Smith is listed 4th here. He led South Africa in two World Cups (2007 and 2011).
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He scored 626 runs in 17 matches at an average of 39.12, including 5-half-centuries.
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Former Pakistani skipper, Imran Khan led Pakistan to their first and till date only ODI World Cup triumph in 1992.
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Khan, as captain, scored 615 runs in 22 matches at an average of 38.43 with 4 half-centuries and a century.
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