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Aakash Mishra
Posted on 21 Feb, 2023
By Aakash Mishra
On 21 Feb, 2023
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By Aakash Mishra
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ODI World Cup 2023: The Top 5 Players With The Most Matches As Captain In ODI World Cup History

ODI World Cup 2023: The Top 5 Players with the Most Matches as Captain in ODI World Cup History: In the Cricket World Cup history, several players have captained their respective teams in multiple tournament editions. However, only a few players have led their teams in the highest number of matches. Here is a list of the top five players who have captained their teams in the most matches in the ODI World Cup.

ODI World Cup 2023: Players With The Most Games As Captain

Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 29 Matches

Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful captains in the history of the Cricket World Cup, having won the tournament twice as a player and captain. Pointing led Australia in 29 matches in four editions of the World Cup (2003, 2007, 2011, and 2015). Ponting’s leadership and batting prowess were instrumental in Australia’s successful campaigns in 2003 and 2007.

Stephen Fleming (New Zealand) – 27 Matches

Stephen Fleming is the most successful captain in the history of New Zealand cricket. He led his team in three editions of the World Cup (1999, 2003, and 2007) and captained 27 matches in total. Although New Zealand never won the tournament under Fleming’s captaincy, he is credited with transforming the team into a competitive force in international cricket.


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Mohammad Azharuddin (India) – 23 Matches

Azharuddin debuted as a captain in the 1992 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. In the 1996 World Cup, held in the Indian subcontinent, Azharuddin led India to the semifinals, where they lost to Sri Lanka. In the 1999 World Cup in England, India’s performance could have been better as they lost five out of the nine matches played and failed to qualify for the semifinals. Azharuddin’s captaincy was also questioned, and he was later removed from the captaincy after the tournament.

Imran Khan (Pakistan) – 22 Matches

Imran Khan is one of the most successful captains in Pakistan’s cricket history. He led his team to its first-ever ODI World Cup. Imran Khan captained 22 matches in total. Khan’s leadership instils a winning mentality and team culture in the Pakistan cricket team.


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MS Dhoni (India) – 17 Matches

MS Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket history. He led India to win the first T20 World Cup trophy in 2007 and played a vital role in the ODI World Cup 2011. Dhoni captained his team in 17 matches and had a great run as the team Indian captain. 

These five players have captained their teams in the highest number of matches in the ODI World Cup. Each of them has left an indelible mark on the tournament with their leadership skills and cricketing prowess. Their contributions to the sport will always be remembered by cricket fans worldwide.

Image Credit: India Today

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