Win or loss is always a part of any game. A sport always has 2 sides, one is a win and another one is a loss. Those teams who play well and smart are always seen on the winning side. Every player is behind the success of every team. But for arranging that player, and winning strategies, it needs a smart mind. A smart and calm mind can handle all the pressure of every game. These all pressure-handling, calmness, experience, and skills make a captain better. Captaincy skills are so important for good results. The best captain can do the best arrangements on the field. The best leader can lead a team most successfully. Today we also going to talk about those successful captains who won the greatest number of matches.
1. GC Smith (53 victories)
Graeme Craig Smith was a former South African captain who led his team in all formats. His active mindset and involvement with the game always made his presence special. He led his team in 109 matches from 2003 to 2014. His captaincy era was such a great period for the South African team. He gifted 53 victories to his team. His win percentage was 48.62% across all the formats. He was a great leader for his team to date.
2. RT Ponting (48 victories)
Ricky Thomas Ponting was a legendary Australian skipper who always gave his best on the field. His skilled batting was always a topic of discussion for opponents. He was not special just because of his batting, his strategies were also great. His plans, ideas, arrangement of field, etc. always worked for his team. He was an advanced captain with thundering planning skills. He led his team in 77 games and won 48 times with a 34.4%-win percentage. He was a blessing to Australia.
3. SR Waugh (41 times)
Stephen Roger Waugh was a former Australian captain who always saved his team in tough times. His leadership skills were as good as his sportsman skills. He gifted 41 victories to his team in just 57 games. His outstanding captaincy was always counted as a strong zone for the Australian team. His win percentage was 71.92% and cleared all doubts raised about his captaincy skills.
4. Virat Kohli (40 times)
Virat Kohli is a popular batsman for his batting and captaincy. His career stats always proves why he is special. His aggression always made problems for opponents. His attacking captaincy skills were always India's strong zone. He proved his leadership skills by winning 40 times as a captain. He played 68 matches as a captain and did a great job always.
5. CH Lloyd (36 times)
Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd is a respectful name which is written in golden letter in cricket history. His solid batting always disrespected every special delivery by any bowler. His captaincy was just amazing as his stats. He made his team won for 36 times in just 74 matches with an efficient piece of work.
6. AR Border (32 times)
A legend Australian captain with an amazing style on the field. Alan Robert Border was a complete package of skills and style. His bat always replied to his haters in a great way. He was also a proficient captain with a neutral mindset. He stood on the winning side 32 times with his team in his captaincy. He led his team in 93 matches and made his name on this list.
7. SP Fleming (28 times)
Stephen Paul Fleming was a Kiwi batter. He always increased problems for bowlers. He built his stat in such a massive way. He was also a good captain who led his team in 80 matches and made them won for 28 times. Fleming was a fear for most of the bowlers in his era. His leadership skills were as amazing as his stats.
8. IVA Richards (27 times)
Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards was a smashing West Indian batter who always gave his best on the field. His shot's perfection, intelligence, and technique always impressed his fans. His captaincy era brings 27 victories for the West Indian team in 50 matches. He was a bold captain who always delivered his best for his team in any condition.
9. WJ Cronje (27 times)
Former South African captain Wessel Johannes "Hansie" Cronje was a solid player with all types of skills. He got admired so many times for his great presence of mind. His batting skills and captaincy were a great combination for making his team on a winning side. He won 27 matches as a captain for his team. He was just a terrific all-rounder who always gave his best on the field.
10. MS Dhoni (27 times)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was a former captain and finisher of the Indian cricket team. He made his country proud with his outstanding captaincy. His calm mindset, sharp planning skills, and efficient batting skills always made his team in a strong zone. His plans from behind the stums were just amazing. He gifted 27 victories to India in 60 matches played as a captain. He is such a legend with almost no haters.
