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Jul 8, 2024

Captains with better win record than MS Dhoni in ICC matches

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Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting, one of the most successful captains in cricket history, led Australia in 324 matches, achieving an impressive 220 wins and a remarkable win percentage of 67.9%.

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Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith, the former South African captain, led his team in 286 matches, achieving 163 wins and a respectable 56.99% win percentage.

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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, led Team India in 213 matches, achieving an impressive 135 wins and a remarkable 64.31% win percentage. His leadership was marked by aggressive and dominant performances, making him one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history.

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Eoin Morgan

Eoin Morgan, the former English captain, led England in 198 matches, securing 118 wins and a respectable 60.6% win percentage. His leadership played a significant role in England's transformation into a formidable white-ball team, culminating in their ICC World Cup victory in 2019.

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Hansie Cronje

Hansie Cronje, the former South African captain, led his team in 191 matches, achieving an impressive 126 wins and a remarkable 65.96% win percentage. His leadership and strategic acumen made him one of the most successful captains in South African cricket history, despite his career being cut short due to a controversial ban.

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Mahela Jayawardena

Mahela Jayawardene, the former Sri Lankan captain, led his team in 186 matches, securing 101 wins and a respectable 54.3% win percentage. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen and captains in Sri Lankan cricket history, known for his elegant batting style and astute leadership.

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Steve Waugh

Steve Waugh, the former Australian captain, led his team in 163 matches, securing 108 wins and a remarkable 66.25% win percentage. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket history, known for his aggressive and strategic leadership style.

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Clive Llyod

Clive Lloyd, the former West Indies captain, led his team in 158 matches, achieving an impressive 100 wins and a remarkable 63.29% win percentage. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket history, leading the West Indies to dominance in the 1970s and 1980s, including two World Cup titles.

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Viv Richards

Vivian Richards, the former West Indies captain, led his team in 155 matches, securing 94 wins and a respectable 60.64% win percentage. As a batsman, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, known for his aggressive and dominant style. As a captain, he continued the West Indies' legacy of success, leading the team with his trademark confidence and flair.

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