5 captains of ODI… who have the record of captaincy in most number of matches, top 3 captains scored 'double century'

New Delhi. On the cricket field, a captain not only leads the team, but he also carries the burden of crores of expectations on his shoulders. When we look back at the history of ODI cricket, some names come to the fore who not only won matches with their captaincy, but also changed the style of playing cricket. Recently released figures have once again sparked debate as to who is the 'greatest captain of all time'. Be it the aggression of Ricky Ponting, the cleverness of Stephen Fleming or the 'Captain Cool' image of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the legacy of these greats is still intact in the mirror of statistics.

Even today the name of Australia's Ricky Ponting is shining at the pinnacle of ODI captaincy. Between 2002 and 2012, Ponting captained in 230 matches, out of which he won a record 165 matches. His win percentage was 71.73 percent, which is a dream for any captain. Australia lost only 51 matches under Ponting's captaincy. During his era, the Kangaroo team had become such an 'invincible machine', which seemed impossible to defeat. His 'tied' record of 2.17 percent shows his finishing skills to end matches.

Fleming is second in this list
New Zealand's Stephen Fleming is at second place in this list. In the long journey from 1997 to 2007, he commanded the team in 218 matches. Although his win percentage was 44.95 percent (98 wins), the limited resources with which he pitted the team against the big powers of world cricket is praiseworthy. Fleming was famous for his strategic understanding and his fielding in the slips. He certainly has 106 defeats in his account, but it was he who laid the foundation of Kiwi cricket.

Dhoni is at number three with 200 matches.
India's most successful captain MS Dhoni is at third place in this list with 200 matches. Between 2007 and 2018, 'Mahi' gave Indian cricket a height whose imagination had become blurred after 1983. Dhoni won 110 matches and his winning percentage was 55 percent. Interestingly, India lost only 74 matches under the leadership of Dhoni. His calmness in moments of pressure and tie record of 0.5 percent (5 matches) is a testimony to his strategy of taking the match till the last ball. Dhoni is the only captain in this list who has won all three ICC white ball trophies.

Arjuna Ranatunga captained Sri Lanka in 193 matches
Arjun Ranatunga, who gave recognition to Sri Lankan cricket on the world stage, led the team in 193 matches. Between 1988 and 1999 he registered 89 wins. With a winning percentage of 46.11 percent, Ranatunga had created history by making Sri Lanka the world champion in 1996. His captaincy period was the golden era for Sri Lanka, where he challenged captains like Ponting and Border.

Allan Border's winning percentage was 60.11
Before Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, who taught Australia to win, captained in 178 matches. Between 1985 and 1994, they won 107 matches, an impressive win percentage of 60.11 percent. During the Border era, Australia regained its lost credibility and ushered in a new era by winning the 1987 World Cup.

If we look at the win-loss ratio, Ricky Ponting is in the lead with 3.23. Whereas MS Dhoni appears to be the second most effective captain with 1.48. The secret of Ponting's success was his aggressive batting and fearsome bowling attack, whereas Dhoni's success was based on his 'game awareness' and clever use of spinners.