International Cricket: These players have captained the most number of matches, know the statistics

Updated: 15-01-2026, 02.06 AM

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It is not easy to serve as captain in international cricket, because it involves taking decisions on the field and managing the team for a long time. There have been some legendary players who have led their team for years and captained them in the maximum number of international matches. His experience, patience and strategic understanding became the hallmark of the team. In such a situation, let us look at the players who have captained in the most number of matches in international cricket.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (332)

In the first place in this list is the former captain of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He captained for the first time in the year 2007. He was last seen as captain in 2018. Dhoni captained in 332 international matches. During this period, the Indian team had won 178 matches. He had to face defeat in 120 matches. 6 matches were tied and 15 matches ended in a draw.

Ricky Ponting (324)

At second place is former great captain of Australia cricket team, Ricky Ponting. He captained the Kangaroo team for the first time in the year 2002. He was last seen as captain in 2012. He captained Australia in 324 international matches. The team won 220 matches and had to face defeat in only 77 matches. 2 matches were tied and 13 matches ended in draw.

Stephen Fleming (303)

Former New Zealand cricket team captain Stephen Fleming is at third place in this list. He captained the Kiwi team for the first time in 1997. He was last seen captaining in international cricket in 2007. Fleming captained in 303 matches and his team won 128 matches. He had to face defeat in 135 matches. 2 matches were tied and 25 matches ended in draws.

Graeme Smith (286)

Former South African cricket team captain Graeme Smith is at fourth place in this list. He captained the team for the first time in international cricket in 2003. He was last seen captaining in 2014. Smith captained in 286 international matches. The team had won 163 matches. He had to face defeat in 89 matches. 1 match was tied. 27 matches ended in draws.