With the stage set for the semifinals of the ODI World Cup 2023, fans might be wondering: How many captains have won the ODI World Cup? In the past 12 editions of the mega event, only 10 captains have been fortunate enough to lift the silverware. All of these skippers have cemented their place in cricket history. So, with the final schedule to be played on November 19, let’s check the list of captains to win the ODI World Cup.
| Edition | Captain | Team |
| 1975 | Clive Lloyd | West Indies |
| 1979 | Clive Lloyd | West Indies |
| 1983 | Kapil Dev | India |
| 1987 | Alan Border | Australia |
| 1992 | Imran Khan | Pakistan |
| 1996 | Arjuna Ranatunga | Sri Lanka |
| 1999 | Steve Waugh | Australia |
| 2003 | Ricky Ponting | Australia |
| 2007 | Ricky Ponting | Australia |
| 2011 | MS Dhoni | India |
| 2015 | Michael Clarke | Australia |
| 2019 | Eoin Morgan | England |
Captains to win the ODI World Cup
- Clive Llyod: The winner of the first two Cups, Llyod is regarded as the best West Indies skipper. The southpaw led his side to three consecutive World Cup finals.
- Kapil Dev: India’s finest all-rounder produced one of the most unprecedented runs in sports after claiming the 1983 World Cup after India failed to secure a win in the last two editions of the tournament.
- Alan Border: the man who started the golden era of Australian cricket, is the most influential Aussie skipper of all time. It was his success that paved the way for Ponting, Waugh, and Clarke, making Australia the best World Cup team.
- Imran Khan: The most important figure in Pakistani cricket, his lifting the Cup in 1992 and nurturing future greats like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Inzamam-ul-Haq helped the Men in Green even after he retired.
- Arjuna Ranatunga: On par with India when it comes to the most shocking World Cup title run, Sri Lanka under Ranatunga was not considered a contender. However, the island nation shocked everyone as they went on to beat India and Australia to lift the trophy.
- Steve Waugh: Picking up where Border left off, Waugh managed to clinch the 1999 World Cup. He started the most dominant period of Australian cricket.
- Ricky Ponting: The two-time champion is the most successful skipper in history. The Australian skipper has a 26-2 win/loss record in the event. He managed to remain undefeated in the 2003 and 2007 World Cups.
- MS Dhoni: One of the most successful captains in cricket, helped India secure their second title. Leading from the front, his innings saw him receive the man of the match award in the final. The wicketkeeper helped Sachin Tendulkar win the World Cup on his sixth try.
- Michael Clarke: Continuing the home team winning the Cup trend, Clarke lifted the title on home soil and retired soon after.
- Eoin Morgan:The Irishman led the white-ball revolution in England and worldwide. With his aggressive approach, he changed the landscape of one-day cricket. Morgan continued the trend of the home team winning the title.
Who is the most successful captain in ODI World Cup?
Ricky Ponting is the most successful skipper in the event, with a win percentage of 89.65.
Which team has won the most ODI World Cups?
Australia is the most successful team in the event, having won 5 titles.
Which captain has won the most ODI World Cups?
Ricky Ponting and Clive Llyod are the most successful captains in the tournament’s history. They have two titles each.
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