Australian Test Cricket Captains

[Bob Neil]

Based on the latest available data as of December 31, 2024, here is a list of the top ten Australian Test cricket captains by the number of matches led, along with their win percentages:


1. Allan Border (1984–1994): 93 matches, 32 wins, 34.4% win percentage.


2. Ricky Ponting (2004–2010): 77 matches, 48 wins, 62.3% win percentage.


3. Steve Waugh (1999–2004): 57 matches, 41 wins, 71.9% win percentage.


4. Mark Taylor (1994–1999): 50 matches, 26 wins, 52.0% win percentage.


5. Michael Clarke (2011–2015): 47 matches, 24 wins, 51.1% win percentage.


6. Greg Chappell (1975–1983): 48 matches, 21 wins, 43.8% win percentage.


7. Bob Simpson (1963–1968): 39 matches, 12 wins, 30.8% win percentage.

8. Pat Cummins (2021–Present): 32 matches, 19 wins, 59.4% win percentage.

9. Steve Smith (2014–2018, 2023–2024): 34 Matches, 20 Wins, 58.82% Win percentage

10. Ian Chappell (1971–1975): 30 matches, 15 wins, 50.0% win percentage.

 

[samFFC]

Cummins pushing towards Ponting given their relative eras and teams is very impressive.