Test cricket, the longest format of the game is still the hardest format where everyone can’t shine bright. It requires patience and determination to succeed in Test cricket.
There have been many great Test teams over the years, which were captained by legendary players. So here we will take a look at the top 5 captains with the most wins in Test cricket.
Top 5 captains with the most wins in Test cricket
Graeme Smith (South Africa) | 53
Test debut: 8 March 2002 v Australia
Last Test: 1 March 2014 v Australia
| Competition | Test |
|---|---|
| Matches | 117 |
| Runs scored | 9,265 |
| Batting average | 48.25 |
| 100s/50s | 27/38 |
| Top score | 277 |
| Balls bowled | 1,418 |
| Wickets | 8 |
| Bowling average | 110.62 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 |
| Best bowling | 2/145 |
| Catches/stumpings | 169/– |
Ricky Ponting (Australia) | 48
Test debut: 8 December 1995 v Sri Lanka
Last Test: 3 December 2012 v South Africa
| Competition | Test |
|---|---|
| Matches | 168 |
| Runs scored | 13,378 |
| Batting average | 51.85 |
| 100s/50s | 41/62 |
| Top score | 257 |
| Balls bowled | 575 |
| Wickets | 5 |
| Bowling average | 54.60 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 |
| Best bowling | 1/0 |
| Catches/stumpings | 195/– |
Steve Waugh (Australia) | 41
Test debut: 26 December 1985 v India
Last Test: 2 January 2004 v India
| Competition | Test |
|---|---|
| Matches | 168 |
| Runs scored | 10,927 |
| Batting average | 51.06 |
| 100s/50s | 32/50 |
| Top score | 200 |
| Balls bowled | 7,805 |
| Wickets | 92 |
| Bowling average | 37.44 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 3 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 |
| Best bowling | 5/28 |
| Catches/stumpings | 112/– |
Virat Kohli (India) | 40
Test debut: 20 June 2011 v West Indies
Last Test: He is still captaining the Indian Test cricket team
| Competition | Test |
|---|---|
| Matches | 98 |
| Runs scored | 7,854 |
| Batting average | 50.34 |
| 100s/50s | 27/27 |
| Top score | 254* |
| Balls bowled | 175 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Bowling average | – |
| 5 wickets in innings | – |
| 10 wickets in match | – |
| Best bowling | – |
| Catches/stumpings | 98/– |
Clive Lloyd (West Indies) | 36
Test debut: 13 December 1966 v India
Last Test: 30 December 1984 v Australia
| Competition | Test |
|---|---|
| Matches | 110 |
| Runs scored | 7,515 |
| Batting average | 46.67 |
| 100s/50s | 19/39 |
| Top score | 242* |
| Balls bowled | 1,716 |
| Wickets | 10 |
| Bowling average | 62.20 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 |
| Best bowling | 2/13 |
| Catches/stumpings | 90/– |
All stats via Wikipedia