Most Wins as Captain in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) till 2024-2025

The captain with the most wins in the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)

The following captains not only led their teams through some of the most intense cricket matches but also shaped the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with extraordinary success:

rank	player	team	span	matches	victory	loss	painting	NR	weight/weight	%W	%L	% tied	% painting	%NR
1	MS Dhoni	India	2008-2014	13	8	4	1	0	2	61.53	30.76	0	7.69	0
2	Steve Waugh	Australia	1999-2004	10	5	3	2	0	1.66	50	30	0	20	0
3	Michael Clark	Australia	2011-2014	8	5	3	0	0	1.66	62.5	37.5	0	0	0
4	Virat Kohli	India	2014-2020	10	3	4	3	0	0.75	30	40	0	30	0
5	Sourav Ganguly	India	2001-2004	9	3	3	3	0	1	33.33	33.33	0	33.33	0
6	Steven Smith	Australia	2014-2023	9	3	2	4	0	1.5	33.33	22.22	0	44.44	0
7	Ajinkya Lahani	India	2017-2021	4	3	0	1	0	–	75	0	0	25	0
8	Ricky Ponting	Australia	2004-2010	11	2	6	3	0	0.33	18.18	54.54	0	27.27	0
9	Tim Paine	Australia	2018-2021	8	2	4	2	0	0.5	25	50	0	25	0
10	Rohit Sharma	India	2023-2023	4	2	1	1	0	2	50	25	0	25	0

The most successful captain in the BGT series

1. MS Dhoni (India)

Number of games as captain: 13 | Wins: 8 | Loss: 4 | Draws: 1 | Win rate: 61.53%

MS Dhoni’s tenure as India captain has been one of the most successful in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His calm demeanor and ability to handle pressure helped India achieve several landmark wins, including the series win in Australia in 2012-13. Dhoni’s strategic thinking and leadership skills set him apart and made him one of the most respected captains in cricket.

2. Steve Waugh (Australia)

Number of games as captain: 10 | Wins: 5 | Loss: 3 | Draws: 2 | Win rate: 50%

Steve Waugh captained Australia in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Australia dominated world cricket. Under his leadership, Australia achieved victory in multiple Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches. His resilience, coupled with his keen cricketing acumen, allowed him to lead Australia to a crucial win, cementing his status as one of the series’ supreme leaders.

3. Michael Clark (Australia)

Games as captain: 8 | Wins: 5 | Loss: 3 | Win rate: 62.5%

During his tenure as captain, Michael Clarke was known for his aggressive leadership style and strategic insights that resulted in a crucial victory in the Border-Gavaskar series.

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3. Virat Kohli (India)

Number of games as captain: 10 | Wins: 3 | Loss: 4 | Draws: 3 | Win rate: 30%

Virat Kohli’s aggressive leadership style has had a major impact on Indian Test cricket. Although his record in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was mixed, with three wins and four losses, his impact as captain was undeniable. Under his leadership, India achieved important milestones, including a historic series victory in Australia in 2021.

5. Sourav Ganguly (India)

Number of games as captain: 9 | Wins: 3 | Loss: 3 | Draws: 3 | Win rate: 33.33%

Sourav Ganguly is often credited with changing the face of Indian cricket, injecting aggression and confidence into the team. His leadership led India to several key victories, including a landmark victory in Australia in 2003. Ganguly’s ability to motivate players and fearless captaincy made him one of the key figures in the history of Border-Gavaskar.

Other captains like RT Ponting and Rahul Dravid have lower winning percentages during their captaincy, although the number of games played is a factor in these statistics. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy remains one of the most prestigious and competitive Test series in world cricket.

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