Check Out the Current Top 10 Best Captain in the World

Cricket has undergone significant changes from its traditional ways. The role of a captain is also one of those aspects of the game that had to change according to the generation of the game. It’s no longer just about deciding field placements or winning the toss. 

Over the years, we’ve seen great leaders like Sir Clive Lloyd, who turned the West Indies into a dominant force, and MS Dhoni, whose calm approach and match-winning performances led India to major success. Along with them, Ricky Ponting is someone who showed the world what leading from the front with an aggressive approach actually means.

In the sections ahead, we’ll break down the top 10 captains of 2025, ranking them based on leadership impact, success on the big stage, and how well they’ve handled the demands of modern cricket.

Who is the Best Captain in the World?

In this article, we will provide a brief idea about the best captain in the world based on their records and impact on the game. At the top is Australia’s Pat Cummins, who has led his side to two major ICC titles, the World Test Championship and the 2023 ODI World Cup, while maintaining a strong win percentage of 67.3%. Just behind him is India’s Rohit Sharma, who not only has the best win rate on the list at 72.5%, but has also guided India to two major trophies in the last two years: the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025. 

1. Pat Cummins | Australia

Under Pat Cummins' captaincy, he has guided his team to major success, including victories in the 2023 World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup that same year. He has a win percentage of over 66% in 54 matches, and his leadership has helped Australia maintain its status as one of the most dominant sides in world cricket.

2. Rohit Sharma | India

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy journey has been marked by a remarkable tale of comeback after a setback. He has a win rate of 72.5% in 142 games, and currently holds the highest success rate among active international captains. Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup title in 2024 and followed it up with a Champions Trophy win in 2025, making him one of India’s most successful white-ball captains.

3. Temba Bavuma | South Africa

Temba Bavuma has become a dependable leader for South Africa. Under his captaincy, the Proteas clinched the 2025 World Test Championship. With 46 wins in 77 matches and a win percentage close to 60%. As per general cricket analysis, Bavuma is leading South Africa in the right direction, especially in Test cricket.

4. Ben Stokes | England

Stokes took over the job at a time when England was looking to reinvent itself in Test cricket. His aggressive approach and backing of players have brought a new energy to the side. Though he’s yet to win an ICC title as captain, his win percentage of 58% in 38 matches speaks to the impact he’s had. 

5. Suryakumar Yadav | India

Suryakumar Yadav is relatively new to the role, but he has already led India in 25 matches, winning 20 of them, which gives him an outstanding win percentage of 80%.

6. Mitchell Santner | New Zealand

Mitchell Santner has  25 wins in 42 matches and a win rate of 59.5%. He hasn't yet guided the Kiwis to an ICC trophy, but he has the potential to do so in the future.

7. Tom Latham | New Zealand

Tom Latham has often been the go-to man for New Zealand, especially in Tests. He’s captained the side in 68 matches, securing 40 wins, and maintaining a respectable win rate of 58.8%.

8. Aiden Markram | South Africa

Aiden Markram has had a mixed run as South Africa’s limited-overs captain. In 47 matches, he’s registered 23 wins and 24 losses, resulting in a win rate of just under 49%.

9. Rashid Khan | Afghanistan

Rashid Khan has captained the side in 43 matches, winning 22, with a win percentage of just over 51%. He has played a key role in the development of Afghan Cricket, especially in T20I.

10. Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan

Rizwan has 9 wins in 20 matches and a win rate of 45%. However, he remains one of Pakistan’s most dependable performers with the bat and behind the stumps.