Most runs as Captain in World Cup history
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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has scored over 1160 runs as the captain of the team. Ex-New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming scored 882 runs in ODI World Cup during his tenure as captain.
- Ricky Ponting (Australia): Ricky Ponting is extensively regarded as one of the best captains in cricket history, and his record in the World Cup only solidifies that claim. Leading Australia to palm in 2003 and 2007, Ponting amassed a stunning 1,160 runs as a captain in World Cup matches.
- Stephen Fleming (New Zealand): Stephen Fleming is the fabulous captain for New Zealand, holds the second spot on the list with 882 runs in World Cup matches.
- Mohammad Azharuddin (India): Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddinin the third spot on the list with 882 runs in World Cup matches.
- 1160 - Ricky Ponting
- 882 - Stephen Fleming
- 636 - Mohammad Azharuddin
- 626 - Graeme Smith
- 615 - Imran Khan
- 578* - Kane Williamson
- 548 - Mahela Jayawardene
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is the only active captain in the list of top run-scorers in the World Cup Match.
