The World Test Championship has revived interest in test cricket, bringing excitement back to this format. Launched in 2019, this championship lets all top test-playing countries compete over a two-year cycle. The two teams with the highest win percentages at the end of each cycle face off in a final. New Zealand won the first World Test Championship (2019-21), and Australia claimed victory in the second (2021-23).

In the past, test matches often ended in draws, but now teams are pushing harder for clear results. Some captains have shown great skill in using both conditions and players to put pressure on their opponents, making games more thrilling.

This article highlights the top five captains with the most wins in World Test Championship history. These captains have made smart decisions and used clever strategies, helping them secure ten or more victories in this exciting competition.

Captains with the Most Wins in World Test Championship History

List of Top five Captains With Most Wins in WTC History

CaptainsSpanMatWonLostDrawW/L%Win
Pat Cummins* (AUS)2021-20242817652.8360.71
Ben Stokes* (ENG)2020-202426151011.5057.69
Virat Kohli (IND)2019-20222214712.0063.63
Rohit Sharma* (IND)2022-20242112721.7157.14
Joe Root (ENG)2019-202232121370.9237.50

Pat Cummins – 17 Wins

Pat Cummins has shown amazing skill as a captain. In just his first 6-7 months, he led Australia to win both the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship titles. Cummins has guided a team full of talented players, taking on every challenge with confidence.

Under his leadership, Australia has played 28 matches, winning 17 of them. They have only lost six games, while five ended in a draw. Cummins has an impressive win rate of 60.71% as captain in the World Test Championship, making him one of the top captains in the game.

Ben Stokes – 15 Wins

Ben Stokes is one of the most thrilling test captains in today’s cricket. Since he became captain, the English test team has completely transformed. England now plays with a winning mindset, always aiming for victory, and this new approach has worked well for them.

Stokes took over as captain after Joe Root stepped down in 2020. Under his leadership, England has played 26 matches, winning 15 and losing 10, with one game ending in a draw. Stokes holds a strong win rate of 57.69% as a World Test Championship captain.

Virat Kohli – 14 Wins

Virat Kohli was a unique leader who brought fierce energy to the field. His bold style was a big part of his success as a test captain. Under his leadership, India held the top test ranking for five years in a row, from 2017 to 2021. When Kohli became captain in 2015, India was ranked 7th, but soon, they became No. 1 for a long time.

Kohli holds the record for the most test wins as an Asian captain and is fourth overall. In the World Test Championship, he led India in 22 matches, winning 14, losing 7, and drawing one. He also guided India to the finals in the first two WTC championships.

Rohit Sharma – 12 Wins

Rohit Sharma faced a tough moment when New Zealand recently defeated India 3-0, marking the first time an Indian captain faced a home test series whitewash. However, one rough series doesn’t define his abilities as a leader. Rohit took over as captain after Virat Kohli stepped down in 2022.

Since then, he has led India in 21 matches, winning 12 of them. India has lost seven games under his captaincy, giving him a solid win rate of 57.14% in the World Test Championship. Under his leadership, India also secured victories over strong teams like Australia and England at home.

Joe Root – 12 Wins

England hasn’t reached the World Test Championship final in the first three editions, but they have played the most matches since the tournament began. Joe Root is the most experienced WTC captain, leading England from 2019 to 2022.

Root captained England in 32 games, though his record may not be what he hoped for. Under his leadership, England won 12 matches, lost 13, and drew seven. His win rate stood at 37.50%.

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