ICC Men's Cricket World Cup: Greatest ODI XI (1975-2019)

In the global tournament, these players showcased their strength in several instances with their dazzling displays.

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3. Ricky Ponting (Captain)

Ricky Ponting
<p>Ricky Ponting. (© Getty Images)</p>

Ricky Ponting is the most successful captain in ODI World Cups with two titles (2003 and 2007), along with the West Indies’ Clive Llyod. Under him, Aussies played 29 World Cup games from 2003 to 2011 and emerged victorious in 26 with a win percentage of 89.65. In the 2003 World Cup, Ponting led his side from the front as he gathered 415 runs in 11 matches and became the third-leading run-scorer in the competition.

On the final day, the veteran completely outclassed the Sourav Ganguly-led Indian team with his unbeaten 140-run knock. For his sensational batting effort in the decider game, he also bagged the Player of the Match award.

Defending the title in the 2007 World Cup, Australia continued their fearless brand of cricket in the West Indies and clinched their fourth trophy. Talking about his batting numbers in World Cups, he is holding the second position on the list of most runs, amassing 1743 runs with five tons and six fifties in 46 matches. 

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