MS Dhoni vs Ricky Ponting: Who is the best ODI captain? Stats comparison

MS Dhoni and Ricky Ponting are regarded as two of the best captains in ODI cricket history Image Source : Getty

Dhoni has led India to three ICC titles - one each in the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy Image Source : Getty

Ricky Ponting has captained Australia to four ICC titles - in the 2003 and 2007 ODI World Cups and the 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophy Image Source : Getty

Dhoni has captained India in 200 ODIs with 110 wins, 74 losses, 5 tied and 11 NR games Image Source : Getty

Ponting has led the Aussies in 230 games with 165 wins, 51 losses, 2 tied and 12 NR matches Image Source : Getty

Dhoni's winning percentage in ODIs is 55% Image Source : Getty

Ponting's winning percentage is 71.73% Image Source : Getty

Dhoni has been the India captain in 17 ODI World Cup matches, winning 14 of them and losing 2 with 1 tied game Image Source : Getty

Ponting has been the captain in 29 World Cup games, winning 26 and losing only 2 Image Source : Getty

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