Ricky Ponting
325 matches · 26 Dec 2002 to 17 Aug 2013
- Full name
- Ricky Thomas Ponting
- Born
- 19 Dec 1974, Launceston
- Age
- 51 years
- Role
- Top-order batter
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
Ricky Thomas Ponting (born 19 December 1974) is an Australian cricket coach, commentator, and former player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time and is the most successful captain in international cricket history, with 220 victories in 324 matches with a winning rate of 67.91%.
He has made the third highest number of centuries in international cricket, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. He holds the record for winning most ICC tournaments as a captain in Men's Cricket, including the 2003 and 2007 Cricket World Cups, and 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophies. He was also a member of the 1999 Cricket World Cup winning Australian team.
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Ricky Ponting: career summary
Ricky Ponting is a top-order batter from Australia, born on 19 Dec 1974 in Launceston. Ricky Ponting has played 325 matches on CricInto's records, from 26 Dec 2002 to 17 Aug 2013, for Antigua Hawksbills, Mumbai Indians, Hobart Hurricanes, Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders.
In ODIs (198 matches, 2003–2012): 6,979 runs in 190 innings at an average of 40.34 and a strike rate of 82.29, with 16 hundreds and 43 fifties (highest score 164). Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In Tests (89 matches, 2002–2012): 6,733 runs in 159 innings at an average of 45.49 and a strike rate of 58.74, with 17 hundreds and 37 fifties (highest score 221); 1 wicket at an average of 91.00 and an economy rate of 3.50 (best 1/9). Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In T20Is (17 matches, 2005–2009): 401 runs in 16 innings at an average of 28.64 and a strike rate of 132.78, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 98*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 89 | 159 | 11 | 6733 | 221 | 45.49 | 11462 | 58.74 | 17 | 37 | 767 | 30 | 10 |
| ODI | 198 | 190 | 17 | 6979 | 164 | 40.34 | 8481 | 82.29 | 16 | 43 | 665 | 93 | 7 |
| T20I | 17 | 16 | 2 | 401 | 98* | 28.64 | 302 | 132.78 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 11 | 2 |
| Indian Premier League | 10 | 9 | 0 | 91 | 28 | 10.11 | 128 | 71.09 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 7 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 20 | 10.25 | 54 | 75.93 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 4 | 4 | 1 | 113 | 63* | 37.67 | 102 | 110.78 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 89 | 11 | 26 | 91 | 1 | 1/9 | 91.00 | 3.50 | 156.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2013 | AH vs GAW Caribbean Premier League | DNB | - |
| 15 Aug 2013 | AH vs SLZ Caribbean Premier League | DNB | - |
| 13 Aug 2013 | AH vs BT Caribbean Premier League | DNB | - |
| 11 Aug 2013 | AH vs T&TRS Caribbean Premier League | 1 (2) | - |
| 6 Aug 2013 | AH vs SLZ Caribbean Premier League | 20 (24) | - |
| 4 Aug 2013 | AH vs JT Caribbean Premier League | 19 (26) | - |
| 1 Aug 2013 | AH vs BT Caribbean Premier League | 1 (2) | - |
| 21 Apr 2013 | MI vs DD Indian Premier League | DNB | - |
| 17 Apr 2013 | MI vs RR Indian Premier League | 4 (9) | - |
| 13 Apr 2013 | MI vs PWI Indian Premier League | 14 (17) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Ricky Ponting scored in ODIs?
Ricky Ponting has scored 6,979 runs in ODIs, at an average of 40.34. Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Ricky Ponting scored in Tests?
Ricky Ponting has scored 6,733 runs in Tests, at an average of 45.49. Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Ricky Ponting scored in T20Is?
Ricky Ponting has scored 401 runs in T20Is, at an average of 28.64.
How many hundreds has Ricky Ponting scored?
Ricky Ponting has scored 16 hundreds in ODIs and 17 hundreds in Tests. Matches before ball-by-ball records began are not counted.
What is Ricky Ponting's highest score?
Ricky Ponting's highest score is 221, in Tests.
How old is Ricky Ponting?
Ricky Ponting was born on 19 Dec 1974 in Launceston, and is 51 years old.
Which teams has Ricky Ponting played for?
Antigua Hawksbills (2013), Mumbai Indians (2013), Hobart Hurricanes (2011–2012), Australia (2002–2012) and Kolkata Knight Riders (2008).