By Ankit Kumar | Updated: March 4, 2025 4:12 AM IST
Jos Buttler’s tenure as England’s white-ball captain ended on a disappointing note after a winless Champions Trophy campaign. With 18 wins and 26 losses in 45 matches, Buttler finished with a 40% winning percentage. However, several other captains in ODI history have had an even lower success rate. Here’s a look at those with worse winning percentages than Buttler.
Former Zimbabwe skipper Alistair Campbell managed 30 wins in 86 ODIs, finishing with a 34.88% winning rate. Despite his leadership skills, Zimbabwe struggled against stronger opponents during his tenure.
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder had a tough time as ODI captain, securing 24 wins in 86 matches, resulting in a 27.90% win percentage. Leading during a challenging phase for West Indies cricket, Holder often found his team on the losing side.
Despite his legendary status, Sachin Tendulkar had a forgettable stint as India's ODI captain. With 23 wins in 73 matches, he ended with a 31.50% success rate, proving that captaincy and individual brilliance don’t always go hand in hand.
Kenyan cricket icon Steve Tikolo captained his team in 73 ODIs, securing 27 wins and finishing with a 36.98% winning percentage. Despite leading Kenya to some memorable victories, consistency remained a challenge.
Duleep Mendis had one of the lowest winning percentages among captains. Leading Sri Lanka in 61 ODIs, he could only manage 11 wins, resulting in a 18.03% success rate.
Known for his explosive batting, Chris Gayle had a rather unsuccessful captaincy stint. He won 17 out of 53 matches, giving him a 32.07% winning percentage, significantly lower than his impact as a player.
Kepler Wessels captained South Africa in their early years post re-admission to international cricket. He led them in 52 matches, winning 20, which resulted in a 38.46% win rate.
Two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain Daren Sammy had a less successful run in ODIs. He won 19 of his 51 matches, giving him a 37.25% success rate in the 50-over format.
Former England captain Alec Stewart led his country in 41 ODIs, winning only 15, resulting in a 36.58% win percentage. Despite being a respected player, his leadership did not bring significant success in ODIs.