Australia- IPL runs
- 91
- Average
- 10.11
- Strike rate
- 71.1
- Highest
- 28
Career
Ricky Ponting captained the most dominant side in modern cricket and was its best batter. His pull shot off the front foot is the stroke he is remembered for, played to deliveries other batters would defend, and his footwork against spin was sharper than his reputation as a pace-friendly Australian suggested.
He led Australia to World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007, the second without losing a match, and captained in more Test wins than anyone. His captaincy is judged harshly for the Ashes series Australia lost as the great side aged, but he remains among the highest run-scorers in both Tests and One Day Internationals.
Highlights
- Captained Australia to the 2003 and 2007 World Cup titles
- Won more Test matches as captain than any other player
- Among the leading run-scorers in both Test and One Day International cricket
- Scored 140 not out in the 2003 World Cup final
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testfrom 2001 | 89 | 159 | 6,733 | 221 | 45.19 | 58.7 | 17 | 37 |
| ODIfrom 2002 | 198 | 190 | 6,979 | 164 | 40.34 | 82.3 | 16 | 43 |
| T20I | 17 | 16 | 401 | 98* | 28.64 | 132.8 | 0 | 2 |
| IPL | 10 | 9 | 91 | 28 | 10.11 | 71.1 | 0 | 0 |
Figures marked with a year cover only part of this career — the ball-by-ball archive behind these numbers begins in 2001 for Tests and 2002 for One Day Internationals.
Questions
About Ricky Ponting
How many IPL runs has Ricky Ponting scored?
Ricky Ponting has scored 91 runs in the IPL across 2 seasons, averaging 10.11 at a strike rate of 71.09. The highest score is 28.
Which IPL teams has Ricky Ponting played for?
Ricky Ponting has appeared for Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
What is Ricky Ponting's playing style?
Ricky Ponting is a right-hand bat who bowls right-arm fast medium, listed as a batter.
How many World Cups did Ricky Ponting win as captain?
Two as captain, in 2003 and 2007, and he was also part of Australia's 1999 winning squad as a player.
What was Ricky Ponting's signature shot?
The pull, often played off the front foot to deliveries most batters would defend, which is why short bowling to him was so high-risk.
Did Ricky Ponting play in the IPL?
Yes, for Mumbai Indians, and he later coached Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in the competition.
Sources
- IPL figures computed from ball-by-ball records of every IPL match.
- International figures computed from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Biographical details compiled from public records.