Multiple choice general knowledge sports Which player has played most matches as Captain in world Cup? Mohammed Azharuddin Ricky Ponting Clive Lloyd Stephan Fleming Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Stephen Fleming captained New Zealand in 27 World Cup matches (1999-2007). Ricky Ponting eventually surpassed this record with 29 matches, but depending on the data available at the time of the question, Fleming was the record holder.