Ranking the Best Test Captains of 2018

#3 Faf Du Plessis

South Africa was one of the successful sides in Test Cricket in 2018

Win Loss Ratio: 6:4

South Africa have had a great year in 2018 and have played some exciting cricket against oppositions. They won 6 out of 10 matches under Du Plessis' captaincy. The captain himself hasn't had a great time and has struggled to find his form.

The right-hand batsman scored 463 runs in 10 matches at an average of 24.36. Kagiso Rabada was at his menacing best as South Africa won series' against India, Pakistan and Australia losing only to Sri Lanka.

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#2 Kane Williamson

Win Loss Ratio: 4:1

New Zealand have been the silent-killers of 2018 and have managed to win games without much fuss. They have won four out of the seven matches they played losing just one game against Pakistan. Kane Williamson is garnering high praise from all around for his performances and has led this team with tact and passion.

He has led from the front in terms of performance and has scored 651 runs in 7 matches at a great average of 59.14. He led New Zealand to beat Pakistan in the Sub-Continental conditions which is a rare feat for overseas teams.

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#1 Joe Root

Win Loss Ratio: 8:4

2018 has been a groundbreaking year for England. They have played attacking and entertaining cricket and have managed to win matches with style. Their batting has been brilliant and led by Joe Root, England managed to win eight out of their 13 matches played losing four. Alastair Cook had a dream retirement scoring a hundred in his last game against India. Root scored 948 runs in 13 matches averaging 41.21.

England white-washed Sri Lankan in Sri Lanka for the first time in their cricketing history under the captaincy of Joe Root.