Most Appearances in T20 World Cup

Each team requires the most experienced player in their squad while playing for the T20 world cup. Today we will have a look at some of the legendary players who have distinguished themselves amassing the highest number of appearances in the T20 World Cup history.

List of Players with Most Appearances in T20 World Cup So Far

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a stage where we have seen some of the most remarkable and record-breaking innings. Let’s have a look among these legends who played the greatest number of T20 World Cup matches.

1) Rohit Sharma (India) – 39 Matches

Rohit Sharma, fondly known as the “Hitman,” holds the record for the most appearances in T20 World Cup history. Rohit has amassed over 700 runs in T20 World Cup matches, including several match-winning performances and will also lead Indian cricket team this season.

Rohit holds various records in the T20 World Cup, including the highest individual score by an Indian batsman and the most sixes by an Indian player in the tournament.

2) Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 36 Matches

Shakib Al Hasan, one of the best allrounders of modern era, has played 36 T20 World Cup matches. Shakib’s contributions to Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup campaigns have been helpful, with notable performances against top-ranked teams

Shakib- Al- Hassan holds several records in T20 World Cup history, including the most runs and wickets by a Bangladeshi player in the tournament.

3) Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 35 Matches

Tillakaratne Dilshan, the former Sri Lankan captain, is renowned for his innovative batting and exceptional fielding skills. TM Dilshan who is known for his Dilscoop shots over the keeper’s head has played 35 matches for his country.

Dilshan’s contributions to Sri Lanka’s success in the T20 World Cup cannot be overstated. Dilshan holds the record for the most runs scored by a Sri Lankan batsman and the most catches taken by a fielder in the tournament.

4) Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) – 34 Matches

Dwayne Bravo, the charismatic all-rounder from the West Indies played a vital role for winning the T20 world cup title for their country. Bravo has represented West Indies in 34 matches over the history of Twenty20 world cup.

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5) Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 34 Matches

Shahid Afridi, affectionately known as “Boom Boom,” is a legendary figure in Pakistani cricket famous for explosive batting and lethal leg-spin bowling.

Shahid Khan Afridi’s T20 World Cup journey is filled with memorable moments and match-winning performances. Afridi has smashed the most number of sixes by a Pakistani player and also has the highest strike rate among players with over 500 runs in the tournament.

6) Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) – 34 Matches

Shoaib Malik, the veteran all-rounder from Pakistan, has been a consistent performer in the T20 World Cup. Shoaib Malik has played 34 Twenty20 world cup matches for Pakistan. Despite his age Shoaib Malik is still hopeful to make a strong comeback in the national side for the upcoming tournaments.

7) David Warner (Australia) – 34 Matches

David Warner is going to play his last Twenty20 World Cup this season that will make him the second most appeared player in the history of the Twent20 World Cups.

Warner holds several records in the T20 World Cup, including the most runs scored by an Australian player and the highest individual score by an Australian batsman in the tournament.