List of Players With Most T20 World Cup Appearances

The inaugural T20 World Cup burst onto the scene in 2007, and since then, the tournament has become a highlight of the cricketing calendar. With the ninth edition set to be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies in June this year, it’s a great time to celebrate the players who have consistently graced the biggest stage in T20 cricket.

This tournament has witnessed the rise and fall of legends. While some have faded after a handful of appearances, a select few have carved their names in history with their longevity. Let’s take a look into the ranks of these T20 veterans and see who holds the record for the most T20 World Cup appearances.

Rohit Sharma (India) – 39 Matches

The “Hitman” of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma, leads the pack with a staggering 39 appearances in the T20 World Cup. He has participated in all the World Cup editions for India so far. He also led India in the 2022 T20 World Cup at Australia and once again he will be at the helm heading into the 2024 edition of the tournament.

Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 36 Matches

Shakib Al Hasan, the evergreen all-rounder from Bangladesh, is just behind Rohit with 36 appearances. He has also participated in all the T20 World Cup editions so far.

Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 35 Matches

The former Sri Lankan opener, Tillakaratne Dilshan, was a pioneer of the aggressive batting style that T20 cricket thrives on. He has represented Sri Lanka in 35 T20 World Cup matches.

A Tie for Fourth Place (34 Matches Each):

Sharing the fourth spot are some of the most recognizable names in T20 cricket:

Dwayne Bravo (West Indies):

A true champion with two World Cup titles under his belt, Dwayne Bravo has represented West Indies in 34 T20 World Cup matches.

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan):

The former Pakistani all-rounder, Shahid Afridi has also played 34 matches in the T20 World Cup history.

Shoaib Malik (Pakistan):

Another Pakistani stalwart, Shoaib Malik, is in this list with 34 T20 World Cup matches to his name.

David Warner (Australia):

The aggressive Australian opener, David Warner, is still an active player and could climb this list further. He currently has 34 World Cup appearances to his name.

Who played most T20 World Cup matches?

The cricketer with the most T20 World Cup matches played is Rohit Sharma from India. As of May 2024, he has participated in a total of 39 matches.