Most matches as captain in ICC T20 World Cup

The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 has set the stage on fire in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Meanwhile, we look at the skippers who have played the most games in the tournament to date.

First Published Oct 26, 2021, 12:45 PM IST | Last Updated Oct 26, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

It is turning out to be a great tournament, as the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup is producing all the top-class Twenty20 action and thrills. Be it a top team or a minnow, all are coming up with eyeball-grabbing cricketing action as the world talks about it while being gripped in the T20 fever.

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The competition would be necessary for some players, who have been playing it for a long time. Also, some have featured in it as the skipper for a substantial period. Consequently, some have registered their names in the record books for playing the tournament primarily as the skipper.

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However, do you remember the skipper to have played the most games in the event? Take a look at the video above to find out if your favourite captain features in the top-ten list. Meanwhile, here are the players to have done so:

Tillakaratne Dilshan: 35 between 2007-2016
Shahid Afridi: 34 between 2007-2016
MS Dhoni: 33 between 2007-2016
Mahela Jayawardene: 31 between 2007-2014
Lasith Malinga: 31 between 2007-2014
Kumar Sangakkara: 31 between 2007-2014
Yuvraj Singh: 31 between 2007-2016
AB de Villiers: 30 between 2007-2016
Kamran Akmal: 30 between 2007-2014
Dwayne Bravo: 29 between 2007-2016
Angelo Mathews: 29 between 2009-2016
Denesh Ramdin: 29 between 2007-2016