- Tilakaratne Dilshan – The Former Sri-Lankan opener has set numerous records in the ICC T20 World cups. Dilshan finished the 2009 T20 World cup as the highest run scorer as well as the man of the series of the tournament but failed to win the tournament despite reaching the Finals. Sri-Lanka had to wait until 2014 to get their hands on the T20 world cup trophy in Bangladesh. Tilakaratne Dilshan tops this list as he has appeared the most number of times in T20 world cup matches with 35 outings from 2007-2016.
- Shahid Afridi – The explosive former Pakistan All-rounder is the second player to be featured on this list. Due to his aggressive approach and fearless batting style, he was given the nickname “Boom Boom Afridi”. In his ODI debut against Sri-Lanka in 1996, Shahid Afridi broke the record of scoring the fastest century as he smashed 100 runs off just 37 balls and also equaled the record of most sixes in an ODI innings by hitting 11 sixers. He bagged the man of the tournament award in 2007 T20 world cup but failed to win the inaugural edition despite reaching the finals. Although he helped Pakistan to lift the trophy in the following edition in 2009, where he scored an unbeaten 54. Shahid Afridi has made 34 appearances in T20 world cup from 2007-2016.
- Dwayne Bravo – Also known as DJ Bravo, the West Indies All-rounder is an entertainer both on and off the pitch. The 39-year-old understands the situations of a particular match extremely well and performs accordingly. He is a genuine threat for any opposition as he can come in handy especially with his death bowling as well as with his Ruthless batting as a finisher. He plays like a champion and celebrates like a champion too. Dwayne Bravo was one of the key pillars that helped West Indies win the ICC T20 World cup twice – 2012 and 2016. From 2007-2021, Bravo appeared 34 times for the West Indies in the T20 world cup matches.
- Shoaib Malik – Well reputed Pakistani Batsman Shoaib Malik has been serving his nation for as long as one could remember. He has helped the team at the most crucial stages and tasted success every now and then. Malik is one of those few Pakistani batters who have scored more than 1500 runs in T20. The 40-year-old is not one of the best when it comes to technique but contains a great cricketing brain as he can play lofted shots as well as defensive shots with ease. Shoaib Malik is level with his countryman Afridi and West Indies All-rounder Dwayne Bravo in terms of T20 world cup appearances with 34 outings from 2007-2021. He is just 2 matches away from taking the first spot.
- MS Dhoni – Captain cool and India’s most successful captain concludes the top 5 list of players with most appearances. The T20 revolution in India and in the world wouldn’t have been possible without MS Dhoni’s presence. During his peak, there was no better finisher other than him in world cricket. He helped India win 3 ICC tournaments which began with the 2007 T20 world cup, the 50-over World cup in 2011 and the 2013 Champions trophy. Dhoni will always be remembered as one of the greatest captains of his generation. Not only did he surprise the bowlers with his quirky batting but he also shocked every cricket fan around the globe when he announced his retirement. Dhoni made 33 appearances in ICC T20 world cup matches from 2007-2016.
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