Most T20 Titles By A Player

Back in the early 20s, a lot of people laughed at the idea of introducing the T20 format in international cricket. As it stands, the T20 cricket format, today, has become the most popular format in the game. So much so that, it has decreased the interest of people in Test Cricket. T20 cricket is credited for bringing a new set of audiences and expanding the game to different parts of the world.

Recently, the International Cricket Council organized the seventh edition of the T20 World Cup. The fans love to watch the idea of batsmen ripping taking on the bowlers right from the word go. Gone are the days when people use to adore the jaw-dropping cover drives and sumptuous cuts. The demand for power-hitters has risen exponentially in the last decade.

There is no denying that T20 franchise tournaments across the world have gained immense popularity among fans. A number of world-class talents play together to make these tournaments a grand success.

Over the years, we have seen world-class players performing brilliantly in different T20 tournaments across the world. They have performed to the best of their abilities consistently in all the tournaments that they took part in. Some of them are blessed to be a part of the winning teams on many occasions in T20 cricket. On that note, let’s take a look at 6 players who have won the most number of titles in T20 cricket.

Most T20 Titles By A Player

6. Lasith Malinga: 9

Sri Lanka’s veteran cricketer, Lasith Malinga was a phenomenon in T20 cricket. He is, in fact, regarded as the best T20 bowler of all time. Malinga had a mastery of bowling toe-crushing Yorkers. His slingy action made it more difficult for the batsmen to play him. Besides, Malinga had an exceptional slower ball which helped him pick a number of wickets. He has an outstanding record in T20 cricket leagues around the world.

He played a pivotal role in helping Mumbai Indians become a force to be reckoned with in the Indian Premier League. He helped the team win titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019. Malinga was also part of the Sri Lankan Cricket Team which won the T20 World Cup in 2014. Overall, Lasith Malinga has 9 titles to his name in T20 cricket.

As far as his bowling numbers are concerned, Lasith Malinga picked 390 wickets in 295 matches in T20 cricket.

5. Daniel Christian: 9 

Australian cricketer, Daniel Christian has an exceptional record in T20 cricket leagues across the world. He has been part of many title-winning teams in the T20 leagues around the world.

Notably, Daniel Christian has played for 16 different franchises in T20 tournaments across the world. Of those, he has managed to reach 11 finals and won 9 titles. He has won titles with Nottinghamshire, Melbourne Renegades in BBL among others.

4. Rohit Sharma: 10 

Rohit Sharma recently became India’s full-time captain in ODI as well as T20 cricket. Given the number of titles he has won in T20 cricket, over the years, it was bound to happen. Rohit Sharma has played the biggest role in helping Mumbai Indians become the most successful franchise in the Indian Premier League.

He led the team to win titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. He was part of India’s team that won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup 2007. He was also part of the Mumbai Indians team which won the CLT20. He was part of India’s team which won the Asia Cup in 2016. Rohit Sharma is the only Indian player to have won as many as 10 T20 titles.

He is currently the third-highest run-getter in T20 internationals with 3197 runs in 119 ODIs at 33.30.

3. Shoaib Malik: 14

Pakistan veteran cricketer, Shoaib Malik has played for a number of teams in different T20 tournaments. He has been around the game for more than 2 decades now. Under his leadership, Pakistan reached the final of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. Though, they lost the summit clash. Pakistan, however, won the next edition of the tournament and Malik was an integral part of that side.

Malik has played a massive role for Sialkot Stallions in the National T20 Cup in Pakistan. He won 6 titles for them. Turning up for Barbados Tridents, Malik helped the team win the title in 2014.

Besides, he also has two BPL titles while playing for Comilla Victorians. He was a part of the Pakistan side which won the T20 tri-series against Australia and Zimbabwe. In all, he has won 14 titles for various teams.

2. Kieron Pollard: 15

West Indies cricketer, Kieron Pollard has the second-most number of titles in T20 cricket. Pollard has been around Mumbai Indians since 2010. He helped the franchise win titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. He was part of the West Indies team which won the 2012 T20 World Cup.

Pollard has also played an instrumental role for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League. He has helped the team win the titles four times. Besides, he has also won a title in Bangladesh Premier League. Overall, Kieron Pollard has 15 titles to his name in T20 cricket.

1. Dwayne Bravo: 16 

One of the best entertainers in the world, Dwayne Bravo doesn’t need any introduction. He is a huge asset for any team in T20 cricket. The West Indies cricketer’s ability to wary his pace helped him achieve massive success in T20 cricket. He bowls exceptionally well in death overs. Besides, the West Indies cricketer is also pretty handy with the bat and is an agile fielder. He has had great success for Chennai Super Kings in IPL and Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL.

Bravo recently won the IPL title in IPL 2021. Prior to that, he led St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots to win the title this year. Dwayne Bravo was part of the West Indies team that won the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2012 and 2016. Overall, Dwayne Bravo has managed to pick 16 titles in T20 cricket, which is the most by any player in world cricket.

Notably, Dwayne Bravo has picked the most wickets in T20 cricket. He currently has 553 wickets to his name in 512 T20 matches at an average of 24.41.