Captain are the pillars of a team in any format of the game. We have seen some of great captains throughout the last 50 years. They have played an important role whenever there team wins any major trophy. Since 1970's many captains led theirs team to win the ICC trophies in different formats of the game. Meanwhile, we have also seen some aggressive captains on the field like Saurav Ganguly, Virat Kohli, Babar and Pollard. While we have seen some cool and calm captains like MS Dhoni, Williamson, and Morgan.
In this article, we will take a look at the cricket team captains of each test playing nations. Meanwhile, this list includes the teams like England, Australia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, West Indies, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and New Zealand. However, the following list, we will see each teams captains in every format of the game.
However, in these teams only New Zealand and Pakistan has the same captains in three different formats of the game. On the other hand, only Bangladesh has three different skippers in three formats.
Indian batters to score an international ton in all formats: Smriti Mandhana joins an elite list
With her maiden T20I ton against England in Nottingham, Smriti Mandhana has now become the first Indian woman and sixth overall Indian batter to score an international ton in all formats.
Indian Women's batter Smriti Mandhana became the latest batter to score international centuries in all formats of the game. With her maiden T20I ton against England in Nottingham, Smriti has now become the sixth Indian and the first Indian woman batter to have the achievement.
Smriti Mandhana played a sensational 112-run inning from just 62 balls, which included 15 fours and 3 sixes. This is also the highest score by any Indian Women player in T20Is. The previous best was Harmanpreet Kaur's 103 against New Zealand in 2018.
Earlier in the day, Harmanpreet Kaur was ruled out of the first T20I of the series as a precaution taken by the team after she suffered a head injury during the practice game against the ECB Select XI. Sneh Rana handed the debut cap to left-arm spinner N Shree Charani.
Harleen Kaur also scored a quick-fire 43 from 23 balls, to help India score 210/5 in the first inning.
Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? Explore the top records and Chris Gayle's sole dominance in this electrifying list of players with quickest ton.
Players with the ability to go big in the shortest format, like T20 and the grandest stage, like the World Cup, are something special. Over the years, we have witnessed several rapid-fire hundreds. But who scored the fastest century in the T20 World Cups among them?
It is time to find out who did it quicker than anyone else in this high-stakes tournament. Here's the list of players and their fastest ton feats for you to check:
Chris Gayle: Etching his name twice in history (47-ball and 50-ball record)
Chris Gayle celebrating his fastest century in 2016 T20 World Cup against England.
Fastest century: in 47 balls vs ENG (2016)
Second-fastest: in 50 balls vs SA (2007)
The West Indies legend, Chris Gayle, remarkably holds not just one, but the top two records for the fastest centuries in the T20 World Cup. He set the bar so high with his explosive batting qualities that no one dared to come closer.
His record-shattering fastest century came in 2016 edition against England, where he scored a century in only 47 balls. He hit 5 fours and 11 sixes with a strike rate above 200! He was also unbeaten and chased down the total to contribute to the 6-wicket victory.
Adding to his legacy, Gayle occupies the 2nd rank as well in this prestigious list, with his century in the 2007 T20 World Cup in 50 balls. This was his first century in the history of the tournament, and was the fastest for 9 years until he broke his own record.
Gayle's fearless approach and ability to change the course of a match are what set him apart from the rest at the highest level.
Brendon McCullum celebrates his century against Bangladesh in 2012 T20 WC. Image | Mint
The New Zealand powerhouse, Brendon McCullum, stands third on this list with a blistering century off just 51 balls against Bangladesh in the 2012 T20 World Cup. This was his first-ever and the only century in the tournament's history.
It was also a historic moment for his nation, as it was the first time a New Zealand batter scored a century in T20 World Cup, setting a high standard for his countrymen.
4. Rilee Rossouw (52 balls) vs BAN | 2022
Rossouw celebrates his century against Bangladesh in 2022 T20 WC. Image | Instagram
South Africa's Rilee Rossouw smashed his maiden T20 World Cup century in 52 balls, which is the fourth-highest so far. He helped the Proteas set a huge total of 205 on the board, making things difficult for Bangladesh in the second innings, and eventually winning in the end.
Ahmed Shehzad celebrates his fastest T20 World Cup century. Image | NDTV
Ahmed Shehzad registered Pakistan's fastest T20 World Cup century, scoring it in 58 balls against Bangladesh in 2014. He opened for the team and stayed unbeaten till the end, helping them build a strong total at a crucial time.
Despite a middle-order collapse, he saved the situation and converted it into a victory.
6. Suresh Raina (59 balls) vs SA | 2010
Raina celebrates his fastest T20 WC century against SA in 2010. Image | Facebook
Suresh Raina's explosive 59-ball century against South Africa in the 2010 T20 WC places him among the fastest centurions. He is the only Indian batter in the list to score a hundred in less than 60 balls.
What made this knock more memorable is the fact that this was his first T20 World Cup century.
Alex Hales celebrates his 60-ball century in 2010 T20 WC. Image | Sportstar
Alex Hales brought up his hundred for England in 60 balls against Sri Lanka in 2014. His performance was a blend of calculated aggression and elegant striking.
He picked up the team after the fall of early wickets and chased down a huge total by staying till the end, which resulted in a 6-wicket victory.
8. Tamim Iqbal (60 balls) vs OMA | 2016
Tamim Iqbal's celebration of joy after scoring a century against Oman in 2016 T20 WC. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Tamim Iqbal stands as the only Bangladeshi batter to score a century in the T20 World Cup to date. His century also made it to the Top 10 fastest centuries and equalled the 60-ball mark as Hales.
This performance was crucial for the nation's campaign in the 2016 edition and also transformed him into a great limited-overs opener.
9. Glenn Phillips (61 balls) vs Sri Lanka | 2022
Glenn Phillips' celebration after his century against SL in 2010 T20 WC. Image | BBC
New Zealand's "Zippy," Glenn Phillips, added his name to the fastest century list with a 61-ball hundred againstSri Lanka in the 2022 edition. This knock marked his second century in T20 Internationals.
In a display of aggressive but controlled batting, Phillips proved to be crucial for his nation, cementing his place as a dynamic T20 batter.
Jayawardene celebrates his century against Zimbabwe in 2010 T20 WC. Image | X
Mahela Jayawardene, the elegant Sri Lankan maestro, scored a rapid 63-ball century against Zimbabwe in the 2010 T20 World Cup. His innings, a display of his class and ability to accelerate when needed, was a key factor in his team's strong record.
This century was also Sri Lanka's first in the T20 World Cup history.
Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats
Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats.
The comparison between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli is one of the most discussed topics in the cricketing world. Although Virat made his debut much earlier in 2008, while Babar played his first international match in 2015, the debate about these two batting superstars across various formats continues to thrive.
Both Kohli and Babar were U-19 stars. Kohli won the ODI World Cup in 2011, Champions Trophy in 2013 and T20 World Cup in 2024 with India, while Babar’s only international triumph is the Champions Trophy in 2017.
Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats.
Kohli has played 37 ODI World Cup matches across four editions, scoring 1,795 runs at an average of 59.83 and a strike rate of 88.20, with five hundreds and 12 half-centuries. The former India captain has been dismissed without scoring only once in the ICC event. His best of 117 came off 113 balls against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Virat Kohli in ODI WCs
Innings
Runs
Not outs
Average
SR
HS
100s
50s
0s
2011
9
282
1
35.25
82.21
100*
1
1
0
2015
8
305
2
50.83
81.55
107
1
0
0
2019
9
443
1
55.37
94.05
82
0
5
0
2023
11
765
3
95.62
90.31
117
3
6
1
Total
37
1,795
7
59.83
88.20
117
5
12
1
Looking at Babar's record in the ODI World Cup, he has played 17 matches and has scored 794 runs at an average of 52.93 and a strike rate of 85.74, with one hundred and seven fifties. He is yet to be dismissed for a duck in a World Cup match. Babar's only ton in the ODI World Cup came against New Zealand in Birmingham in 2019, when scored 101* off 127 balls.
Babar Azam in ODI WCs
Innings
Runs
Not outs
Average
SR
HS
100s
50s
0s
2019
8
474
1
67.71
87.77
101*
1
3
0
2023
9
320
1
40
82.90
74
0
4
0
Total
17
794
2
52.93
85.74
101*
1
7
0
ICC Champions Trophy
Looking at his stats in the Champions Trophy, Kohli has played 17 innings and has scored 747 runs at an average of 74.07 and a strike rate of 89.04, with six half-centuries and one century to his name. He has been dismissed without scoring on one occasion.
Babar has featured two Champions Trophies. In seven matches so far, he has scored 220 runs at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 74.08, with just one fifty. In the 2017 edition that Pakistan won, Babar contributed 133 runs in five innings (two not outs) at an average of 44.33 and a strike rate of 74.71. Again, Kohli has a better average and strike rate than Babar in the Champions Trophy.
Virat is the all times highest run scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup. In 33 matches, Virat has scored 1292 runs at a strike rate 128.8 of and an average of 58.7. Kohli has also scored 15 half-centuries with a top score of 89 not out to his name.
Babar, on the other hand, has played only 3 editions of the T20 World Cup. In 2021, he was the top run-scorer after he made 303 runs from 6 games at an average of 60.60. In 17 T20 World Cup matches, Babar has scored 549 runs at an average of 36.6.
Curious about who holds the unwanted record? See the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events, featuring unexpected names like Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson and Virat Kohli.
Cricket is a game of glorious highs, as well as, not-so-glorious lows at times! Besides the massive sixes, aerial catches, and other heroic moments, there's the other side of the game where a player walks back in the pavilion without scoring a single run.
You got it right, we are talking about the infamous "duck." So, get ready to discover the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events.
Here's the complete list:
10. Mohammed Siraj (11 ducks) | India
Mohammed Siraj getting out for a duck in a test match. Image | DafaNews
Known for his fiery and aggressive bowling for India, Mohammed Siraj holds the 10th place for most ducks in ICC events, which clearly states how batting is not his forte. Siraj has a total of 11 ducks out of 51 innings.
Virat Kohli walks back to the dugout after getting out for a duck. Image | ProBatsman
Virat Kohli being here is perhaps the most astonishing name on the list. Apart from his exceptional batting records across all formats, and having scored 6451 runs in ICC events, he also has 11 ducks in 166 innings.
8. Khaled Ahmed (12 ducks) | Bangladesh
Khaled Ahmed facing a bouncer while batting for Bangladesh in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo
A right-arm medium fast bowler from Bangladesh, Khaled Ahmed, appears in the list for having 12 ducks in ICC events in the span of 2021 to 2024. His focus is primarily on bowling and he serves as a typical lower-order batsman.
7. Mominul Haque (12 ducks) | Bangladesh
Mominul Haque after being dismissed for a duck. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Another Bangladeshi player with 12 ducks makes his way on the list. Mominul Haque, a left-handed batter and former captain of Bangladesh, holds the 7th position, despite delivering impressive ICC performances.
6. Keshav Maharaj (12 ducks) | South Africa
Keshav Maharaj batting for SA in an ICC tournament. Image | Outlook India
South Africa's leading orthodox spinner, Keshav Maharaj, who is known for his ability to surprise with the bat sometimes, also has 12 ducks in 65 innings. He is the only South African player in the list.
Jonny Bairstow walking back after getting dismissed for a duck. Image | Sky Sports
Jonny Bairstow found himself walking back to the dugout without scoring a single run 12 times in an ICC event. His explosive strokeplay and skill-set is undeniably good, but it is the count for ducks that places him at no. 5 in here.
4. James Anderson (12 ducks) | England
James Anderson dismissed for a duck. Image | Arab News
England's legendary fast bowler, James Anderson, also has 12 ducks in ICC events, spanning from 2003 to 2024. For a player whose career has been defined by his unparalleled legacy, a few early dismissals do not really matter.
Pat Cummins batting for Australia in ICC events. Image | Cricket Australia
Australia's captain and one of the world's premier all-rounder, Pat Cummins, has been out for a duck 13 times in ICC events. He has been remarkable with the ball and also backed up the team as a handy lower-order batter.
However, the intense quality of bowling and pressure in ICC tournaments make the best ones falter.
2. Tim Southee (14 ducks) | New Zealand
Tim Southee getting dismissed for a duck. Image | India TV News
Next up is New Zealand's swing master, who often showed a knack for hitting some powerful boundaries while batting down the order. That's right! Tim Southee has 14 ducks in ICC events, which is the second-most by any player.
As we come down to the final name on the list, we find the world's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah, with 21 ducks, holding the place tight. The one who so frequently dismisses opponents for a duck, and holds spectacular bowling records, tops this chart as well.
Bumrah has stunned fans every time he has come down to play. Be it scoring the most runs in a single over in tests or having the most ducks, this man will get you everything!
Indian won seven ICC trophies over the years. A few players have been part of several of these victorious campaigns. let's take a look at the Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is cricket’s global governing body, overseeing various prestigious tournaments. These include the ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and the World Test Championship. The ICC tournaments are considered the most prestigious in cricket, and players strive to lift the trophies.
India have always had the services of the best players. And thanks to them, India have been a consistent force in world cricket. The same consistency is visible in the ICC tournaments. This has helped the Indian team win seven ICC trophies over the years. A few players have been part of several of these victorious campaigns.
So, let's take a look at the Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles.
Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles
6. Harbhajan Singh | 3 Titles
2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka)
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
Having started his career in 1998, Harbhajan Singh is one of the few Indian cricketers to have won all three ICC white-ball titles.
He was part of India's 2002 ICC Champions Trophy title-winning campaign, where they were joint winners with Sri Lanka. Five years later, he played a key role in India's triumph in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup, in 2007. He was also a part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup winning squad.
5. Yuvraj Singh | 3 Titles
2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka)
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
One of India's greatest all-rounders, Yuvraj Singh has also won all three ICC white-ball tournaments. He was part of the teams that won the 2002 Champions Trophy, 2007 T20 World Cup, and 2011 ODI World Cup.
In the 2011 ODI World Cup, Yuvraj was the Player of the Tournament for his stellar all-round performance. He made history in the 2007 T20I World Cup by hitting six sixes in an over against England.
4. Ravindra Jadeja | 3 Titles
2013 Champions Trophy
2024 T20 World Cup
2025 Champions Trophy
After India lifted the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai, Ravindra Jadeja went level with Dhoni. The star all-rounder now has three ICC trophies.
Before the latest win, Jadeja was part of another Champions Trophy victory in 2013. He picked up the most wickets in that tournament to win the Golden Ball. Fast forward to 11 years, and Jadeja found himself in the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad. After this, he retired from T20I cricket.
3. MS Dhoni | 3 Titles
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
2013 Champions Trophy
MS Dhoni was the first Indian player to win three ICC trophies. Interestingly, he won all three of them as skipper. Under Dhoni’s leadership, India had a successful run in limited-overs. And he showed a glimpse of his tactical acumen early in his captaincy stint.
Captain Cool guided a young team to the inaugural T20 World Cup victory in 2007. Then he followed it with the ODI World Cup triumph in 2011. And Dhoni completed the ICC ODI tournament trophy with the Champions Trophy win in 2013.
2. Rohit Sharma | 4 Titles
2007 T20 World Cup
2013 Champions Trophy
2024 T20 World Cup
2025 Champions Trophy
Rohit Sharma is level with Kohli when it comes to ICC trophy victories. The current Indian captain has won two of the four titles while leading the Indian team. Before that, he was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
Then, alongside Kohli, he took India to the Champions Trophy victory in 2013. Rohit repeated the feat in 2024 and 2025, but this time as a captain. He guided the Men in Blue to the T20 World Cup win in 2024, followed by the Champions Trophy triumph in 2025.
Virat Kohli has been a proven match-winner for India. And the same is true when it comes to ICC events. The top-order batter hardly fails to perform in these high-stakes tournaments. He has powered the team to many wins, including four ICC title victories.
Kohli managed to land his hands on an ICC trophy for the first time in 2011. He was part of the 2011 World Cup squad that defeated Sri Lanka in the final at home. Two years later, he was on the podium yet again as India won the Champions Trophy in England. But then Kohli had to endure a decade’s wait to add the third title. He helped India win the T20 World Cup in 2024 before clinching his fourth silverware in 2025 as India landed the Champions Trophy.
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