Top 10: Youngest Players To Play T20 World Cup History

The T20I format is a prime stage for young talent to shine early in their careers. These energetic youngsters, brimming with potential and skills, can challenge seasoned players with their dynamic performances.

Teams eagerly include such promising players in their squads, seeking the ideal balance between experience and fresh talent. 

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Some teams have gambled on youth, giving them a shot at the prestigious T20 World Cup. 

Here, we highlight the top 10 youngest players to ever feature in T20 World Cup history, showcasing the bright future stars who made their mark on this grand stage.

Top 10: Youngest Players In T20 WC

Key Insights:

At 16 years and 335 days, UAE’s Aayan Afzal Khan set a record as the youngest player to feature in T20 World Cup history. He made his debut against the Netherlands in October 2022.

Hong Kong’s Ryan Campbell holds the distinction of being the oldest player to compete in the T20 World Cup. The wicketkeeper-batter played his last match against Scotland at 44 years and 34 days old in 2016.

It’s noteworthy that more than 33 players have participated in T20 World Cups before turning 20.

In the history of the competition, Rohit Paudel became the youngest captain to guide a team. At the age of twenty-one years and two76 days, he captained Nepal in their opening game of the 2024 edition.

The youngest skipper to win a T20 World Cup is MS Dhoni. When India won in 2007, the legendary “Captain Cool” was 26 years and 79 days old.

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