5 cricketers who have played the most T20 matches
Ever since its inception in the world of cricket the T20 format has completely changed the dimension of cricket. This slam bang format of cricket has become the most popular format today eclipsing both Tests and ODIs.
It was introduced to create a fast-paced form of the game which would be attractive to spectators at the ground and viewers on television - and it has been very successful in doing so.
T20s have also given birth to the modern day cricketer - who plies his trade in the various T20 franchises around the world. Such cricketers are in very high demand every time any T20 tournament takes place in any part of the world. So, who are the players who have played the maximum number of T20 matches? Let us have a look:
#5 Dwayne Smith - 308
Tall, aggressive and powerful, Dwayne Smith is the perfect T20 batsman to have at the top of the order. With a high backlift, he has the ability to nonchalantly hit pick up shots over both the mid-wicket and the cover region. He also has the knack of picking up important wickets with his seam up bowling.
He has played a total of 308 T20 matches so far which puts him at number 5 on the list. He has plied his trade in the T20 competitions of India, Pakistan, Australia and West Indies among others. Indian fans would most remember him for his stints at the top of the order for Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings.