Most centuries in T20 cricket as a captain

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Most centuries in T20 cricket as a captain: Faf du Plessis has created history. In the 21st match of the Major League Cricket 2025, Texas Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis scored a century against MI New York in the match (Texas Super Kings vs MI New York). By doing this, he has created a world record as a captain in T20. Faf du Plessis has become the batsman to score the most centuries as a captain in T20 cricket. So let's know about 5 such captains who have scored the most centuries as captain.

List of players who scored the most centuries in T20 Cricket as captain

5 - James Vince - 5 centuries

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The English batsman has also scored 5 centuries as captain. Vince's graceful and effortless strokeplay often provides his teams with explosive starts, and his centuries as captain highlight his ability to play impressive innings at the top of the order. He has scored all his 5 centuries for Hampshire (England's domestic team).

4 - Virat Kohli -

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With 5 centuries as captain, the Indian maestro's name figures prominently. Known for his aggressive and passionate leadership, Kohli's centuries often came in high-pressure situations, reflecting his ability to succeed under heavy scrutiny. His relentless pursuit of excellence as both a batsman and a leader has inspired a generation of cricketers. He has scored 5 centuries while captaining Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL) and India.

3 - Babar Azam - 7 centuries

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Pakistan's former captain and one of the world's leading batsmen across all formats, needs no introduction. His timing and insatiable hunger for runs have made him a batting sensation of the modern era. While his captaincy journey is still relatively new compared to some of the legends, his ability to score consistent centuries while shouldering the responsibility of leadership speaks volumes about his immense talent. Babar has scored 7 centuries while captaining Pakistan, Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi.

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2 - Michael Klinger - 7 centuries

A highly respected figure in Australian domestic cricket, especially in the Big Bash League (BBL), has shown remarkable consistency throughout his T20 career. His batting allowed him to score consistently and convert good starts into big scores. As captain, Klinger scored all his 7 T20 centuries as captain of Gloucestershire (England's domestic team).

1 - Faf du Plessis - 8 centuries

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With an incredible 8 centuries as captain in T20 cricket, Faf du Plessis has cemented his place as the player with the most centuries while leading a team. His aggressive yet elegant batting style, coupled with his astute leadership, has made him a formidable force in various T20 leagues around the world.

His recent century for the Texas Super Kings (MLC) has taken him to the top of the list. He has also scored centuries while captaining Royal Challengers Bangalore and South Africa in the IPL.

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