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Oldest Captains and Players to Win Player of the Match in T20 World Cup History: Zimbabwe cricket star and captain Sikandar Raza has once again proven that age is just a number. In a thrilling match against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2026, Raza not only led his team to victory but also broke a major record held by legendary Indian player Rohit Sharma.
Raza's Stormy Innings: 45 Runs off 26 Balls vs Sri Lanka
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Sikandar Raza was in full form in the match against Sri Lanka. He played a blistering innings of 45 runs off just 26 balls. During his innings, he hit shots all around the field, including two magnificent fours and four towering sixes. Zimbabwe established a strong position thanks to his aggressive batting, and Raza was named Player of the Match (POTM) for his outstanding performance.
Sikandar Raza Overtakes Rohit Sharma: Oldest Captain to Win POTM in ICC Events
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By winning this award, Sikandar Raza etched his name in the history books. Raza has now become the oldest player to win the Player of the Match award as captain in an ICC tournament.
He achieved this feat at the age of 39 years and 301 days. In this regard, he surpassed former Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit achieved this feat in the Champions Trophy 2025 at the age of 37 years and 331 days.
| Player | Age (when became POTM) | ICC Events |
|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 39 years and 301 days | T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Rohit Sharma | 37 years and 331 days | Champions Trophy 2025 |
Oldest Players to Win Player of the Match in T20 World Cup History
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Not just captaincy, but also the T20 World Cup, Raza has also reached second place in the overall list of players who have won the Player of the Match award at the oldest age in history.
- Sanath Jayasuriya: 39 years 345 days (first place)
- Sikandar Raza: 39 years 301 days (second place)
- Shoaib Malik: 39 years 279 days (third place)
Sikandar Raza has surpassed Pakistan's Shoaib Malik and is now very close to the record held by Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya.
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