5 Captains with Most T20 Centuries in Cricket Featuring Faf du Plessis

T20 cricket might be the most dominant form of cricketing format today. That's even if the classic cricket or sporting fan may not agree with the growing sentiment. The list of captains with most T20 centuries is a rather interesting table comprising talents that the die-hard cricket fan may note take into consideration cricketers who have led the way by the musings of the cricket bat. And that is what a captain whose primary role is that of a batter is- to lead by an example.

What's also interesting about the contents of the captains with most T20 centuries against their name is the fact that neither an Englishman, nor an Aussie and not even an Indian stand on top of this particular list. But then ditto for the West Indian talents, most of whom are credited with soaring strike rates and whirlwind tons and forget not, blazing sixes. So having said that, which are some of the leading names that at the moment occupy this highly engaging list?

Let’s take a look at list of captains with most T20 centuries in cricket across the world:

Faf du Plessis (8 Centuries)

Truth be told, die-hard Faf du Plessis fans, and there are quite a few around, may still want him or desire seeing him in the top flight of international cricket for South Africa because fact is that neither fitness nor form have left him bereft of any company. An exceptionally talented cricketer, Faf, who's a very cool lad on the pitch can hit the ball aggressively and lead his troops by a great example. That's what he's done in different outlets where it comes to white-ball T20 franchise-based competitions.

Faf du Plessis deservingly finds himself right on top of the list of captains with most T20 centuries and can there be a better name than he on the top?

Michael Klinger (7 Centuries)

Truth be told, Michael Klinger, one of the interesting names on the list of captains with most T20 centuries, could actually still be a bit of a unfamilair name for some cricket fans, if not all. That's for the simple reason that neither has the Australian cricketer played a great deal of national cricket for his country- just 3 T20I's for Australia- nor has he played a lot in the IPL, having played a handful of games back in the day (not even ten, as a matter of fact).

But the right-hander who is vastly recognised back in Australia and in the world of franchise cricket happens to be a technically correct batter who can score plenty of runs in a quick amount of time.

That explains his 11,320 first-class runs and not to forget, his nearly 6,000 T20 runs given the different T20-frachise leagues and competitions Klinger has been a part of. Thus far, he's 44 and will, in a matter of few days, turn 45 and that he's still going strong, as seen in the BBL and other competitions goes to say a thing or two about the batter's competitiveness.

Babar Azam (7 Centuries)

The king of the Pakistan batting force and clearly, their best batter in all three formats of the game, a big reason behind the right hander's ecstatic success in the game is not just his natural batting talent but the ability to compile runs under pressure. At the start of the career of a noted name that finds mention on the list of captains with most T20 centuries, Babar was known to take his time before getting a start. Now, all of that has changed. Just look at the way in which he has outperformed say someone like the great icon Kohli himself- in terms of hitting more centuries and taking fewer games. Babar is also credited with playing the gorgeous cover drives and can hit effective sixes when most needed. His outings for teams like Somerset, Sydney Sixers, Peshawar Zalmi, Colombo Strikers and others have seen dollops of runs. And at the age of 30, where it comes to T20 runs, Babar has hit 11,330 already! Take a note!

Virat Kohli (5 Centuries)

An inspirational name, a cricketing hero and an idol that none can ever imitate, Kohli's name is synonymous wih flair, a love for batting and forget not, that very evident instinct for domination. He's hit each of his IPL centuries, having struck 8 alredy, for his beloved Royal Challengers Bangalore outfit.

Besides his brilliant tally of 8600 plus IPL runs, Virat has also scored north of 4100 international runs for India and for the manner in which he's adapted his game, often upping the strike rate when most needed, it's hardly a surprise that the right hander is present on the list of captains with most T20 centuries- what do you reckon? 

James Vince (2 Centuries)

The right hander born in England but today widely recognized everywhere where there's a growing culture of white-ball T20 franchise cricket, Vince, many fans may not have necessarily noted, fired dollops of runs.

He's scored, as on date, 12218 T20 (Overall) runs with no fewer than 426 innings as a player (not captain). But whenever he's batted, more often than not, then the Sussex-born batter has upset established bowling orders and even shaken up bowling economies. He's a dangerous customer with the bat and on the whole, a fearless batter, which is a key instinct to survive in T20 games. 

List of captains with most T20 centuries in cricket across the world:

Frequently asked Question ( FAQ):

Q1. Which cricketer holds the record for striking most T20 centuries as leader?

This player happens to be the lion of South Africa- Faf du Plessis!

Q2. Is there an Indian in the list of captains with most T20 centuries?

There is Virat Kohli on the list of captains in T20 to have hit most centuries in the format and he's hit 5 tons

Q3. Is there also a Pakistan batter on this particular list?

Yes, there most certainly is! It's Babar Azam!