The world of T20I cricket is a stage for young leaders. Teams are now entrusting leadership to players at remarkably early ages, especially in developing nations. The below data on youngest captains reveals a clear trend.
| Player | Age | Team | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Vukusic | 17y 311d | Croatia | Cyprus | 2025 |
| Noman Amjad | 18y 24d | France | Czech Republic | 2022 |
| Carl Hartmann | 18y 276d | Isle of Man | Spain | 2023 |
| Luwsanzundui Erdenebulgan | 18y 324d | Mongolia | Nepal | 2023 |
| Dollin Jansen | 19y 180d | Isle of Man | Sweden | 2025 |
| Didier Ndikubwimana | 19y 327d | Rwanda | Tanzania | 2023 |
| Camate Roposo | 19y 349d | Mozambique | Eswatini | 2025 |
| Aaftab Limdawala | 20y 18d | Malawi | Rwanda | 2024 |
| George Ngegba | 20y 19d | Sierra Leone | Tanzania | 2022 |
| Burhan Niaz | 20y 103d | Belgium | Guernsey | 2024 |
Key Facts on Youngest T20I Captains
Overall Records
The youngest captain on the list is ZXM Vukusic of Croatia. He set a new international record by leading his side at just 17 years and 311 days old.
The top ten list is entirely made of players from associate nations. This highlights how these countries are at the forefront of blooding new, young talent.
The list includes two captains from the Isle of Man, C Hartmann and D Jansen. Both were given the captaincy before they turned 20.
Full Member Captains
Qasim Akram is the youngest captain from a full-member nation on this list. He led Pakistan at the age of 20 years and 306 days in a match against Hong Kong in 2023.
The following is the list of the youngest captains from full-member nations on this list:
- Qasim Akram (Pakistan) – 20y 306d
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 20y 359d
- Shahriar Nafees (Bangladesh) – 21y 211d
- Prosper Utseya (Zimbabwe) – 21y 247d
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 21y 328d
- Jacob Bethell (England) – 21y 329d
T20 World Cup Captains
The youngest player to ever captain a team in a T20 World Cup is Rohit Paudel of Nepal. Find out here the list of the youngest captains to lead their side in the biggest T20I event.
The record for the youngest captain to win the T20 World Cup is MS Dhoni of India. He was 26 years and 79 days old when he led India to a historic victory in the inaugural 2007 edition.
This list of T20 World Cup champions highlights the captains who led their teams to victory.
