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Paul Stirling Breaks Rohit Sharma's Record for Most T20I Caps

Irish veteran Paul Stirling has become the most capped player in men's T20I history, playing his 160th match against the UAE. He surpassed the previous record held by India's former captain Rohit Sharma, who has 159 appearances. The elite list of most-capped players includes other stars like George Dockrell, Mohammad Nabi, and Jos Buttler. In the match, Ireland posted 178/6 against the UAE, with several batters contributing crucial runs.

Key Points: Paul Stirling Sets New Record for Most T20I Appearances

  • Stirling plays 160th T20I
  • Surpasses Rohit Sharma's 159
  • Key scorers in Ireland's win
  • Elite most-capped players list
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Paul Striling surpasses Rohit Sharma to become most capped player in T20Is

Ireland's Paul Stirling surpasses Rohit Sharma to become the most capped player in men's T20I cricket history with 160 matches.

"Striling, now ranked number one, has played 160 T20I matches for his country. - Report"

Dubai, January 29

Veteran Irish cricketer Paul Striling surpassed former Indian captain Rohit Sharma's record of the most capped player in Men's T20I cricket.

The Ireland batter achieved this historic feat during the first T20I against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Thursday.

Striling, now ranked number one, has played 160 T20I matches for his country. The 35-year-old has amassed 3,874 runs at an average of 26.53. The right-handed batter has notched up one hundred and 24 half-centuries with a best score of unbeaten 115.

Sharma, who is now placed at the second position, smashed 4,231 runs in 159 matches. The ace batter had an average of 32.05, with the help of five centuries and 32 half-centuries. The former Indian captain is also the most-capped player in Men's T20I cricket for his country.

After Stirling and Sharma, the elite list also includes - Ireland's George Dockrell (153), Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi (148), England's Jos Buttler (141), Pakistan's Babar Azam (137), New Zealand's Ish Sodhi (136), England's Adil Rashid (134), and South Africa's David Miller (133).

Coming to the UAE vs Ireland first T20I, the visitors posted 178/6 in 20 overs. Captain Stirling had a dismal outing, scoring just eight runs off three deliveries.

Opener Ross Adair (39 off 29 balls), wicketkeeper-batter (38 off 25 balls), Curtis Campher (25 off 23 balls), Benjamin Calitz (26*off 12 balls), and George Dockrell (22* off 10 balls) played crucial knocks for their side.

For the UAE, Junaid Siddique (2/36), and Haider Ali (2/31) scalped two wickets apiece.

- ANI

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Priya S
Rohit Sharma still has a better average and more centuries. The record for most caps is about longevity, which Stirling has shown, but Rohit's impact in those 159 games was phenomenal. Proud of our Hitman!
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Vikram M
It's great to see Associate nations like Ireland producing such stalwarts. Cricket needs more strong teams outside the traditional big boards. Congrats to Stirling! Though I wish he had celebrated with a big score in that match.
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Rohit P
Respect where it's due. Playing 160 T20Is for a smaller cricketing nation involves a lot more travel and probably less glamour. Shows true dedication to the game and your country. Salute!
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Sarah B
The article mentions he scored only 8 runs in the match where he broke the record. That's a bit ironic, no? But records are about consistency over a career, not one innings. Well done to him.
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Meera T
As an Indian fan, I'm a tiny bit sad Rohit's name is now second, but this is good for global cricket. The list shows it's not just the usual suspects – Ireland, Afghanistan are right up there. Makes the sport more interesting!

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