Cricketers who played for two Nations in the ICC T20 World Cup have achieved a rare feat, often seeking greater opportunities. This unique journey lets them showcase talent on the world stage twice, with only five players accomplishing it.
Corey Anderson – New Zealand & USA
Corey Anderson recently became one of the few cricketers to represent two nations in ICC tournaments. Initially, he played for New Zealand from 2012 to 2018, participating in the 2014 T20 World Cup and 2015 ODI World Cup. In 2024, Anderson joined the United States team for the ICC T20 World Cup, marking a unique milestone in his international career.
David Wiese – South Africa & Namibia
David Wiese is among the select cricketers to play for two nations in T20 World Cups. He began his T20I career with South Africa in 2013, participating in the 2016 T20 World Cup. In 2021, Wiese switched to represent Namibia, competing in the 2021 and 2022 tournaments, and will again join Namibia for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies.
Mark Chapman – Hong Kong & New Zealand
Mark Chapman, originally from Hong Kong, is now a key player for New Zealand in white-ball cricket. He debuted for Hong Kong in 2014, participating in the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups, even serving as vice-captain in 2016. Later, he transitioned to New Zealand, representing them in the 2021 T20 World Cup and joining their squad again for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Chapman uniquely holds the record of scoring T20I half-centuries for two different countries.
Dirk Nannes – Australia & Netherlands
Dirk Nannes, a former pace bowler from Melbourne, is another unique cricketer who represented two nations in T20I cricket. Nannes debuted for the Netherlands in 2009, qualifying through his Dutch heritage, and played in the 2009 T20 World Cup. Later that year, he switched to represent Australia, competing in the 2010 T20 World Cup before concluding his T20I career that same year.
Roelof Van der Merwe – South Africa & Netherlands
Veteran spinner Roelof van der Merwe made history as the fifth cricketer to play T20Is for two countries. He debuted for South Africa in 2009 and competed in the 2009 T20 World Cup before switching allegiance to the Netherlands in 2015. Van der Merwe represented the Netherlands in the 2022 T20 World Cup but will miss the 2024 tournament due to County Cricket commitments.
| Player | Countries Represented | Debut Year | World Cups Played | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Anderson | New Zealand & USA | 2012 (NZ) | 2014 (T20), 2015 (ODI) for NZ; 2024 (T20) for USA | Key all-rounder for New Zealand; switched to the USA in 2024. |
| David Wiese | South Africa & Namibia | 2013 (SA) | 2016 (T20) for SA; 2021, 2022, 2024 (T20) for NAM | Regular for Namibia in T20 World Cups since 2021. |
| Mark Chapman | Hong Kong & New Zealand | 2014 (HK) | 2014 (T20), 2016 (T20) for HK; 2021, 2024 (T20) for NZ | First batter with T20I half-centuries for two nations. |
| Dirk Nannes | Australia & Netherlands | 2008 (NED) | 2009 (T20) for NED; 2010 (T20) for AUS | Represented the Netherlands due to Dutch heritage. |
| Roelof van der Merwe | South Africa & Netherlands | 2009 (SA) | 2009 (T20) for SA; 2022 (T20) for NED | Veteran spinner; switched to the Netherlands in 2015. |