Cricketers who represented two countries 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 is the latest player to represent two nations in ICC tournaments. Having played for New Zealand from 2012 to 2018, Anderson featured in the 2014 T20 World Cup and the 2015 ODI World Cup for the Black Caps. In 2024, he joined the United States squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, marking his second national representation.
David Wiese – South Africa & Namibia
David Wiese is another cricketer who has represented two nations in the T20 World Cup. He debuted for South Africa in T20Is in 2013 and played through 2016, including the 2016 T20 World Cup. In 2021, Wiese switched to representing Namibia, playing for them in the 2021 and 2022 tournaments. He will also join Namibia’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies.
Mark Chapman – Hong Kong & New Zealand
Mark Chapman, born in Hong Kong, is now a regular for New Zealand in white-ball cricket. The left-hander debuted internationally for Hong Kong in 2014, playing in the 2014 T20 World Cup and serving as vice-captain in the 2016 T20 World Cup. Later, Chapman transitioned to New Zealand, representing them in the 2021 T20 World Cup and joining their squad again for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Remarkably, Chapman holds the unique record of scoring two T20I half-centuries for two different countries.
Dirk Nannes – Australia & Netherlands
Former pacer Dirk Nannes, born in Melbourne, is another cricketer who has represented two countries in T20I cricket. Nannes debuted in 2008 for the Netherlands, eligible due to his Dutch heritage, and played two matches for them in the 2009 T20 World Cup. Later in 2009, he returned to Australia and subsequently represented his birth country in the 2010 T20 World Cup. Nannes concluded his T20I career that same year.
Roelof Van der Merwe – South Africa & Netherlands
Veteran spinner Roelof van der Merwe became the fifth cricketer to play T20Is for two countries. Debuting for South Africa in 2009, he represented his birth nation until 2010, including in the 2009 T20 World Cup. In 2015, van der Merwe switched allegiance to the Netherlands and competed for them in the 2022 T20 World Cup. However, he is absent from the Netherlands’ 2024 ICC T20 World Cup squad due to his 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. |
