India captain Rohit Sharma became the most capped player at the T20 World Cup during his appearance against South Africa in Perth on Sunday (October 30).The star Indian batter, who also played the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007, eclipsed Sri Lanka legend Tillakaratne Dilshan (35 matches) in terms of most appearances at the showpiece T20 tournament.He, however, failed to last long against the Proteas' bowling attack as he departed for 15 off 14 deliveries. He was caught and bowled by Lungi Ngidi as India lost their opening wicket at 23 in the fifth over.Most matches in T20 World CupRohit Sharma – 36*Tillakratne Dilshan – 35Shahid Afridi, Dwayne Bravo and Shoaib Malik – 34BCCI@BCCI Milestone Unlocked & going strong - Most Matches (in Men's Cricket) in #T20WorldCup ! Congratulations to #TeamIndia captain @ImRo45 Follow the match bit.ly/INDVSA-T20WC #INDvSA1634229🚨 Milestone Unlocked 🔓3⃣6⃣ & going strong - Most Matches (in Men's Cricket) in #T20WorldCup ! 💪 💪Congratulations to #TeamIndia captain @ImRo45 👏 👏Follow the match ▶️ bit.ly/INDVSA-T20WC #INDvSA https://t.co/OHOuIzJ2UeRohit will be keen to help the Men in Blue register a hat-trick of victories at the T20 World Cup 2022. India have already beaten Pakistan and the Netherlands in their first couple of group-stage matches.A win would ensure the top spot in their group ahead of the tournament's knockout stages.The 33-year-old will also look to ensure India repeat their 2007 heroics by winning the T20 World Cup once again. A victory would also help the Men in Blue end a nine-year drought in ICC trophy triumphs. India's last ICC Trophy win was at the Champions Trophy in 2013.Cricbaba@thecricbabaMost matches played in each ICC Tournaments𝗢𝗗𝗜 𝗪𝗖 - Ricky Ponting (46)𝗧𝟮𝟬 𝗪𝗖 - Rohit Sharma (36)*𝗖𝗧 - Mahela/Sanga (22)#RohitSharma | #T20WorldCup102Most matches played in each ICC Tournaments𝗢𝗗𝗜 𝗪𝗖 - Ricky Ponting (46)𝗧𝟮𝟬 𝗪𝗖 - Rohit Sharma (36)*𝗖𝗧 - Mahela/Sanga (22)#RohitSharma | #T20WorldCupRohit Sharma and Co. pick Deepak Hooda in XI against South AfricaRohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa. He chose to pcik all-rounder Deepak Hooda in place of Axar Patel for this crucial game against a quality Proteas bowling lineup in Australian conditions. The off-spinner is likely to play the role of a sixth bowler.BCCI@BCCI Toss & Team News from Perth @ImRo45 has won the toss & #TeamIndia have elected to bat against South Africa. #T20WorldCup | #INDvSAFollow the match bit.ly/INDVSA-T20WC change to our Playing XI as @HoodaOnFire is named in the team 3895377🚨 Toss & Team News from Perth 🚨@ImRo45 has won the toss & #TeamIndia have elected to bat against South Africa. #T20WorldCup | #INDvSAFollow the match ▶️ bit.ly/INDVSA-T20WC 1⃣ change to our Playing XI as @HoodaOnFire is named in the team 🔽 https://t.co/X9n5kLoYNnSpeaking at the toss, Rohit told Star Sports:"It is a good surface and we know what to expect here. It was a good prep, but now it is game-time. We want to come out here and do what we have been doing. Sometimes you can get carried away or your energy is low, but you have to stay calm. Axar misses out and Deepak Hooda comes in."It is worth mentioning that arch-rivals Pakistan also rely on India’s victory to stay alive in the tournament after losing their first two games against India and Zimbabwe.