Since the start of the T20 Men’s World Cup in 2007, there have been numerous titles and records set by players and teams. In this particular article, we will be delving into the title of the “most man of the match in World Cup.” Having the most man of the match in World Cup history highlights a player’s performance and potential to deliver in crucial situations. Several players in this list also have the most centuries in T20 World Cup.
That said, let us look further in the history of the most man of the match in World Cup cricket.
Most man of the match in ODI World Cup
The top 10 list of the most man of the match in ODI World Cup history is held by a number of renowned cricket legends who have been in the game for a long time.
The first spot on the list is held by the all time legend Sachin Tendulkar of India who has managed to earn a remarkable 9 man of the match awards in 45 games, highlighting his brilliant career. Thus, he holds the number one spot of the most man of the match in ODI World Cup history. The Little Master is also listed among players with the most half centuries in T20 World Cup.
The second spot is taken by Glenn McGrath of Australia who has shown remarkable skills on the pitch by securing the title 6 times in 39 matches.
Third on the list is none other than Sir Vivian Richards of West Indies who has earned the title 5 times in just 23 matches.
Fourthly, we have Graham Gooch, a renowned cricketer of England who has achieved 5 awards in just 21 matches which is quite impressive when compared to the others on the list. His brilliant performance has resulted in his name being printed in the list of most man of the match in ODI World Cup.
Below is a list of the top 10 most man of the match in ODI World Cup history.
|
No |
Player |
Country |
Matches |
MOTM awards |
|
1 |
Sachin Tendulkar |
India |
45 |
9 |
|
2 |
Glenn McGrath |
Australia |
39 |
6 |
|
3 |
Sir Vivian Richards |
West Indies |
23 |
5 |
|
4 |
Graham Gooch |
England |
21 |
5 |
|
5 |
Sanath Jayasuriya |
Sri Lanka |
38 |
5 |
|
6 |
Mark Waugh |
Australia |
22 |
5 |
|
7 |
Lance Klusener |
South Africa |
14 |
5 |
|
8 |
AB de Villiers |
South Africa |
23 |
5 |
|
9 |
Rohit Sharma |
India |
17 |
5 |
|
10 |
Shane Warne |
Australia |
17 |
4 |
Most man of the match in World Cup history
<p>The title of most man of the match in World Cup history is held by 15 well known players from all over the world who have displayed remarkable skills throughout their World Cup career.
The first position is secured by a legendary asset of the Indian team, Virat Kohli. He has been crowned the man of the match 7 times in the World Cup.
Chris Gayle of West Indies has the second most man of the match in World Cup history, earning the award 5 times. Gayle also has the highest sixes (Innings) in T20 World Cup.
Shane Watson of England holds the third position in the list of the most man of the match in World Cup cricket history. He has 5 man of the match titles.
Fourth on the list is Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka. He has claimed the man of the match award 5 times throughout the World Cup.
AB de Villiers of South Africa is fifth on the list of the most man of the match in World Cup cricket history. He has won the award 4 times in his career.
Below is a list of the top 15 players with the most man of the match in World Cup history:
|
Pos |
Player |
Country |
MOM Awards |
|
1 |
Virat Kohli |
India |
7 |
|
2 |
Chris Gayle |
West Indies |
5 |
|
3 |
Shane Watson |
Australia |
5 |
|
4 |
Mahela Jayawardene |
Sri Lanka |
5 |
|
5 |
AB de Villiers |
South Africa |
4 |
|
6 |
Shahid Afridi |
Pakistan |
4 |
|
7 |
T. Dilshan |
Sri Lanka |
4 |
|
8 |
Marlon Samuels |
West Indies |
3 |
|
9 |
Yuvraj Singh |
India |
3 |
|
10 |
Umar Gul |
Pakistan |
3 |
|
11 |
Darren Sammy |
West Indies |
3 |
|
12 |
Kevin Pietersen |
England |
3 |
|
13 |
Shakib Al Hasan |
Bangladesh |
3 |
|
14 |
Luke Wright |
England |
3 |
|
15 |
Angelo Mathews |
Sri Lanka |
3 |
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FAQs
Which player has the most man of the match in T20 World Cup 2022?
Sam Curran was player of the T20 World Cup in 2022, taking 13 wickets at 11.38, with an economy rate of 6.52, emerging as a death bowler to take England to glory. His performance has earned him the title of the most man of the match in T20 World Cup 2022.
Which player has the most man of the match in ODI World Cup history?
Sachin Tendulkar of India has the most man of the match in ODI World Cup history, earning 9 man of the match awards in 45 matches.
Which player has the most man of the match awards in T20 World Cup history?
Virat Kohli of India has achieve the man of the match award 7 times which is the most number of awards in T20 World Cup history.
