Most Player of the Match in T20 World Cup History
The T20 World Cup is one of the most exciting events in cricket, bringing together the best teams and players worldwide. Fans eagerly watch to see spectacular performances, and some players consistently shine on this big stage.
Most Player of the Match awards in the T20I World Cup from 2007 to 2024
Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, leads the list with seven Player of the Match awards in just 35 T20 World Cup matches. Kohli’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure have made him a standout player. His skill in chasing down targets and playing crucial innings has earned him numerous accolades, making him a true star of the T20 World Cup.
Adam Zampa, one of Australia’s top spinners, ranks second with five Player of the Match awards in just 21 T20 World Cup matches. Known for his consistency in taking wickets and performing under pressure, Zampa has proven to be a key player.
Here, we look at the top players who have won the most Player of the Match awards in T20 World Cup history.
| Rank | Player (Team) | POM Awards | Matches |
| 1 | Virat Kohli (India) | 8 | 35 |
| 2 | Adam Zampa (Australia) | 5 | 21 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle (West Indies) | 5 | 33 |
| 4 | Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) | 5 | 31 |
| 5 | Shane Watson (Australia) | 5 | 24 |
| 6 | Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) | 4 | 43 |
| 7 | AB de Villiers (South Africa) | 4 | 30 |
| 8 | Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) | 4 | 35 |
| 9 | Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) | 4 | 34 |
| 10 | Ravichandran Ashwin (India) | 3 | 24 |
| 11 | Jos Buttler (England) | 3 | 35 |
| 12 | Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) | 4 | 17 |
| 13 | Rohit Sharma (India) | 3 | 47 |
| 14 | Kevin Pietersen (England) | 3 | 15 |
| 15 | Darren Sammy (West Indies) | 3 | 25 |
FAQs
Q: Who has won the most Player of the Match awards in T20 World Cup history?
Virat Kohli leads the list with 8 Player of the Match awards in 35 T20 World Cup matches.
Q: Which bowler has the most Player of the Match awards in T20 World Cups?
Adam Zampa, with 5 awards in 21 matches, holds the record for the most Player of the Match awards among bowlers in T20 World Cups.
Q: How many Player of the Match awards does Chris Gayle have in T20 World Cups?
Chris Gayle has won 5 Player of the Match awards in 33 T20 World Cup matches.
Q: Who are the top all-rounders with multiple Player of the Match awards in T20 World Cups?
With 5 and 4 awards, respectively, Shane Watson and Shakib Al Hasan are among the top all-rounders.
Q: Which player has the highest number of matches played among the top award winners?
Rohit Sharma has played the most matches (47) among players with multiple Player of the Match awards.
Q: How many Player of the Match awards does Jos Buttler have in T20 World Cups?
Jos Buttler has received 3 Player of the Match awards in 35 matches.
Q: Who holds the record for the most awards among players from Sri Lanka?
Mahela Jayawardene and Tillakaratne Dilshan each have 5 Player of the Match awards, the highest for Sri Lanka.
Q: What is Shaheen Afridi’s Player of the Match award count in T20 World Cups?
Shaheen Afridi has won 4 awards in just 17 T20 World Cup matches.
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Faizan, a seasoned cricket journalist with over 5 years of experience, has made contributions to renowned platforms like ESPNcricinfo, SportsKeeda, Times of India, and Hindustan Times where he covered the IPL and Indian Cricket Team. Using his expertise and experience, he started a new venture, a cricket betting information site, dedicated to delivering insightful analysis and updates to IPL Betting enthusiasts
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