Discover the top players with the most Man of the Match awards in T20 World Cup history, showcasing standout performances. Virat Kohli holds the record for the most Man of the Match awards in T20 World Cup history, with 8 awards in 35 games. Adam Zampa, Chris Gayle, Mahela Jayawardene, and Shane Watson are in second place, each with 5 awards.
The “Man of the Match” award goes to the player who makes the biggest impact on the game. The T20 World Cup gives top players from around the world a chance to show their skills and create memorable moments. Players who have won the most Man of the Match awards in the T20 World Cup have shown they can change the game on their own for their team.
Most Man of the Match Awards in T20 World Cup
Here Are the Players with the Most Man of the Match Awards in T20 World Cup History (2007–2024)
| Player | Team | Matches | Player of The Match Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | India | 35 | 8 |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | 21 | 5 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 33 | 5 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 31 | 5 |
| Shane Watson | Australia | 24 | 5 |
| Shakib AI Hasan | Bangladesh | 43 | 4 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 30 | 4 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 35 | 4 |
| Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 34 | 4 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India | 24 | 3 |
| Jos Buttler | England | 35 | 3 |
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | 17 | 4 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 47 | 4 |
| Kevin Pietersen | England | 15 | 3 |
| Darren Sammy | West Indies | 25 | 3 |
| Marlon Samuels | West Indies | 20 | 3 |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | 18 | 3 |
Virat Kohli (India)-8 Times
Virat Kohli is known as one of the best T20 batsmen of all time. He has won 8 “Man of the Match” awards in T20 World Cups. Kohli’s consistency and skill at chasing runs are unmatched. His score of 76 against South Africa in the 2024 final earned him his last “Man of the Match” award in T20 World Cups.
Adam Zampa (Australia) – 5 times
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa is a key player for Australia in T20 cricket. He has the second most “Man of the Match” awards (5) in T20 World Cup history. Some of his best bowling performances in T20 World Cups include taking 3/23 against Bangladesh in 2016, 5/19 against Bangladesh again in 2021, and 4/11 against Namibia in 2024.
Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 5 times
Chris Gayle, known as the “Universe Boss,” is a T20 cricket legend who changed the game. He has the second most “Man of the Match” awards (5) in T20 World Cup history. Some of his best performances include scoring 117 runs against South Africa in 2007 and 75 runs against Australia in the 2012 semifinal.
Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 5 times
Mahela Jayawardene, famous for his smooth batting style, has been a strong performer for Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. His careful way of batting earned him five “Man of the Match” awards. Some of his best moments came in the 2010 tournament, where he scored 100 runs against Zimbabwe and 98* against West Indies.
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Shane Watson (Australia) – 5 times
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was famous for his powerful batting and strong bowling. Watson won 5 Player of the Match awards in T20 World Cup history. He was especially good in the 2012 T20 World Cup, winning 4 Man of the Match awards in just 6 games. In one match against India, he scored 72 runs and took 3 wickets, showing his skills in both batting and bowling.
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 4 times
Shakib Al Hasan is the best all-rounder Bangladesh has ever had in cricket. He has played in every T20 World Cup and won four Man of the Match awards in 40 matches. In the 2024 World Cup, he scored 64* off 26 balls against the Netherlands, earning the Player of the Match award.
AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 4 times
AB de Villiers, also known as “Mr. 360,” is famous for playing shots all around the field. He has won many matches for his team and has four Man of the Match awards in the T20 World Cup. In the 2014 World Cup, he scored 69* off 28 balls against England, helping South Africa win and earning the Man of the Match award.
Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 4 times
Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan has won 4 Man of the Match awards in the T20 World Cup. He created and used the scoop shot very well during the 2009 T20 World Cup. His best performance came in 2009 when he scored 96* against the West Indies, which is still his highest score in the 6 tournaments he played.
Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 4 times
Shahid “Boom Boom” Afridi is one of the most powerful all-rounders in T20 cricket history. He could change the game with both his batting and bowling. Afridi played a key role in helping Pakistan win the 2009 T20 World Cup, earning Man of the Match awards in both the semifinal (51 runs and 2 wickets) and the final (54 runs and 1 wicket).
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Man of the Match Winners in T20 World Cup Finals
| Year | Player | Team | Contribution In The Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | India | 76 Runs |
| 2022 | Sam Curran | England | 3 Wickets |
| 2021 | Mitchell Marsh | Australia | 77 Runs |
| 2016 | Marlon Samuels | West Indies | 85 Runs |
| 2014 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 52 Runs |
| 2012 | Marlon Samuels | West Indies | 78 Runs & 1 Wickets |
| 2010 | Craig Kieswetter | England | 63 Runs |
| 2009 | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 54 Runs & 1 Wickets |
| 2007 | Irfan Pathan | India | 3 Wickets |
FAQ’s
Who won the Man of the Match in the 2024 T20 World Cup final?
India’s Virat Kohli won the Player of the Match award in the 2024 T20 World Cup final for his innings of 76 runs off 59 balls.
Who has won the most Player of the Match Awards in the T20 World Cup?
Virat Kohli from India has won 8 Man of the Match awards in T20 World Cups. Adam Zampa, Chris Gayle, Shane Watson, and Mahela Jayawardene have each won 5.
Who got the most Player of the Match Awards in T20 Cricket?
Sikandar Raza from Zimbabwe holds the record for the most Player of the Match awards in T20 internationals with 17, while Chris Gayle has the record for most awards in all T20 cricket with 60.
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