In T20 International cricket, individual players often shine the brightest. The “Player of the Match” award is given to those who make a big impact on the game. Many players have had great performances and won this award multiple times. We’ll highlight their key achievements and what makes them stand out in T20 cricket.
we’ll look at the top 5 T20I players who have won the most “Player of the Match” awards.
5. 14 – Mohammad Nabi (129)
Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi has scored over 2,100 runs and taken more than 90 wickets in T20Is. He has won 14 T20I Player of the Match awards, ranking him fifth in history. Nabi is known for his great finishing skills and off-spin bowling, making a strong impact with both bat and ball in international cricket.
4. 14 – Sikandar Raza (86)
Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has won 14 Player of the Match awards in T20I cricket, matching Mohammad Nabi’s record. Raza is a crucial player for Zimbabwe, with 1,947 runs and 60 wickets in T20Is.
3. 14 – Rohit Sharma (159)
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, has won the Player of the Match award 15 times in T20I cricket. Since starting in 2007, he has played 159 T20I games and has won the Player of the Series award twice. Rohit has scored 4,231 runs in T20Is with an average of 32.05 and a strike rate of 140.89, and he holds the record for scoring five centuries.
2. 15 – Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav, famous for his all-around batting style, has won 15 Player of the Match awards in T20I cricket. He achieved this in just 68 matches. With a strike rate of 167.74, he has scored 2,340 runs in T20Is, proving he can hit the ball everywhere.
1. 16 – Virat Kohli (125)
Virat Kohli has won 16 Player of the Match awards in his 125 T20I games for India. This shows how consistently great he is in T20 cricket. Kohli is known for his impressive skills and dependability, making him one of the best players in this format of the game.
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