‘Man of the Match’ in cricket is more than just about having good stats. It’s a special honor that highlights a player’s outstanding performance in the sport. This achievement is even more meaningful when it happens during the ICC Cricket World Cup.
The Cricket World Cup is held every four years and is a grand event that brings together different nations, cultures, and cricket traditions. Winning the ‘Man of the Match’ award at this global event is truly impressive. It’s a rare competition where legends are made, and everyone in the cricket world eagerly watches every moment.
Let’s look back at five great players who received the most ‘Man of the Match’ awards in their careers
5. Vivian Richards – 5 times
Vivian Richards was amazing at cricket, especially when he was batting. His style was bold and exciting to watch. He played a big part in helping the West Indies win the World Cup several times. In just 23 games, he got five awards for being the best player, showing how great he was.
One of his best moments was in the 1979 final at Lord’s. He scored 138 runs without getting out, helping the West Indies beat England and win the championship again. It was a big deal and made him even more famous in cricket.
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4. Rohit Sharma – 5 times
Indian cricket player Rohit Sharma won five ‘Best Player’ awards in just two World Cup tournaments, in 2015 and 2019. This shows how important he is to his team when he bats at the beginning of the game. He was very consistent with his batting during these tournaments. In the 2019 World Cup, he scored five centuries against tough opponents.
One of his best games was when he scored 137 runs against Bangladesh in the quarter-final of the 2015 World Cup. This showed that he can handle pressure well. In the 2019 World Cup, his scores of 122 against South Africa and 140 against Pakistan were outstanding. He showed a mix of skill and aggression in his batting, which made him stand out.
3. Lance Klusener – 5 times
Lance Klusener got five big awards in just 14 World Cup games. This shows he was really good at cricket. But his best time was in the 1999 World Cup in England. He got four awards there and was named the best player of the whole tournament.
In games against Sri Lanka, England, and Pakistan, Klusener played amazingly well both batting and bowling. He almost helped South Africa get to their first-ever final by playing a fantastic innings against Australia in the semi-final. But just when victory was close, he got run out. This stopped South Africa from winning and also slowed down Klusener’s great career in one-day cricket.
2. Glenn McGrath – 6 times
Glenn McGrath is really good at cricket, especially in the World Cup. He’s taken more wickets than anyone else in the competition. In 2003, he had an amazing game against Namibia, getting 7 wickets for only 15 runs. That’s still talked about today as one of the best performances ever in the tournament.
He didn’t stop there. In the 2007 World Cup, he kept on being great, getting 26 wickets overall. His excellent playing helped Australia win the tournament. He’s also one of just three players to win the World Cup three times, which shows how awesome he is in World Cup history.
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1. Sachin Tendulkar – 9 times
Sachin Tendulkar was really good at playing cricket in the World Cup. He won nine awards for being the best player in a match out of 45 matches he played. Tendulkar helped India win matches in big tournaments, which made him very famous. He played in six different World Cup tournaments from 1992 to 2011.
Tendulkar scored the most runs in World Cup history. He was really good at batting and won many matches for his team. Some of his best moments include scoring 98 runs against Pakistan in 2003 and 85 runs in the semi-final match in 2011.
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