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Most Man Of The Match in World Cups
Tendulkar played 45 matches and has won the Man of the Match award most times (9). The next best is Glenn McGrath, the Australian pacer. He is 3 awards behind the Master Blaster, with 6 trophies.
The Master Blaster also scored Most Runs in World Cup in 1996 & 2003.
Most Man of the Match awards in One Day Cricket World Cup
Player | Country | Matches | Awards |
Sachin Tendulkar | India | 45 | 9 |
Glenn McGrath | Australia | 39 | 6 |
Rohit Sharma | India | 17 | 5 |
Vivian Richards | West Indies | 23 | 5 |
Graham Gooch | England | 21 | 5 |
Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 38 | 5 |
Mark Waugh | Australia | 22 | 5 |
Lance Klusener | South Africa | 14 | 5 |
AB de Villiers | South Africa | 23 | 5 |
Sachin Tendulkar, Most Man Of The Match in World Cups
Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, holds the record for most Man of the Match awards in World Cups. He received this award a total of nine times during his career, which spanned over two decades. Tendulkar’s performances in World Cup tournaments were consistently outstanding, and he was recognized for his outstanding performances on multiple occasions.
Tendulkar’s first Man of the Match award in a World Cup came in 1992 against Pakistan, when he was just 19 years old. He went on to receive the award in 1996, 2003, 2007, and 2011. His final Man of the Match award in a World Cup came in the 2011 tournament, which India went on to win. Tendulkar’s performances in World Cups have been truly remarkable and his record of Most Man Of The Match in World Cups is a testament to his skill and consistency as a cricketer.
Year-wise World Cup Man of the Match details of Sachin Tendulkar in ODI World Cups
Year | MOMs | Matches and Performances |
1992 | 2 | Against Pakistan, 54* (62) & 1/37 Against Zimbabwe, 81 (77) & 1/35 |
1996 | 2 | Against Kenya, 127* (138) Against West Indies, 70 (91) |
1999 | 1 | Against Kenya, 140* (101) |
2003 | 3 | Against Zimbabwe, 81 (91) Against Namibia, 152 (151) Against Pakistan, 98 (75) |
2007 | 0 | – |
2011 | 1 | Against Pakistan, 85 (115) |
Seven other players have earned the title of Man of the Match 5 times throughout their World Cup careers, including Rohit Sharma from India, Sir Vivian Richards from West Indies, Graham Gooch from England, Sanath Jayasuriya from Sri Lanka, Mark Waugh from Australia, Lance Klusener and AB de Villiers from South Africa.
FAQs
Who holds the record for most Man of the Match awards in World Cups?
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most Man of the Match awards in World Cups with a total of nine awards.
How many players have won 5 Man of the Match awards in their World Cup career?
Seven players have won 5 Man of the Match awards in their World Cup career. They are Rohit Sharma (India), Vivian Richards (West Indies), Graham Gooch (England), Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Mark Waugh (Australia), Lance Klusener (South Africa) and AB de Villiers (South Africa)
When did Sachin Tendulkar win his first Man of the Match award in a World Cup?
Sachin Tendulkar won his first Man of the Match award in a World Cup in 1992 against Pakistan, when he was 19 years old.
How many times did Sachin Tendulkar win the Man of the Match award in the World Cup tournament?
Sachin Tendulkar won the Man of the Match award 9 times in World Cup tournaments.
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