Most Man of the Match in ODI World Cup History

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most Man of the Match awards in ODI World Cup history, with a total of 9 awards. He is followed by Rohit Sharma, who has won 7 Man of the Match awards. Glenn McGrath is next with 6 awards.

Let’s check into the Most Man of the Match awards in Cricket World Cup.

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Most Man of the Match in ODI World Cup

Here are the details on Players with Most Man of the Match in World Cup history.

Player	Country	Matches	MOM Awards
Sachin Tendulkar	India	45	9
Rohit Sharma	India	27	7
Glenn McGrath	Australia	39	6
Lance Klusener	South Africa	14	5
Graham Gooch	England	21	5
Mark Waugh	Australia	22	5
AB de Villiers	South Africa	23	5
Vivian Richards	West Indies	23	5
David Warner	Australia	25	5
Sanath Jayasuriya	Sri Lanka	38	5
David Boon	Australia	16	4
Mohammed Shami	India	17	4
Shane Warne	Australia	17	4
Sourav Ganguly	India	21	4
Yuvraj Singh	India	23	4
Brian Lara	West Indies	34	4
Virat Kohli	India	36	4
Aravinda de Silva	Sri Lanka	35	4
Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	37	4
Mahela Jayawardene	Sri Lanka	40	4
Travis Head	Australia	6	3
Neil Johnson	Zimbabwe	8	3
Shikhar Dhawan	India	10	3
Abdul Qadir	Pakistan	13	3
Marvan Atapattu	Sri Lanka	15	3
Gordon Greenidge	West Indies	15	3
Roger Twose	New Zealand	15	3
Aamir Sohail	Pakistan	16	3
Aaron Finch	Australia	18	3
Alan Lamb	England	19	3
Maurice Odumbe	Kenya	19	3
Martin Crowe	New Zealand	21	3
Matthew Hayden	Australia	22	3
Kapil Dev	India	26	3
Martin Guptill	New Zealand	27	3
Tillakaratne Dilshan	Sri Lanka	27	3
Chaminda Vaas	Sri Lanka	31	3
Ross Taylor	New Zealand	33	3
Shakib Al Hasan	Bangladesh	34	3
Inzamam-ul-Haq	Pakistan	35	3
Jacques Kallis	South Africa	36	3
Ricky Ponting	Australia	46	3

Sachin Tendulkar – 9

Sachin Tendulkar stands tall as the player with the most Man of the Match awards in ODI World Cup history, with an impressive tally of 9 awards. He also holds the record for participating in the highest number of World Cup editions, featuring in six tournaments from 1992 to 2011.

• vs PAK in 1992 – 54* runs and 1/37
• vs ZIM in 1992 – 81 runs and 1/35
• vs KEN in 1996 – 127* runs and 0/26
• vs WI in 1996 – 70 runs
• vs KEN in 1999 – 140* runs and 0/23
• vs ZIM in 2003 – 81 runs
• vs NAM in 2003 – 152 runs
• vs PAK in 2003 – 98 runs
• vs PAK in 2011 – 85 runs

#2. Rohit Sharma – 7

Rohit Sharma is one of the fastest to win Man of the Match awards in ODI World Cups. He has earned 7 awards, second only to Sachin Tendulkar’s 9.

In the 2023 World Cup, Rohit won the Man of the Match award against England, reinforcing his reputation as a big-match player. His skill in delivering match-winning performances is a key part of his career.

During the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, Rohit played 17 matches, scoring 978 runs at an average of 65.20. His impressive record includes 6 centuries, showing his consistency and ability to score big.

Rohit’s standout Man of the Match performances include:

• 137 runs against Bangladesh in 2015
• 122* runs against South Africa in 2015
• 140 runs against Pakistan in 2019
• 104 runs against Bangladesh in 2019
• 102 runs against England in 2019
• 103 runs against New Zealand in 2019
• 112 runs against England in 2023

#3. Glenn McGrath – 6

Glenn McGrath, the former Australian pace bowler, made history by winning six Man of the Match awards in his World Cup career. He was also named Man of the Tournament in the 2007 edition, highlighting his consistent excellence.

McGrath played in four World Cups from 1996 to 2007 and was the leading wicket-taker during this period. His exceptional bowling earned him 71 wickets in just 39 matches, showcasing his ability to perform on the biggest stage.

Some of McGrath’s standout Man of the Match performances include:

• 5/14 against West Indies in 1999
• 3/34 against India in 1999
• 7/15 against Namibia in 2003
• 3/16 against Bangladesh in 2007
• 3/17 against Ireland in 2007
• 3/18 against South Africa in 2007

#4. Lance Klusener – 5

Lance Klusener, the South African all-rounder, won five Man of the Match awards in just 14 World Cup appearances, showcasing his exceptional skills.

His standout performance was in the 1999 World Cup in England, where he won four Man of the Match awards and was named Player of the Tournament. Klusener delivered impressive all-round displays against Sri Lanka, England, and Pakistan, and nearly led South Africa to their first World Cup final with a thrilling knock against Australia in the semi-finals. However, an unfortunate run-out ended their hopes.

Klusener’s contributions with both bat and ball made him a valuable player for South Africa. His five Man of the Match awards in 14 games highlight his match-winning abilities and his status as one of the most impactful all-rounders in World Cup history.

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