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Most Man of the Match awards in ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma sets his eyes on Sachin Tendulkar’s Record

Most Man of the Match awards in ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma sets his eyes on Sachin Tendulkar’s Record

Rohit needs just two 'Man of the Match' awards to level Sachin Tendulkar's record.

With the ODI World Cup 2023 underway, fans want to know who the most successful players are in the tournament’s history. To no one’s shock, Sachin Tendulkar is at the top in terms of most ‘Man of the Match’ awards in the ODI World. However, another Mumbai batter also makes the list and is the only other Indian player on the list. That player is current Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma.

So, let’s look at players with the most ‘Man of the Match’ awards: 

PlayerMatches PlayedMan of the Match Awards
Sachin Tendulkar 459
Rohit Sharma*257
Glenn McGrath396
Vivian Richards235
Graham Gooch215
Sanath Jayasuriya385
Ab de Villiers235
Mark Waugh225
Lance Klusner145
David Warner*255
*= active players

Most Man of the Match awards in ODI World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar in a league of his own

Sachin Tendulkar is often seen as the best batter in ODI World Cup history.

With 2275 runs at an average of 56.95 and 6 centuries and 15 fifties, it’s no shock that the Little Master has the most ‘man of the match’ awards (9).

Rohit Sharma looks to break idol Sachin Tendulkar’s record

Rohit Sharma has overtaken all-time greats like Vivian Richards, Sanath Jayasuriya, Glenn McGrath, and Ab de Villiers.

The batter has climbed from the 9th spot to the 2nd in the space of eight matches. With a minimum of 2 matches to be played in the World Cup 2023, Rohit can pass Sachin Tendulkar as well.

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Best bowler in ODI World Cup History: Glenn McGrath

In the third place is Glenn ‘Pigeon’ McGrath.

His 71 wickets in 39 matches have seen him get six ‘Man of the Match’ awards. With three World Cups to his name, McGrath is heads and shoulders above all the other pacers.

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