Victories always come with happiness and also give some moments of joy for teams. In every sport, achievements are always the most crucial factor. The reason behind all these victories is the performance of the player. The best a player gives, the best results come. Players also got awards for their performances. These awards are emotionally connected to every player. Players work hard for their team, and their hard work results in prizes and trophies to them. These trophies are not only beautiful, and they are a sign of their performance in the match in which they performed this much good, so they got the award. Today we are also going to talk about these players who won the most significant number of players of the match trophies in their careers.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (76 Times)
Sachin Tendulkar is a legend with many unbreakable records on his name. One hundred international centuries are off to explain his potential and skills in cricket. He always gave his best to his team and won the title of "Player of the Match" 76 times. He is a solid batsman with calm nature and always helped his team in a great way of victories.
2. Sanath Jayasuriya (58 Times)
Legend Sri Lankan all-rounder always played flawlessly in every game format. His stats were built with too many hard-work and also his dedication to his game. His efforts made his team champion many times. He was 58 times "Player of the match" for Sri Lanka across all the formats. His performance always entertained the crowd and also made his team successful so many times.
3. Virat Kohli (57 Times)
The "Run-machine Kohli" always gave his 100% to his team and gifted success to the team. He rarely disappointed his team and his fans with his poor form, but he always made a remarkable comeback. He won the "Player of the match" trophy 57 times. A genuine player with the humblest personality is rare to find, but Virat has these qualities in him.
4. Jacques Kallis (57 Times)
Former South African legend all-rounder was always a point of attraction in his all matches. He was elected as "Player of the Match" 57 times throughout his career across all the formats. Kallis was just a storm that destroyed everything coming his way. Kallis always proved his persistence with his performance and his efforts to make his side win.
5. Kumar Sangakkara (50 Times)
Kumar Sangakkara was a calm, skilled, efficient, and most commonly, a humble person. These all were Kumar's qualities which are still not explained in such a great way. Kumar Sangakkara was bright as he led the Sri Lankan team and made it Runner-ups for World Cup 2011. Kumar was elected as "Player of the Match" 50 times due to his respect for the game and best performances.
6. Ricky Ponting (49 Times)
Legend, former Australian captain, has led his team in such a pro mode. He was a grandmaster again, bowlers. His shot selections and perfection always gave comfort to his fans and fellows. Ricky always gave his best for his team and won the "Player of the Match" title 49 times. Ponting was a fear for most of the bowlers of his generation.
7. Shahid Afridi (43 Times)
This Pakistani legend was an inspiration for most of the young players in the world. Shahid's striking was so brutal to be broken. His magnificent shots delivered the ball most of the time out of the park. He collected the title of "Player of the Match" 43 times and made his country proud. He always gave his best, and results were on their side most of the time.
8. Brian Lara (42 Times)
Brian Lara was not only a batter; he was a nightmare for most of the bowlers. There were not any available ways to get him out. His shots, timing, placement, and all things were just amazing, and people remain amazed still by looking at his stats. Lara has won the "Player of the Match" title 42 times and gifted his team victory.
9. Vivian Richards (41 Times)
Sir Vivian Richards was a hero of the former West Indian cricket team. He played furiously and made his team champion many times across all the formats. Vivian Richards has won "Player of the Match" 41 times and smashed all the hopes of their opponents into disappointment.
10. Mahela Jayawardene (41 Times)
Mahela Jayawardene was not only skilled, but he was a very well-disciplined player for his game. He made too many thrilling efforts to raise his team's name on the list of champs. He was also selected as" Player of the Match" 41 times and made his performances unique.
