Most Player Of The Match award winners for India in T20IS

T20 International Cricket (T20I) is a dynamic and abbreviated form of the game with matches restricted to 20 overs per side, governed by the Apex Cricket Council. Renowned for its fast-paced action, aggressive batting, and strategic bowling, T20Is have become immensely popular globally, particularly through events like the T20 World Cup. Domestic T20 leagues, such as the IPL and BBL, further contribute to the format's widespread appeal. India is currently the number-ranked T20I side in the world and has been phenomenal in recent times.

Hence, let us look at players who have been magnificent for the Indian cricket team and have bagged the maximum number of Player of the Match Awards;

Rohit Sharma

In T20I cricket, Rohit Sharma has emerged as a standout player, showcasing explosive batting skills and achieving the unique feat of scoring multiple centuries three times. His consistent run-scoring, exceptional strike rate, and adept captaincy contribute to his status as a premier player in the format. The right hand batters impactful performances and record-breaking achievements make him a crucial figure in India's T20I success as he has amassed 3853 runs so far in 148 Internationals that he has played. The legendary Indian batter also holds the records for most centuries by any player in this format (4). Throughout his career, he has been adjourned Player of the Match on 12 occasions.

Suryakumar Yadav

As the Vizag T20I against Australia concluded on Thursday (November 23), Suryakumar Yadav's outstanding batting performance not only propelled Team India to a historic run chase but also earned him the Player of the Match award. With this, Yadav has now accumulated an impressive total of 13 such accolades in T20 Internationals, placing him just two awards on this list. This achievement also puts Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the experienced campaigner Rohit Sharma, who has 12 Player of the Match awards in 148 matches. In the 54 T20Is that the star Mumbai Indians batter has played for India, he has amassed 1921 runs at an extraordinary average of 46.85 and a strike rate of 173.38. He is also the second player to score the most centuries in this format with three centuries to his name.

Virat Kohli

The modern-era great Virat Kohli has enjoyed a remarkable journey in T20I cricket. His exceptional batting skills and consistent performances have made him a pivotal player for Team India. As per the last update on January 2022, Kohli has established numerous records in T20Is. Virat also stands out as one of the top run-scorers in the format. Kohli's proficiency in chasing targets and building innings with a high average distinguishes him. Additionally, his captaincy and leadership qualities have played a role in India's success in T20Is. Virat has played 115 matches in the T20I he has played for India he has amassed 4008 runs with an astonishing average of 52.74 along with a strike rate of 137.97. He is also the player with the most POTM awards for India accounting for 15.