These captains received POTM award in ICC tournament finals (ODIs)
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Rohit Sharma hammered a match-winning half-century against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
The Indian skipper led from the front in India's run-chase of 252 in the big final.
His brilliant 76 not only helped India win by four wickets but also earned him the Player-of-the-Match award.
Here we look at the captains to receive this honor in an ICC ODI event final.
#1
Rohit Sharma's brilliance in 2025 CT final
Notably, Rohit created history by becoming the first-ever captain to win a 'Player of the Match' award in a Champions Trophy final.
In the low-scoring match match against New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium, he scored a brilliant 76 runs off 83 balls.
His innings comprised seven boundaries and three sixes that helped India chase down a target set at 252 runs.
#2
MS Dhoni's masterclass in 2011 World Cup final
Chasing 275 in the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup final, MS Dhoni guided India to a win against Sri Lanka at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Coming to bat at number five, he scored an unbeaten 91 runs off just 79 balls, under tremendous pressure.
His innings comprised eight boundaries and two sixes, one of which was hit to seal India's win.
This performance won him the 'Player of the Match' title as India won the ODI WC after 28 years.
#3
Ricky Ponting's stellar hundred in 2003 World Cup final
Australian captain Ricky Ponting produced a sensational show in the 2003 ICC ODI World Cup final against India at Johannesburg's Wanderers Stadium.
He scored a brilliant 140* runs off just 121 balls, smashing eight sixes and four boundaries.
His batting helped Australia compile a massive total of 359/2.
In reply, India were bundled out for 234 runs in 39.2 overs as Ponting was named the Player of the Match.
#4
Clive Lloyd's World Cup-winning century in 1975
In the first-ever ODI World Cup final in 1975, former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd smashed a stunning century against Australia at Lord's.
Batting at number five, he plundered 102 runs off just 85 balls with the help of 12 fours and two sixes.
His heroics meant West Indies scored 291/8 in their allotted 60 overs. The Aussies were folded for 274 in response.
Lloyd's brilliant innings earned him the POTM award.