Who owns most POTM awards in ICC ODI tournaments?
What's the story
Virat Kohli starred in India's thrilling win over Australia in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
An 84-run knock from Kohli helped India chase down 265. With this, India reached their third successive Champions Trophy final.
Kohli was adjudged the Player of the Match, getting his seventh such award in ICC ODI tournaments. He is only behind three legends on this list.
#1
Sachin Tendulkar: 10 awards
As per Cricbuzz, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar leads the show with 10 player-of-the-match awards in ICC ODI tournaments (World Cup and Champions Trophy).
Tendulkar always made an impact in these tournaments, especially the 2011 World Cup, where India reigned supreme.
The veteran batter is still the highest run-scorer in these tournaments. He owns 2719 runs from 61 matches at 52.28 (7 tons).
#2
Glenn McGrath and Rohit Sharma: 8 awards
Legends Glenn McGrath and Rohit Sharma jointly occupy the second spot with eight such awards each.
McGrath won three World Cup titles (1999, 2003, and 2007) and a Champions Trophy honor (2006) with Australia.
He is still the joint-highest wicket-taker in these tournaments with Muthiah Muralidaran (92).
India's Rohit, who is among the top run-scorers (2,160), won the 2013 Champions Trophy with India.
#3
Virat Kohli: 7 awards
In Dubai, Kohli closed in on McGrath and Rohit in terms of POTM awards in ICC ODI tournaments.
Kohli is just behind Tendulkar on this list of run-scorers in these tournaments (2,541). He averages an incredible 65.15.
Kohli's 24 fifty-plus scores are the most in these events. He went past Tendulkar (23) with his match-winning knock against Australia.