Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav Equals Virat Kohli’s Record for Most Player of the Match Awards in T20Is

Jhanvi Kapoor July 28, 2024 Cricket News, news Comments Off on Suryakumar Yadav Equals Virat Kohli’s Record for Most Player of the Match Awards in T20Is

Suryakumar Yadav scripted history on Saturday as he matched Virat Kohli’s record for the most Player of the Match awards in T20I cricket. The stylish batter was instrumental in India’s 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the series.

Yadav’s blistering 58-run knock off just 26 balls set the tone for India’s innings, as they posted a formidable total of 213/7. His ability to find the gaps and clear the boundaries with ease showcased his exceptional batting prowess.

With this Player of the Match award, Suryakumar joins an elite list of players, including Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Nabi, Rohit Sharma, and Virandeep Singh, who have also excelled in this category.

Most number of Player of the Match award in T20Is

  • Suryakumar Yadav – 16 (69 matches)
  • Virat Kohli – 16 (125 matches)
  • Sikandar Raza – 15 (91 matches)
  • Mohammad Nabi – 14 (129 matches)
  • Rohit Sharma – 14 (159 matches)
  • Virandeep Singh – 14 (78 matches)

India will look to build on this momentum as they face Sri Lanka in the second T20I on the same day.

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