Stories
ODI Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar's 14-Year Record Unbroken, Kohli Rises
N
News18•22-09-2026, 10:47
ODI Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar's 14-Year Record Unbroken, Kohli Rises
- •Sachin Tendulkar holds the all-time record for most 'Player of the Match' awards in ODIs with 62, a world record unbroken for 14 years.
- •Sri Lanka's explosive opener Sanath Jayasuriya ranks second with 48 awards, redefining opening batting in his career.
- •Modern-era chase master Virat Kohli is third with 45 'Player of the Match' awards, showcasing an exceptional award-to-match ratio.
- •Jacques Kallis, the complete all-rounder from South Africa, secured 32 awards for his dual contributions with bat and ball.
- •Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting also has 32 'Player of the Match' awards, a testament to his match-winning performances during Australia's dominant era.
Key Questions Answered
India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar holds the all-time record for winning the most Player of the Match awards in ODI cricket, securing the honor 62 times across 463 matches between 1989 and 2012.
India's modern great Virat Kohli has won the Player of the Match award 45 times in 314 ODI matches played up to 2026, boasting an extraordinary award-to-match ratio due to his incredible chasing abilities.
South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting are tied with 32 Player of the Match awards each in ODI cricket history.
