Virat Kohli Stands Alone Atop T20 World Cup History with Record 8 Player of the Match Awards
Royal Challengers Bangalore icon Virat Kohli stands alone at the top of the T20 World Cup history books, holding the record for the most Player of the Match (POTM) awards. Kohli has secured 8 POTM awards across his 35 matches in the tournament, underscoring his reputation as the ultimate performer in high-pressure global events.
His dominance is further highlighted by the fact that he is the only player to win the Player of the Tournament trophy twice (in 2014 and 2016). Kohli's ability to anchor an innings and accelerate at the death has consistently proven decisive, with legendary performances including his unbeaten 82 against Pakistan in 2022 and his crucial 76 in the 2024 Final.
The next closest players, including Adam Zampa, Shane Watson, Mahela Jayawardene, and Chris Gayle, are tied with five awards each, illustrating the significant gap Kohli has established through his consistent match-winning contributions on the biggest T20 stage.
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IPL Career Century Makers Leaders | Batting Rankings
Leading century makers scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | century-makers |
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| #1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 centuries | ||
#2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 centuries | ||
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 centuries | ||
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 centuries |
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