- Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar Yadav surpassed Virat Kohli by performing brilliantly in the first T20 played against Sri Lanka. Surya did wonders by playing a quick innings.
Suryakumar Yadav Record Virat Kohli:
The first match of the three-match T20 series between India and Sri Lanka was played on Saturday (27 July). Team India won the match by 43 runs. In this match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive batting was seen. With this explosive batting, Surya created history and left behind the legendary Virat Kohli. By defeating King Kohli, Surya became the new ‘Don’ of T20 International.
Let us tell you that in the first match against Sri Lanka, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav played an innings of 58 runs in 26 balls with the help of 8 fours and 2 sixes. For this brilliant innings, Surya was awarded the title of ‘Player of the Match’. This was his 16th ‘Player of the Match’ title in T20 International. Virat Kohli also won 16 ‘Player of the Match’ titles in T20 International. Surya has equaled King Kohli in terms of winning 16 titles, but in terms of matches, Surya has left Kohli behind.
Virat Kohli has won 16 ‘Player of the Match’ titles in 125 matches, while Surya has won 16 ‘Player of the Match’ awards in just 69 matches.
For leading from the front with the bat, #TeamIndia Captain Suryakumar Yadav becomes the Player of the Match 🏆👏
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 27, 2024
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/Ccm4ubmWnj… #SLvIND | @surya_14kumar pic.twitter.com/s2LGOFsrsw
Players with most ‘Player of the Match’ awards in T20 International
16 – Suryakumar Yadav (69 matches)
16 – Virat Kohli (125 matches)
15 – Sikandar Raza (91 matches)
14- Mohammad Nabi (129 matches)
14 – Rohit Sharma (159 matches)
14 – Virandeep Singh (78 matches).
T20 cricket, with its fast-paced and thrilling nature, often sees individual brilliance that can single-handedly change the course of a game. Over the years, several players have consistently delivered match-winning performances, earning themselves multiple ‘Player of the Match’ awards. Here’s a look at some of the top players who have stood out in T20 Internationals with their exceptional performances.
1. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, one of the modern-day greats, has been a consistent performer in T20 cricket. Known for his aggressive batting, impeccable timing, and ability to chase down daunting targets, Kohli has numerous ‘Player of the Match’ awards to his name. His ability to anchor the innings and finish games has made him a vital player for India in the shortest format.
2. Mohammad Nabi
Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi has been a crucial all-rounder for his team. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball has earned him several ‘Player of the Match’ awards. Nabi’s off-spin bowling and hard-hitting lower-order batting have often provided the match-winning edge for Afghanistan in T20 Internationals.
3. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, known as the “Hitman,” is one of the most prolific run-scorers in T20 cricket. His ability to play big innings and score centuries in the shortest format is unmatched. Rohit’s explosive batting at the top of the order has won India many games, earning him numerous ‘Player of the Match’ awards.
This was the situation of the first T20 match between India and Sri Lanka
In the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl. Batting first, Team India put 213/7 runs on the board in 20 overs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav played the biggest innings for the team. Apart from this, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill also displayed explosive batting. Then Sri Lanka, which came out to chase the target, looked very strong in the beginning, but in the end the team was all out for just 170 runs.