Virat Kohli (India) - 8 times

Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the best T20 batters ever. Kohli has 8 "Man of the Match" awards in the T20 World Cup. His consistency and ability to chase down targets are unparalleled. A score of 76 against South Africa in the 2024 final earned him his final Man of the Match award in T20 World Cups.

Adam Zampa (Australia) - 5 times

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa is a match winner for Australia in the T20 format. He holds the record for the second most "Man of the Match" awards (5) in T20 World Cup history. Zampa's 3/23 against Bangladesh in 2016, 5/19 against the same opponent in 2021 and 4/11 against Namibia in 2024 are his top spells with the ball in T20 World Cups.

Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 5 times

The "Universe Boss," Chris Gayle, is a T20 legend who has redefined the format. He holds the record for the second most "Man of the Match" awards (5) in T20 World Cup history. Gayle's stunning 117 runs against South Africa in 2007 and 75 runs against Australia in the 2012 semifinal are just a few of his top performances with the bat.

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Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 5 times

Mahela Jayawardene, known for his elegant batting style, has consistently performed for Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. His calculated batting approach earned him five "Man of the Match" awards. Mahela's 100 against Zimbabwe and 98* against West Indies were among the highlights of the 2010 tournament.

Shane Watson (Australia) - 5 times

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was known for his explosive batting and effective bowling. Shane Watson has 5 Player of the Match awards in T20 World Cup history. Watson was at his best during the 2012 T20 World Cup, with 4 Man of the Match Awards in 6 matches. His 72 runs and 3 wickets against India showcased his all-round abilities. 
 

Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) - 4 times

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan is the best all-rounder the country has produced in its cricketing history. Shakib has played in every T20 World Cup so far and has four Man of the Match awards in 40 matches. His 64* off 26 balls against Netherlands in the 2024 edition earned him the Player of the Match award.

AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 4 times

Known as "Mr. 360," AB de Villiers can play shots all around the ground. He has delivered a number of match-winning performances and has four Man of the Match awards in the T20 World Cup. His 69* off 28 balls against England in the 2014 edition led South Africa to victory and earned him the Man of the Match award.
 

Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) - 4 times

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan has 4 Man of the Match awards in the T20 World Cup. He invented and implemented the scoop shot effectively during the 2009 T20 World Cup. Dilshan's 96* against the West Indies in 2009 remains his best knock in the 6 editions played.   

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 4 times

Shahid "Boom Boom" Afridi is one of the most explosive all-rounders in T20 cricket history. Afridi could change the course of a match with both bat and ball. Shahid Afridi played a crucial role in Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup title triumph, with Man of the Match performances in both semifinal (51 runs & 2 wickets) and final (54 runs & 1 wicket).

Man of the Match Winners in T20 World Cup Finals