Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 2024

India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah won the Man of the Series award in the 2024 T20 World Cup for his exceptional bowling spells. Bumrah bowled key overs with the new and old ball and took regular wickets. His bowling average was 8.26 and economy rate was 4.17. Bumrah took 15 wickets, including two in the final. India beat South Africa by seven runs for their second T20 World Cup title. 

Sam Curran (England) - 2022

Sam Curran won the Man of the Series award in the 2022 T20 World Cup for his exceptional bowling performances. Curran consistently took wickets and controlled the run rate. He took 13 wickets in the tournament, including three in the final. England beat Pakistan by five wickets for their second T20 World Cup title. 

David Warner (Australia) - 2021

David Warner's explosive batting performances in the 2021 T20 World Cup earned him the Player of the Series award. Warner played crucial innings, including a match-winning knock in the final, leading Australia to their first T20 World Cup title. Warner scored 289 runs at a strike rate of 146.70 in 7 matches.
 

Virat Kohli (India) - 2016

Virat Kohli repeated his Player of the Series feat in the 2016 T20 World Cup, again showing his exceptional batting skills. Kohli's ability to chase down targets and play match-winning innings under pressure solidified his reputation as one of the best T20 batters in the world. He scored 273 runs with three fifties as India lost to West Indies in the semifinal.
 

Virat Kohli (India) - 2014

Virat Kohli's consistent batting in the 2014 T20 World Cup earned him the Player of the Series award. Kohli consistently made runs, anchoring India's innings and playing crucial knocks under pressure. His performances were vital to India's run to the final. Kohli scored 319 runs with four fifties, but India lost to Sri Lanka in the final.

Shane Watson (Australia) - 2012

Shane Watson's all-round brilliance in the 2012 T20 World Cup made him the Player of the Series. Watson dominated both with the bat and the ball, scoring runs rapidly and taking crucial wickets. His contributions were vital in Australia's journey to the semifinals. Watson scored 239 and took 11 wickets in the tournament.

Kevin Pietersen (England) - 2010

Kevin Pietersen's dynamic batting earned him the Player of the Series award in the 2010 T20 World Cup. Pietersen's aggressive approach and multiple match-winning innings helped England secure their first ICC trophy. Pietersen scored 238 runs in 6 matches with 2 half-centuries.

Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) - 2009

Tillakaratne Dilshan was awarded the Player of the Series in the 2009 T20 World Cup for 317 runs in 7 matches. Dilshan introduced the "Dilscoop" shot, a daring innovation that surprised bowlers. His consistency at the top of the order was instrumental in Sri Lanka reaching the final. Sri Lanka lost to Pakistan by 8 wickets.

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 2007

Shahid Afridi was named the Player of the Series in the inaugural T20 World Cup 2007. Afridi took key wickets with his leg spin and played vital cameos with the bat. His 91 runs and 12 wickets made him a standout player of the tournament. Pakistan lost to India by 5 runs in the final.

FAQ’s

Who won the Player of the Series in the 2024 T20 World Cup?

India's Jasprit Bumrah won the Player of the Series award in the 2024 T20 World Cups for his 15 wickets. He was also the Player of the Match twice during the tournament.

Who has won the most Player of the Series in the T20 World Cup?

India’s Virat Kohli is the only player to win the Player of the Series award in T20 World Cups twice. Every other player has won it only once.

Which players have won the Player of the Series in the T20 World Cup?

Shahid Afridi, Shane Watson, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kevin Pietersen, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Sam Curran and Jasprit Bumrah have won the Player of the Series award in the T20 World Cups.