The ICC T20 World Cup will celebrate its tenth edition from 7 February to 8 March in various stadiums across India and Sri Lanka. This tournament has seen many thrilling Cricket matches, but only a few players have truly shined in the finals, leading their teams to victory with their exceptional batting and bowling skills.
Only a select number of players have excelled under the pressure of the T20 World Cup final, earning the Player of the Match award. They showcased their explosive batting, game-changing bowling, and strong all-round performances to secure both match wins and individual accolades. This article lists all the Player of the Match winners from T20 World Cup finals throughout its history.
In recent tournaments, the Player of the Match award has predominantly gone to players from the victorious teams. The inaugural tournament saw Irfan Pathan take the award for India as they lifted the trophy. Other winners include Shahid Afridi from Pakistan, Craig Kieswetter, Marlon Samuels, Kumar Sangakkara, Mitchell Marsh, Sam Curran, and Virat Kohli.
Marlon Samuels stands out with two Player of the Match awards, having led West Indies to two titles. Irfan Pathan and Virat Kohli remain the only Indian players on this list.
| Edition | Player of the Match | Team | Opposition | Batting | Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Irfan Pathan | India | Pakistan | 3*(3) | 3/16 (4) |
| 2009 | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | 54* (40) | 1/20 (4) |
| 2010 | Craig Kieswetter | England | Australia | 63 (49) | – |
| 2012 | Marlon Samuels | West Indies | Sri Lanka | 78 (56) | 1/15 (4) |
| 2014 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | India | 52* (35) | – |
| 2016 | Marlon Samuels | West Indies | England | 85* (66) | – |
| 2021 | Mitchell Marsh | Australia | New Zealand | 77* (50) | 0/11 (1) |
| 2022 | Sam Curran | England | Pakistan | – | 3/12 (4) |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | India | South Africa | 76 (59) | – |
