Cricket World Cup History: Top 5 players with the most ‘Man of the Match’ awards

#1 Sachin Tendulkar (9 MoM in 45 matches)

Sachin Tendulkar has the most runs in World Cup matches

The most successful individual in the World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar is at the top of this list. Besides being the top scorer, he also has the record for the most 'Man of the Matches' in the World Cup.

Sachin Tendulkar who appeared in 6 World Cups has 9 MoM awards against his name. The 'Master Blaster' bagged his first MoM for scoring 54 runs and picking 1 wicket award against his favourite World Cup opposition Pakistan. He was presented by two more MoM awards for his fine knocks of 98 and 85 runs respectively in 2003 and 2011 (Semi-Final) against the same opposition.

The all-time great had scored six centuries in the World Cups but he received MoM awards only for his three centuries against Kenya (twice) and Namibia. In WC 1996, chasing a low target of 174 against West Indies, the 'Little Master' played a knock of 70 runs and was once again declared the MoM. Sachin also got two MoM awards for his elegant knocks of 81 runs twice against Zimbabwe, one in 1992 and the other in 2003.