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Who won the first man of the match award in ODI?
Dhoni
Dhoni wins 1st Man of the Match award after almost 2 years.
Who has the most man of the match awards in cricket?
Most Man of the Match Awards won by an Indian: Sachin Tendulkar – 76. Nicknamed as The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is at the helm of this list. He has 76 Man of the Match awards to his name. The retired Indian batsman is the one and only one to have scored 100 centuries in the international arena.
Who was the first man of the match in ODI?
Sri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI; Prithvi Shaw was awarded the Man of the Match for his 24-ball 43 as India gunned down a 263-run target in just 36.4 overs.
Which player has most man of the match?
| Player | Span | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| SR Tendulkar (INDIA) | 1989-2012 | 62 |
| ST Jayasuriya (Asia/SL) | 1989-2011 | 48 |
| V Kohli (INDIA) | 2008-2021 | 36 |
| JH Kallis (Afr/ICC/SA) | 1996-2014 | 32 |
How many times AB de Villiers got man of the match?
He won two Man of the Match awards during his stint with the Delhi side. The Royal Challengers signed him in 2011 and that decision has proven to be a masterstroke. In the last ten years, AB de Villiers has been the Player of the Match 23 times while donning the RCB jersey in the IPL.
Who won most awards in cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar
Most Player of the Match awards
| Awards | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Sachin Tendulkar | 463 |
| 48 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 445 |
| 36 | Virat Kohli | 254 |
| 32 | Jacques Kallis | 328 |
Who was the first ODI captain for India?
Colonel C. K. Nayudu
The Indian team was first led by Colonel C. K. Nayudu against England at the Lord’s.
Who played most matches in cricket?
SR Tendulkar
Most matches played in One Day International cricket as of August 2021, by player
| Characteristic | Number of matches played |
|---|---|
| SR Tendulkar (INDIA) | 463 |
| DPMD Jayawardene (Asia/SL) | 448 |
| ST Jayasuriya (Asia/SL) | 445 |
| KC Sangakkara (Asia/ICC/SL) | 404 |
Who is called alien in cricket?
Abraham Benjamin de Villiers
He made his international debut in a Test match against England in 2004 and first played a One Day International (ODI) in early 2005….AB de Villiers.
| de Villiers in 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Abraham Benjamin de Villiers |
| Born | 17 February 1984 Warmbad, Transvaal Province, South Africa |
| Nickname | Mr. 360, ABD, Alien, Superman |