Players with most man of the matches in T20s

Players with most man of the matches in T20s: Twenty20 has been blessed with specialists in the form of big hitters, all-rounders and strike bowlers who can turn the games single-handedly. Here, we look at players with most man of the match awards in this format. Here we look at List of Players with most man of the matches in T20s: 10. Michael Hussey – 21: Michael Hussey has 21 man of the match awards in T20s. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Australian batsman, Michael Hussey has 20 man of the match awards in 150 matches he played in this format. His skillful batting at the top makes him a crucial player in the format. He has played for 9 teams in the format including for IPL and English County teams. Also Read – Top 10 players with most man of the match awards in international matches 9. Kieron Pollard – 22: Kieron Pollard. (Photo Source: Caribbean Premier League) The big man from the Caribbean is an out and out T20 player. His batting style, his medium pace bowling usefulness and the kind of effort he puts on the field are so much what Twenty20 matches ask from players. When Kieron Pollard strikes it he strikes it mean and clean, and that is what has earned him the tag of being one of the most powerful hitters of the cricket ball over the years. He has played 302 T20 matches and won the Man of the Match award on 22 occasions. 8. Shahid Afridi – 23: Shahid Afridi has 23 Man of the Match awards in T20s (© Getty Images) The Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, with his big hitting and spin bowling has made a mark in the format. He has played 211 matches in the format while playing for about 17 teams including in IPL. BBL and CPL. He received 23 man of the matches in the format and stands at the 8th spot. 7. Shoaib Malik – 24: Shoaib Malik. (© Getty Images) Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has adapted quite well to the shortest format despite being a more conventional player. He has not only played T20s for Pakistan but around the world, be it IPL, the CLT20, the Big Bash League and has also featured in the Caribbean Premier League as well. A useful spinner and a good hitter Malik has won 24 Man of the Match awards in his T20 career thus far. 6. Dwayne Bravo – 25: Dwayne Bravo has 25 man of the match awards in T20s. (Photo Source: BCCI) The West Indian all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo has 25 man of the match awards in 294 matches he played in this format. His fast-medium pace bowling and the ability of scoring quick runs with the bat made him a T20 specialist. He has played for 15 teams in the format including for IPL, BBL and English County teams. 5. Azhar Mahmood – 25: Azhar Mahmood has won 25 man of the match awards in T20s. (Photo Source: BCCI) The veteran Pakistan all-rounder, Azhar Mahmood has been one of the consistent all-rounders in the format with both bat and ball. In the 225 matches he played, he won 25 man of the match awards, the 5th most for a player in the format. He played for teams all over the world in the format. 4. David Warner – 25: David Warner has 25 man of the match awards in T20s. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Australian batsman, David Warner has 25 man of the match awards in 206 matches he played in this format. Warner has been recognized as pocket size Dynamo given his height and the way of his attacking play. He has played for 10 teams in the format including for IPL and English County teams. 3. Brad Hodge – 27: Brad Hodge has 27 man of the match awards in T20s. (© Getty Images) The Australian batsman, Brad Hodge has been known as T20 legend given his brilliant batting irrespective of the batting order. He has 27 man of the match awards, the 3rd most for a player in the format. He played 256 T20 games in over for about 16 teams all over the world. 2. Luke Wright – 28: Luke Wright has 28 man of the match awards in T20s. (© Getty Images) The England all-rounder, Luke Wright has been one of the few T20 specialist all-rounders. With his powerful batting at the top and regular striking with the ball has makes him an asset in T20s. He has 28 man of the match awards in 244 matches he played in this format. He has played for 9 teams in the format including for IPL, BPL, BBL and New Zealand domestic teams. 1. Chris Gayle – 44: Chris Gayle tops the list of man of the match awards in T20s with 44 awards. (Photo Source: AFP) The big-hitting West Indian batsman Chris Gayle tops the list of man of the match awards in T20s with 43 awards in 246 matches he played in the format. He is one of the biggest names in this format as he holds most of the batting records in T20s. He has played for more than 15 teams all over the world. Also Read – Top 10 players with most man of the match awards in T20Is (Stats Updated till 20th April 2016)