Rohit Sharma Bags His 13th Player of the Match Award in T20Is: Which India Cricketer Has Won Most?

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Rohit Sharma roared back to form in the third and final T20I against Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (January 17).

The match, which concluded with a rare double super-over finish, witnessed Rohit's sublime batting performance that not only secured India's victory but also set several T20I records.

Rohit Sharma's Resurgence In T20Is

After facing the rare setback of back-to-back ducks in the initial T20Is against Afghanistan, the Indian captain bounced back emphatically in the final clash. The Mumbai batter showcased not only his resilience but also his class by unleashing a dominant innings, leaving Afghan bowlers in disarray.

Record-Breaking T20I Century From Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 121 off just 69 balls marked a historic moment in his illustrious T20I career. This century not only secured India's victory in the bilateral series against Afghanistan but also etched the Mumbaikar's name in the record books. His innings comprised 11 boundaries and 8 towering sixes, showcasing a masterclass in strokeplay and power-hitting.

Rohit Sharma Sets Multiple T20I Records during Afghanistan T20I

The third T20I wasn't just about redemption for Rohit Sharma; it was a record-breaking spectacle. Let's take a look at the milestones achieved by the Indian vice-captain in this match:

Rohit, who has the most appearances in T20I internationals for men, achieved several milestones with his impressive score of 121 against Afghanistan. He secured the record for the most centuries in T20I history, the highest run tally as the Indian Captain in T20 Internationals, the most instances of scoring 50 or more as the Indian Captain in T20I, the highest number of sixes as the T20I Captain in Internationals, and he also notched the highest individual score in T20I. Additionally, he holds the record for the highest score by an Indian Captain in T20I.

These records not only underline the explosive right-handed batter's dominance in the T20I format but also solidify his position as one of the greatest limited-overs batsmen in the world.

Most Man of the Match Awards For India in T20Is:

The skipper was adjudged the player of the match for his stellar century in the game. His overall contribution to India's success in T20Is is further highlighted by his impressive tally of Player of the Match awards. With 13 such accolades in 151 T20I matches, Sharma stands as a crucial force in the team's victories.

1. Virat Kohli: 15 (in 116 matches)
2. Suryakumar Yadav: 14 (in 60 matches)
3. Rohit Sharma: 13 (in 151 matches)
4. Yuvraj Singh: 7 (in 58 matches)
5. Axar Patel: 6 (in 52 matches)
6. Yuzvendra Chahal: 5 (in 80 matches)

Rohit Sharma's scintillating century in the final T20I against Afghanistan not only resurrected his form but also propelled India to yet another series whitewash at home. As he continues to lead India with finesse, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate more spectacular performances from the Hitman in the T20 World Cup year.