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Indian Players to Win Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup history: The T20 World Cup 2026 concluded with a historic victory for India. Team India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to claim the title of world champion. India has won this trophy three times so far, but along with the team's victory, Indian players have also made their mark individually by winning the Player of the Tournament title.
Let's take a look at the greatest Indian players who have won the prestigious 'Player of the Tournament' award in the history of the T20 World Cup..
History of Indian Players Winning 'Player of the Tournament' in T20 World Cup
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The 'Player of the Tournament' award in the T20 World Cup is given to the player whose performance is most impressive throughout the tournament. Indian players lead the world in this regard. So far, Indian legends have achieved this honor a total of four times:
| Player Name | Year | Award Won |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 2014 | Player of the Tournament |
| Virat Kohli | 2016 | Player of the Tournament |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2024 | Player of the Tournament |
| Sanju Samson | 2026 | Player of the Tournament |
1. Virat Kohli (2014 & 2016): The Only Two-Time 'Player of the Tournament'
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Virat Kohli is the only player in T20 World Cup history to have achieved the distinction of being named Player of the Tournament twice.
- 2014: Virat scored 319 runs to lead India to the final and win the title for the first time.
- 2016: Thanks to his excellent innings, he was named Player of the Tournament for the second consecutive time, although India was eliminated in the semi-finals.
Also Read: IND vs NZ Final Highlights: India beat New Zealand by 96 runs for their third title
2. Jasprit Bumrah (2024): First Indian Bowler to Win 'Player of the Tournament'
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Jasprit Bumrah created history with his lethal bowling in the 2024 World Cup played in the West Indies. He became the first Indian specialist bowler to win the Player of the Tournament. His economical bowling helped India end its 11-year ICC trophy drought.
3. Sanju Samson (2026): The Newest 'Player of the Tournament' from India
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The real hero of the T20 World Cup 2026 was Sanju Samson. He was named the Player of the Tournament for his brilliant batting against the West Indies, Zimbabwe, and New Zealand in the final. Samson's aggressive batting played a major role in India becoming world champions for the third time.
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