Indian batting star Virat Kohli continues to strengthen his legacy in One Day Internationals after being named Player of the Series in India’s recent 2-1 ODI triumph against South Africa. This marks the 12th ODI series award of his career, placing him among the greatest performers in the format.
Kohli’s consistency and match-winning contributions over the years have helped him move to second place on the list of players with the most ODI Player of the Series (PoS) awards.
Below is a breakdown of the top five ODI cricketers with the most series awards.
1️⃣ Sachin Tendulkar – 15 Awards
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar holds the all-time record with 15 Player of the Series awards in ODIs.
- Matches: 463
- ODI Series: 108
His dominance across nearly two decades remains unmatched.
2️⃣ Virat Kohli – 12 Awards
Kohli stands firmly at No. 2 on the list.
- Matches: 308
- ODI Series: 76
His latest recognition came after a superb three-match series against South Africa, where he produced reliable, match-winning knocks.
3️⃣ Sanath Jayasuriya – 11 Awards
Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya is third with 11 series awards, reflecting his success as one of the most dangerous all-rounders of his time.
- Matches: 445
- ODI Series: 111
4️⃣ Shaun Pollock – 9 Awards
Former South African captain Shaun Pollock claims fourth place with 9 Player of the Series titles.
- Matches: 303
- ODI Series: 60
His balanced brilliance as a fast bowler and lower-order batsman set him apart.
5️⃣ Chris Gayle – 8 Awards
West Indies powerhouse Chris Gayle rounds off the list with 8 awards, driven by his explosive run-scoring ability.
- Matches: 301
- ODI Series: 71
India Clinch ODI Series 2–1
India sealed the South Africa series with a dominant nine-wicket victory in Visakhapatnam.
Key Performances:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Maiden ODI century (116*), Player of the Match
- Rohit Sharma: 75
- Virat Kohli: 65* (Player of the Series)
- Kuldeep Yadav & Prasidh Krishna: Led a strong bowling display to restrict SA to 270
With the series win and Kohli’s continued excellence, India head into the next ODI assignments with renewed confidence.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
