ICC Cricket World Cup Man of the Tournament

ICC cricket world cup man of the tournament is an award given to the prolific player of the tournament. This award is given by the ICC at the end of each event since 1992 world cup. The following article is about all World Cup Man of the Tournament award winners since 1992.

1992 – Martin Crowe

The Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992 was the fifth world cup organized by international cricket council. It was held in Australia and New Zealand from 22 February to 25 March 1992.This world cup was the beginning of, as we speak, the modern cricket. It was the first World Cup to feature colored clothing, white cricket balls, black sightscreens and floodlights. Martin David Crowe captained New Zealand in the event and helped his side to reach the semifinal.Martin Crowe World Cup Man of the Tournament

Player Country Mat Runs SR HS Avg.
Martin Crowe New Zealand 9 456 90.83 100* 114.00

 1996 – Sanath Jayasuriya

The sixth world cup was hosted by India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament was won by Sri Lanka Sanath Jayasuriya being the World Cup man of the tournament.World Cup Man of the Tournament

Player Country Mat Runs SR HS Avg. Wkts Eco Best
Sanath Jayasuriya Sri Lanka 6 221 131.54 82 36.83 7 4.52 3/12

 1999- Lance Klusener

It was the seventh edition of the tournament when mega event returned to its home England. Eventually Australia became champions defeating Pakistan in the final by 8 wickets. South African all-rounder Lance Klusener was the World Cup man of the tournament although he and Allan Donald made a mess out of the semifinal.World Cup Man of the Tournament Lance Klusener

Player Country Mat Runs SR HS Avg. Wkts Eco Best
Lance Klusener South Africa 9 281 122.17 52* 140.50 17 4.61 5/21

2003 – Sachin Tendulkar

The eighth Cricket World Cup was co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya from 9 February to 23 March 2003. Australia emerge victorious in the final beating India. Sachin Tendulkar was the best batsman of that world cup by far and hence man of the tournament.Sachin Tendulkar World Cup Man of the Tournament

Player Country Mat Runs SR HS Avg. Wkts
Sachin Tendulkar India 11 673 89.25 152 61.18 2

2007- Glenn McGrath

The 2007 Cricket World Cup held in the West Indies from 13 March to 28 April 2007. Australian dominance continued in the tournament, Glenn McGrath performed superbly and became man of the tournament.World Cup Man of the Tournament Glenn McGrath

Player Country Mat 0vers Wkts Eco Avg. Best
Glenn McGrath Australia 11 80.5 26 4.41 13.73 3/14

2011 – Yuvraj Singh

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was the tenth Cricket World Cup played in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Yuvraj Singh made it look easy to win a world cup with bat and ball. His all-round performance allowed his to win the man of the tournament award.World Cup Man of the Tournament

Player Country Mat Runs SR HS Avg. Wkts Eco Best
Yuvraj Singh India 9 362 86.19 113 90.50 15 5.02 5/31

2015 – Mitchell Starc

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is ended with Australian dominance. The final is played between to rival hosts New Zealand and Australia at MCG in front of about 95000 cricket fans. Australia won the match one-sidedly by 7 wickets and became world champions fifth time. Australian left-armed pacer Mitchell Starc is rewarded as man of the tournament. He was the leading wicket-taker in the world cup 2015 with 22 wickets.Mitchell Starc World Cup Man of the Tournament 2015

Player Country Matches Overs Runs Wkts BBI Ave Economy
Mitchell Starc Australia 8 63.5 224 22 6/28 10.18 3.50