Most Player of the Series Awards in T20I: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav continues to raise the bar in T20 cricket. After a dominant 4-1 series win against New Zealand, Suryakumar was named Player of the Series, adding another big milestone to his fast-growing career. With this achievement, he now sits second on the all-time list for the Most Player of the Series Awards in T20I history.
Series win powered by Suryakumar’s bat
Suryakumar Yadav was the standout performer throughout the five-match series. He scored 242 runs in five innings at a stunning average of 80 and a strike rate close to 196. The Indian skipper hit three half-centuries and finished as the top run-scorer of the series.
In the final T20I, Suryakumar also crossed 3,000 T20I runs, becoming the fastest Indian to reach the landmark. His form, confidence, and calm leadership played a major role in India’s convincing series victory.
Most Player of the Series Awards in T20I – All-time list
This latest award was Suryakumar’s sixth in T20 Internationals. That puts him just one behind Virat Kohli, who still tops the chart.
| Rank | Player | Player of the Series Awards | Series Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli (India) | 7 | 46 |
| 2 | Suryakumar Yadav (India) | 6* | 27 |
| 3 | Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) | 6 | 28 |
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What makes Suryakumar’s record special is how quickly he has achieved it. He has played far fewer series than Kohli but is already very close to the top spot.
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Can Suryakumar break Kohli’s record?
With the T20 World Cup 2026 coming up and Suryakumar in red-hot form, many believe it is only a matter of time before he equals or even breaks Kohli’s record for the Most Player of the Series Awards in T20I.
For now, Kohli remains on top. But Suryakumar Yadav is closing in fast, and the race is getting exciting.
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