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New Delhi, 23 February 2026: Performing consistently in T20 International cricket is challenging for any player. But there are some stalwarts in world cricket who have led their team to victory by playing brilliantly not just in one match but in the entire series. In this special list, India’s veteran batsman Virat Kohli is currently at the top, while the current captain Suryakumar Yadav is giving him a tough competition.

• Virat Kohli: Adikham at number-1

Virat Kohli, who has retired from the T20 International format, holds the record for winning the most ‘Player of the Series’. Of the 125 matches played between 2010 and 2024, Kohli was a part of 46 series, out of which he was declared the best player of the series 7 times. This figure proves that Kohli has given match-winning performances for India for a long time.

• progress of suryakumar yadav

The second name in this list is that of the current captain of the Indian team, Suryakumar Yadav. After debuting in the year 2021, Surya has broken many records in just a short period of 5 years (till 2026). Surya has won this award 6 times after playing 28 series in 108 matches. India has been successful in winning many important series on the basis of its explosive batting.

• Sri Lankan all-rounder Hasranga is also in joint second place.

Sri Lankan star all-rounder Wanindu Hasranga has also equaled Suryakumar with 6 awards. Hasranga, who played 95 matches between 2019 and 2026, has shown excellence with both ball and bat and has helped Sri Lanka win many series.

• Babar Azam and David Warner included in top-5

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the title of ‘Player of the Series’ 5 times after playing 41 series in 143 matches. Along with him, Australia’s experienced opener David Warner is also included in this list with 5 awards in 110 matches.