Cricket legends – Here are the man of the series winners in ICC World Cups

Oct 5, 2023

By: Ayush Mehrotra

Martin Crowe (1992)

Martin Crowe, the backbone of New Zealand's 1992 World Cup journey, clinched the Man of The Series title with a remarkable 456 runs, leaving an indelible mark on the cricketing world.

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Sanath Jayasuriya (1996)

Sanath Jayasuriya, the dynamic Sri Lankan all-rounder, dazzled as the Man of The Series with a splendid performance — 221 runs and 7 wickets — an instrumental force in Sri Lanka's historic victory.

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Lance Klusener (1999)

Lance Klusener, the South African maestro, etched his name in World Cup history, amassing 281 runs and bagging 17 wickets to be crowned the Man of The Series.

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Sachin Tendulkar (2003)

Sachin Tendulkar, India's cricketing legend, lit up the 2003 World Cup, claiming the Man of The Series title with a staggering 673 runs and 2 crucial wickets.

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Glenn McGrath (2007)

Glenn McGrath, Australia's pace virtuoso, dominated the 2007 World Cup, earning the Man of The Series accolade with an awe-inspiring tally of 26 wickets.

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Yuvraj Singh (2011)

Yuvraj Singh, India's dynamic all-rounder, left an indelible mark in the 2011 World Cup, scoring 362 runs and claiming 15 wickets to secure the Man of The Series honor.

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Mitchell Starc (2015)

Mitchell Starc, the Australian speedster, spearheaded his team to victory, earning the Man of The Series title with a stellar performance of 22 wickets.

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Kane Williamson (2019)

Kane Williamson, New Zealand's captain marvel, emerged as the Man of The Series in 2019, amassing 578 runs and contributing 2 wickets, showcasing exceptional leadership and batting prowess on the grand stage.

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