In international cricket, the biggest proof of a player’s consistency and command over the match is the ‘Player of the Series’ award. This honor is given to the player who performs most effectively for the team in the entire series. Let us know about those top 5 cricketers who have won this award the most number of times in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20I).

Virat Kohli – India

Indian run machine Virat Kohli is at the top of this list. In the 553 matches and 167 series played since 2008, he has won the ‘Player of the Series’ award 21 times. He received this honor 3 times in Test, 11 in ODI and 7 times in T20. Kohli’s consistent performance and hunger to win makes him different from other players.

Sachin Tendulkar – India

‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar may be away from the game now, but when it comes to records, it is impossible that his name does not come up. He won the ‘Player of the Series’ award 20 times between 1989 and 2013, which includes 5 Test and 15 ODI series. This shows how he has ruled cricket for two decades.

Shakib Al Hasan – Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is at third place in this list. He has won this award 17 times out of 162 series. Shakib has the ability to change matches with both bat and ball. He has achieved this feat in 5 Tests, 7 ODIs and 5 T20 series.

Jacques Kallis – South Africa

The name of Jacques Kallis, one of the world’s greatest all-rounders, is also included in this list. He won this award 15 times in his career, playing in 519 matches and 148 series. In both Test and ODI, he changed the course of the matches with his class.

David Warner – Australia

Australia’s explosive opener David Warner is at fifth place in this list. So far, he has won the ‘Player of the Series’ honor 13 times in 383 matches and 126 series. His aggressive batting has been Australia’s strength in every format.

T20is record: Players’ performance in T20 International cricket is judged not only by runs and wickets, but also from their continuity and match winning innings. One of such records is the Player of the Series Awards, which the most effective player gets in a series. Indian veteran batsman Virat Kohli is at the forefront in this matter.

Virat Kohli – India

Former India captain and run machine Virat Kohli has won the Player of the Series 7 times with the best performance in 125 matches and 46 series played between 2010 and 2024. His consistency and the ability to score runs in every situation has given him this position.

Suryakumar Yadav – India

Another star batsman of India, Suryakumar Yadav, has made it to this list in a very short time. Surya has won the Player of the Series Award 5 times in 83 matches played between 2021 and 2025. His 360 degree batting style and strike rate have made him a superstar of T20 cricket.

Vanindu Hasranga – Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan all -rounder Vanindu Hasranga is also included in this list. He has won the 79 matches played between 2019 and 2025 5 times in the Player of the Series in the 24 series. Hasranga has proved to be a game changer for the team with both balls and bat.

Babar Azam – Pakistan

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has also won the Player of the Series Award 5 times. He achieved this feat in 128 matches and 37 series played from 2016 to 2024. Babur’s technology and stability makes him the most trusted batsman in Pakistan.

David Warner – Australia

Australia’s explosive opening batsman David Warner has captured the Player of the Series Award 5 times in 110 matches and 42 series played from 2009 to 2024. His aggressive batting has given the Kangaroo team an edge many times.