<P> In cricket, the man of the match award became a regular feature in Test matches in the mid 1980s . The man of the match title is usually awarded to the player whose contribution is seen as the most critical in winning the game . However, there have been many instances when the performance of the losing team's player has earned him the award . </P> <P> In Test matches, Jacques Kallis holds the record for the highest number of awards won, with 23 in 166 matches played, which is then followed by Muttiah Muralitharan with 19 awards . </P> <P> In ODIs, Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the highest number of man of the match titles, with 62 awards in 463 matches played . Tendulkar is followed by Sanath Jayasuriya, who, along with Ricky Ponting, also holds the record for the maximum number of Man of the Match titles as captain . </P> <P> In Twenty20 Internationals, Shahid Afridi top ranked with 11 awards, followed by Virat Kohli with 10 awards . </P>

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