Updated On: 02 December, 2025 09:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan Koli
As Virat Kohli won Player of the Match for his 135 in the 1st ODI vs SA, mid-day digs deep to find that he and Rohit Sharma have bagged six POTM awards between them in the 12 ODIs India played this year. Here’s how they did it

India`s Virat Kohli (L) and Rohit Sharma gesture during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Pic/AFP
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vs England in Cuttack (February)
POTM: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma entered the second ODI against England under pressure, having flopped (2 off 7 balls) in the first ODI. But he didn’t let that affect his batting as he led from the front, silencing critics with a dazzling 119 off just 90 balls. His innings, studded with 12 fours and seven towering sixes, ensured India comfortably chased England’s 304 all out with four wickets and over five overs to spare to seal the series.
vs Pakistan in Dubai (February)
POTM: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has enjoyed dominating Pakistan, and this ICC Champions Trophy league match was no different. Chasing a modest 242, he made fans double happy by hitting the winning boundary to bring up his 51st ODI century and seal India’s commanding six-wicket win with 45 balls to spare. His unbeaten 100 off 111 balls featured seven fours.