Man of the match

In sport, a man of the match award is given to the outstanding player in a particular match. Such awards are often organised by the television broadcaster. The award itself may involve cash or a trophy, or a celebratory magnum of champagne.

The award is given to the player who makes the most impact in a match. This can be a player from either team, usually the winning team. In cricket, the Man of the Match award may be given to the highest scoring batsman, leading wicket taker or best overall performance.