Hair dryer to minivan: 6 weirdest man of the match gifts in cricket

Hair dryer to minivan: 6 weirdest man of the match gifts in cricket

By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | April 14, 2025

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Cricket has seen plenty of bizarre moments, and some of the strangest have come after the match—specifically in the form of player awards.

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Here’s a quick look at five of the weirdest prizes ever handed out in cricket history:

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During India’s 2017 tour of Sri Lanka, Bumrah tore through the opposition, taking a five-wicket haul and earning the Player of the Series title. His reward? A full-sized minivan.

Jasprit Bumrah – Minivan

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After a ten-wicket haul against England, South African pacer Ntini was given a lawnmower as Player of the Match. A hilarious moment that even had him laughing.

Makhaya Ntini – Lawnmower

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Morgan smashed a match-winning century in the Dhaka Premier League in 2013, he played such a match-winning knock.. His reward? A rice cooker.

Eoin Morgan – Rice Cooker

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Vince lit up the PSL with a ton for Karachi Kings and was rewarded with… a hairdryer. Another sponsor-driven award that had fans scratching their heads.

James Vince – Hairdryer

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Sherfane Rutherford had a standout performance at the 2023 Global T20 League, sweeping multiple awards. But the highlight? Alongside the usual cash prizes, he was gifted a half-acre plot of land in the USA for being named Player of the Series.

Sherfane Rutherford – Land

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