Player of the match as a Captain in ICC finals

Here are the key details and highlights of captains who won the Player of the Match in ICC finals:

Opponent: Australia
Venue: Lord’s, London
Performance:
- Scored a blistering 102 off 85 balls (13 fours, 2 sixes).
- Helped West Indies post 291/8, which was a challenging total at the time.
- Dominated with the bat and led his team to a 17-run victory, securing the inaugural World Cup.
Legacy:
- Known as “Supercat,” Lloyd is credited with building the legendary West Indies team of the 1970s and 80s.

Opponent: India
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Performance:
- Played a monumental knock of 140 off 121 balls* (4 fours, 8 sixes).
- Powered Australia to a massive 359/2, one of the highest totals in a World Cup final.
- India faltered in the chase, and Australia won by 125 runs.
Legacy:
- Ponting is regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket history, leading Australia to back-to-back World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007.

Opponent: Sri Lanka
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Performance:
- Promoted himself to No. 5 in the batting order, ahead of in-form Yuvraj Singh.
- Anchored the chase with an unbeaten 91 off 79 balls* (8 fours, 2 sixes).
- Finished the match with an iconic six, leading India to a 6-wicket victory and their second World Cup title after 28 years.
Legacy:
- Known as “Captain Cool,” Dhoni is celebrated for his calm demeanor and ability to perform under pressure.

Opponent: New Zealand
Venue: Dubai International cricket stadium, UAE
Performance:
- Scored a pivotal 76 off 87 balls in a tense chase of 252.
- Played a steady hand, ensuring India crossed the line with 4 wickets in hand.
- Displayed composure and leadership in a high-pressure game.
Legacy:
- Rohit is lauded for his consistency in ICC tournaments and his ability to lead from the front with the bat.

All four captains delivered under intense pressure, leading by example with exceptional batting performances.
Their contributions were pivotal in their teams’ victories, cementing their legacies as some of the greatest leaders in cricket history.