India vs Pakistan World Cup 2015: Virat Kohli odds-on Favourite to be Man of Match
Virat Kohli is among five top players who could win Man of the Match award in the World Cup 2015 clash between India and Pakistan.
- NDTVSports
- Updated: February 14, 2015 07:45 pm IST

Big players perform in big matches and it doesn't get any bigger than India versus Pakistan. The world would be watching and so will be the bookmakers. According to the global odds, the probability of India securing a sixth consecutive win over Pakistan in a 50-over World Cup is as high as 60%. Not only the match, the odds are also placed on who will be the player of the match. Here are the top contenders: (Complete World Cup coverage | Fixtures | Teams | Players | History | Schedule)
1. Virat Kohli - 14%
Currently, India's best batsman, Virat Kohli, tops the chart of every list. India are heavily reliant on his batting prowess and expectedly, this 26-year-old from Delhi leads the odds for being the man to look out for.
2. Ajinkya Rahane - 10%
Labelled as Mr Consistent, Rahane has slowly become a very important player for India. This man from Mumbai is in sparkling form and is one of the key men who could have a big say in the outcome of the game.
3. Rohit Sharma - 10%
On his day, Rohit Sharma can destroy any attack. The only man with two double hundred in ODIs, Sharma, needs to fire to get India off to a solid start. If he clicks, the spectators will be in for a treat and the opposition, in a lot of trouble!
4. Ahmed Shehzad - 8%
One of the most talented young batsmen on the scene, Ahmed Shehzad has flattered to deceive. However, with a string of decent performances, he has cemented his place in the Pakistani top-order and against India, Misbah-ul-Haq would be looking at him to get the team off to a start.
5. Shahid Afridi - 8%
The man for all seasons, Shahid Afridi is the most dangerous player in over limited contest. The maverick all-rounder can turn the game on his head with both bat and his ball and will surely be one of the men to watch out for!