Man of the match

[urbestfriend]

I know Dhoni's is equally good knock and he finished the game but I still feel Gauti deserved the MOM more than Dhoni. Gauti's innings was a special, especially considering he was in the crease from the very first over. He had to face new ball from Malinga and he had to consolidate the innings when India was reeling under pressure for 32/2. But he played a brilliant innings along with Kohli to build a partnership. Hallmark of this innings is he never allowed run rate to go down, he played the spinners beautifully, taking a risk or two every few overs. Its one of the most amazing innings ever under pressure. Of course he got out for a stupid looking shot, but thats how he plays. And by the time he got out, India was almost on the verge of victory. If he had scored that three run, whole world would have gone crazy about that innings, but he didn't get enough credit for the innings because he didn't score century. Dhoni's innings was good, but I feel when he came to bat India was in relatively good position and pitch was eased. I think even if UV had come in that position, he would also have played the same innings. So in the euphoria of so called Captains innings by commentators, Gauti didn't get his due , whereas he should've been awarded MOM.

[Aaku]

MAHI GAUTI

[dangerman85]

Yes pressure on gambhir was more than dhoni when he first arrived at crease but dhoni stayed till the end and guided the team to victory while gambhir threw his wicket away with a rash shot otherwise he would have got the MOM gambhir was the real MOM in the 20/20 world cup final but did not get it for some strange reason.

[urbestfriend]

It was really emotional when Gauti dedicated this to 26/11 victims and soldiers on the Indian border. what a patriot, my respect for him shot up immensely after that statement.

[dangerman85]

It was really emotional when Gauti dedicated this to 26/11 victims and soldiers on the Indian border. what a patriot' date=' my respect for him shot up immensely after that statement.[/quote'] and pakis got another reason to hate him:cantstop:

[urbestfriend]

and pakis got another reason to hate him:cantstop:

Oh...I'm just loving it :icflove: What an intense character this guy is :haha:

[Ranjha]

Gambhir innings was the best yesterday to take India from 31/2 to close to victory yesterday.

[Sachin=GOD]

IMO both should've got it.

[Roshanrocks]

In the end Dhoni scored just 6 runs less than gauti. What eventually went in Dhoni's favour is that he stayed till the end and finished the job, whereas gauti almost gave it away... The difference may be miniscule, but i guess the MOM judges donot want to share the awards

[Raghav_12]

Until it was announced, I had no doubt that it's going to be Gambhir. He was there in the middle from score of 0/1 to score of 223/3. By the time he got out, there was no much doubt left about india winning the cup. But it looks like a trivial matter to discuss at this point.

[sangrock]

Until it was announced, I had no doubt that it's going to be Gambhir. He was there in the middle from score of 0/1 to score of 223/3. By the time he got out, there was no much doubt left about india winning the cup. But it looks like a trivial matter to discuss at this point.

Agreed! Sud have been Gauti. Love the man. Post match dedication speech was very touching. RESPECT!

[flamy]

He was our MoM in T20 WC Final. Wat a player!

[littlemaster1982]

He was our MoM in T20 WC Final. Wat a player!

It was Irfan Pathan. Gambhir wouldn't have minded anyway :)

[ensd2]

Both deserves it

[akshayxyz]

real badass of the match. Respect :hatsoff:

[vvvslaxman]

Both deserved it. If he had gotten little closer and got out Gauti would have got. But "rascal" Dhoni had plenty to do even after Gauti got out. It is hard to keep your cool as you get closer to target. He kept his composure and finished the job.

[Clarke]

Thank heavens we do not have "Jaya was robbed of the award" thread. Western padosis can learn from the Southern padosis. GG & MSD are living legends

[Trichromatic]

Small thread, but even then people weren't accusing Dhoni of hogging limelights or comparing it with tailenders batting to belittle it.

[Number]

Even then most of the fans wanted Gauti to get it.

Dhoni's phoney tactics of self promotion in movies or in batting order in easy conditions got more clear over the time.