Funny Cricket Awards That Stole the Show in Cricket Leagues!

Over the past few years, players have not just walked away with medals and cash prizes, but also with a few items that turned out to be bizarre and unexpected. From the Coca-Cola Cup to the Hair Dryer, players have also received enormous rewards, which left the fans and cricketing world in laughter. Let’s take a look at some of the funniest cricket records that made the headlines.

1. James Vince’s Hair-Raising PSL Reward

One of the latest incidents when it comes to the funniest rewards for the Player of the Match came out in the Pakistan Super League 2025, which drew attention from fans all over the world. In the third match of the tournament, Multan Sultans faced Karachi Kings at the National Stadium. Choosing to bat first, Multan Sultans scored 234 runs for 3 wickets, thanks to the century of Mohammad Rizwan. However, Karachi Kings were able to chase down the target with 4 balls remaining, as James Vince smashed 101 runs off 43 balls, and eventually was the POTM.

In the dressing room, he was also awarded a hair dryer by the team for his contribution to this massive chase, and the video of the same was also posted on the Instagram handle of Karachi Kings. This moment drew attention from cricket fans worldwide, as PSL is also being compared with the IPL levels, allowing the fans to troll the prizes given by them. James Vince also posted an Instagram story of the gift received by the team, where he said, “Here she is, lovely upgrade on the hotel dryer”.

2. Not Just a Trophy – He Got Land in the U.S.

How funny would it be for a player to receive an asset such as land for his impressive performances in the cricket matches? This incident took place in the Global T20 Canada during the 2023 season, where Sherfane Rutherford showcased his impressive performances for the Montreal Tigers throughout the tournament, winning both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in the finals.

In the award ceremony, Rutherford was given ½ acres of land in the USA for being the Player of the Tournament, which made him the best player of the season and also a landowner in the United States. Sherfane Rutherford scored 38 runs in the finals to allow the Montreal Tigers to win the title. He was also the second highest run scorer of the season, with an average of 44 runs in 8 innings and scoring 220 runs for the team.

3. Cutting Grass & Cutting Through Batting Orders

Just when one could think that the awards couldn’t be more hilarious, Makhaya Ntini from South Africa got rewarded with a lawnmower for his performances in the game against Ireland. South Africa and Ireland went against each other in 2003, and the match was played in Dublin. Boeta Dippenaar, Jacques Rudolph, and Graeme Smith helped the team to post a mammoth total of 294 on the board.

Makhaya Ntini went on to dominate with the ball, as he took 3 wickets and conceded just 21 runs off his spell, taking the wickets of Andre Botha, Peter Gillespie, and Jeremy Bray. Following this, Ireland was all out at the score of 162, allowing the Proteas to win the game. Ntini was the Player of the Match for his bowling performances, and he received a lawn mower for the same. Later, he exchanged the reward for cash with his sponsors, but he also clicked some pictures with the same.

4. Took Home a Blender

Among all the weird prizes one has won in the cricket matches, the award received by Luke Wright could also be a hilarious one. In 2013, Victoria Sporting Club went against Abahani Limited in the Dhaka Premier Division. Coming off to bowl first, Abahani had a brilliant display with the same, as Luke Wright starred with 3 wickets, conceding just 33 runs. As a result, Monir Hossain and his team were all out at the score of 234, as Soumya Sarkar and Abdullah Al Mamum smashed fifties.

Although Wright had already contributed to the bowl, he also went off to contribute in the chase, where he scored 66 runs off just 49 balls, which played a crucial role in the team’s win. With his all-around performances, Wright received the Player of the Match award, and he was given a blender. This was one of the most surprising moments for the cricket fans, and even Luke Wright took to the internet after receiving the blender.

5. Pooran Gets a Rockstar Reward

Nicholas Pooran, who is now a big name in franchise cricket, has also received a hilarious reward for his performances, not in the T20 leagues but in the international matches. During the T20I series between West Indies and India, Pooran received the Player of the Series Award for scoring 176 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 141.93 and an average of 35.20.

Following the same, Pooran left early as he had to catch a flight, but his name was present at the award ceremony. Winning the Player of the Series, Nicholas Pooran was given an electric guitar and 1000 US dollars, which was collected by the Windies captain Rovman Powell, on his behalf. Pooran played an impressive innings in the fifth match, scoring 47, allowing West Indies to win the decider clash.

6. CPL Awards Snacks Voucher to Star Player

The Caribbean Premier League has been regarded by cricket fans as the best and sometimes also the funniest, having various laughter-filled moments. This league started off in 2013, and following its success, Sunshine Snacks decided to join the league as a sponsor in the CPL 2017 season. As the sponsors also decide the rewards to be given to the POTM, Sunshine Snacks also did the same, but it ended up hilariously.

Players who hit the best shot of the match were given a snack voucher by Sunshine Snacks as a reward for their performances in the game. This award was also called the “Sunshine Snacks Power Shot of the Day” and it has also been won by various known cricketers such as Kevon Cooper, Martin Guptill, Darren Bravo, among several others.

7. Jasprit “The Transporter” Bumrah Wins a Mini Truck

Jasprit Bumrah has been known for his various match-winning performances for the Indian cricket team, making him the most prominent bowler for the team in the current generation. India and Sri Lanka faced each other in a multi-format series, which was played in Sri Lanka. During the five-match ODI series, India was able to dominate well, giving a whitewash to the Lankans at their home ground.

Bumrah delivered some exceptional performances, as he was able to clinch 15 wickets for the team in five matches at an exceptional average of 11.27, with a five-wicket haul. In the Player of the Series Award, Bumrah received a Mini Truck for his performances, and later, MS Dhoni, the veteran wicket keeper, was seen driving the truck with the team members after the match.

Wrapping It Up

Cricket, being a serious game, has also been filled with various laughter moments off the field, when players received unexpected rewards for their impressive performances. From hair dryers to mini trucks, and from electric guitars to snack vouchers, there have been several other bizarre rewards that players received for their performances for the team in critical situations. These rewards also proved that cricket is not just about the moments on the field; it is also about the unexpected joy and humour, giving fans some unforgettable moments.