the man of the match

man of the match

The male athlete who performed best in a sporting match, especially a game of football (soccer), rugby, or cricket. Primarily heard in UK. Though his team lost, the captain's impressive display on the pitch led to him being named man of the match.
See also: man, match, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the ˌman of the ˈmatch

(British English, sport) the man who plays the best in a game of football, cricket, etc.
See also: man, match, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • man of the match
  • woman of the match
  • be all over bar the shouting
  • false start
  • a false start
  • tap up
  • match day
  • waiver
  • clear waivers
  • free agent
References in periodicals archive
by Times News Service Yeshwanth from Salalah Young Cricket Academy, Al Nasr Club was declared the man of the match Supplied Photo
Cricket: Emphatic win for Mohammed Riaz and Co
He was declared the man of the match as he had grabbed two wickets earlier.
Runaway victories for Selex and Masters Club
Nayeem was the man of the match for his 42 runs off 32 balls.
Nazar Guys, Azizia XI, UBCC, Gulbarga score wins in JPL
"If Paul Galvin was the man of the match then he should have got man of the match, but he kept going on about Paul Galvin not being in for man of the match because of this behaviour.
O SE: TOHILL GOT GALVIN IN TROUBLE; Ex-teammate accuses TV pundit over star's banning
Routledge was stupendous but Jose gets the man of the match because of his goal.
PUNTERS PANEL
For Moldgreen, Bradley Tracey and Ethan shared the man of the match award after hat tricks.
Ronan's try romp
Captain Mahesh, who scored a quick-fire knock of 35 runs, was adjudged the Man of the Match. He was ably supported by Thomas, who scored 30.
CDC, M Pallonji start with wins
In reply OIG scored just 19 runs and lost the match by 63 runs, Israr (United Metal) took four wickets was and declared the man of the match. In a Group A match between Al Khoud CC and Al Watanee, Al Khoud scored 86 runs, Faisal scored unbeaten 47 runs to beat Al Watanee easily by 57 runs.
United Metal, Al Khoud CC, Asad and OEC post easy wins
For me, Shay Given just edged the Man of the Match award.
PUNTERS PANEL; Our panel give their views on the FA Cup stalemate at Hull City
Puneet (Ibn Sina) was the man of the match. In the third match Fayyaz with a brilliant 70 helped Asfandyar CT beat Xsova in amathc played at the same venue.
Styro Cup kicks off in grand style
The man of the match awards went to Scott Marshall and Neil Blades.
Albert in the Hunt for top honours; Synergy Blyth and Wansbeck Sunday Lg
Murthaza was declared the man of the match for his 31 runs and 2 wickets.
Ruwi Kings, Sunshine and Muscat Warriors enter RC Cup quarterfinals
The man of the match awards were handed out to John Watson and Jimmy Hyman.
Services with a smile after win
Red Bats beat the Directors in the first match of the day, Raghu was declared the man of the match, followed by NTS XI who lost to OEC in a low scoring match.
Ruwi Kings cruise into semifinals
Satish of Coastal was the man of the match. In the second semifinal between Al Khoud CC and Shamel International, Al Khoud succeeded Shamel Int'l by 4 wickets.
Coastal defend title against Al Khoud