In the match against DareDevils on 7th April 2010 at Eden Gardens, many people were wondering why Dada was awarded with the Man of the Match since Mendis tool brilliant 2 wickets, Gayle and Angelo scored more than 40. Here are 5 reasons why he was declared as Man of the Match:

1 . He scored a brilliant half century.
2 . His Gambhir run-out became the turning point.
3 . His brilliant fielding saved many runs.
4 . He encouraged all the youngsters.
5 . He showed brilliant captaincy.