IPL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Winners (2008-2026)
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 stage in the world. Every season produces match-winners, but only one player earns the title of Most Valuable Player (MVP) — the cricketer who impacts the tournament across batting, bowling, and fielding.
With the historic IPL 2025 season completed, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden trophy, it’s time to update the official IPL MVP Award winners list (2008–2026) with verified data.
History of the IPL MVP Award
When the IPL started in 2008, this award was originally called the “Player of the Tournament”. It was later renamed “Most Valuable Player (MVP)” in 2013. Unlike other awards that focus only on batting or bowling, the MVP award looks at a player’s overall performance.
Over the years, many legendary cricketers have won this award, including Virat Kohli, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shane Watson, and Jos Buttler. Some players have even won the award multiple times, proving their consistency and dominance in the tournament.
How is the IPL MVP Selected?
The IPL governing body uses a special points system to decide the MVP winner each season. The player with the highest points at the end of the tournament wins the award. The points system works like this:
- Hitting a four (4 runs) – 2.5 points
- Hitting a six (6 runs) – 3.5 points
- Taking a wicket – 3.5 points
- Bowling a dot ball – 1 point
- Taking a catch or making a stumping – 2.5 points
This system rewards all-rounders because they can contribute in multiple ways. A player who performs well in both batting and bowling has a higher chance of winning the MVP award.
Full List of IPL MVP Winners (2008-2026)
| Year | Player | Team | Key Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shane Watson | Rajasthan Royals | 472 runs, 17 wickets |
| 2009 | Adam Gilchrist | Deccan Chargers | 495 runs |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | Mumbai Indians | 618 runs |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 608 runs, 8 wickets |
| 2012 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 24 wickets |
| 2013 | Shane Watson | Rajasthan Royals | 543 runs, 13 wickets |
| 2014 | Glenn Maxwell | Punjab Kings | 552 runs |
| 2015 | Andre Russell | KKR | 326 runs, 14 wickets |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 973 runs |
| 2017 | Ben Stokes | Rising Pune Supergiant | 316 runs, 12 wickets |
| 2018 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 357 runs, 17 wickets |
| 2019 | Andre Russell | KKR | 510 runs, 11 wickets |
| 2020 | Jofra Archer | Rajasthan Royals | 20 wickets |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | RCB | 32 wickets |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | Rajasthan Royals | 863 runs |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 890 runs |
| 2024 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 488 runs, 17 wickets |
| 2025 | Suryakumar Yadav | Mumbai Indians | 717 runs, 320.5 MVP points |
Suryakumar Yadav (2025 – Mumbai Indians)
The biggest update for 2026 is the inclusion of Suryakumar Yadav as the IPL 2025 MVP.
Despite Mumbai Indians not reaching the final, SKY dominated the season with:
- 717 runs
- Strike rate of 168
- 320.5 MVP points
He often carried the MI batting lineup single-handedly and narrowly edged out Orange Cap winner Sai Sudharsan in the MVP race.
This marked Suryakumar’s first IPL MVP title.
Important Distinction: Season MVP vs Final MOTM (2025)
While Suryakumar Yadav won the Season MVP, the IPL 2025 Final Player of the Match was Krunal Pandya, who delivered 2/17 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure their first-ever IPL trophy.
These are two separate awards and should not be confused.
Players with Multiple IPL MVP Awards
Only a few players have won the MVP more than once.
| Player | Titles |
|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 3 (2012, 2018, 2024) |
| Shane Watson | 2 (2008, 2013) |
| Andre Russell | 2 (2015, 2019) |
Sunil Narine remains the most successful MVP in IPL history with three titles.
Most Memorable MVP Seasons
Virat Kohli – 2016
973 runs in 16 matches.
Four centuries.
Still the highest single-season run tally in IPL history.
Andre Russell – 2019
510 runs at a strike rate over 200 plus 11 wickets.
One of the most destructive all-round seasons ever.
Sunil Narine – 2024
488 runs and 17 wickets.
An all-round masterclass that revived KKR’s dominance.
FAQs – IPL MVP Award
Who won the IPL MVP Award in 2025?
Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians).
Who has won the IPL MVP Award the most times?
Sunil Narine with three MVP titles.
What is the prize money for IPL MVP?
₹10 lakh.
Is MVP the same as Player of the Match in Final?
No. MVP is awarded for overall season performance. Final MOTM is awarded for one match only.
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