IPL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Winners (2008-2025)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting and competitive T20 tournaments in the world. The IPL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Winners list features cricket’s biggest game-changers. This award honors the player who dominates the season with batting, bowling, and fielding brilliance. From power hitters to star bowlers, these MVPs leave a lasting impact, making every IPL season unforgettable with their match-winning performances.

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 (2008-2025)

Year	Player	Team	Key Performance
2008	Shane Watson	Rajasthan Royals	472 runs, 17 wickets
2009	Adam Gilchrist	Deccan Chargers	495 runs, 18 dismissals
2010	Sachin Tendulkar	Mumbai Indians	618 runs
2011	Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bangalore	608 runs, 8 wickets
2012	Sunil Narine	Kolkata Knight Riders	24 wickets
2013	Shane Watson	Rajasthan Royals	543 runs, 13 wickets
2014	Glenn Maxwell	Punjab Kings	552 runs, 1 wicket
2015	Andre Russell	Kolkata Knight Riders	326 runs, 14 wickets
2016	Virat Kohli	Royal Challengers Bangalore	973 runs
2017	Ben Stokes	Rising Pune Supergiant	316 runs, 12 wickets
2018	Sunil Narine	Kolkata Knight Riders	357 runs, 17 wickets
2019	Andre Russell	Kolkata Knight Riders	510 runs, 11 wickets
2020	Jofra Archer	Rajasthan Royals	113 runs, 20 wickets
2021	Harshal Patel	Royal Challengers Bangalore	59 runs, 32 wickets
2022	Jos Buttler	Rajasthan Royals	863 runs
2023	Shubman Gill	Gujarat Titans	890 runs
2024	Sunil Narine	Kolkata Knight Riders	488 runs, 17 wickets
2025	–	–	–

Players Who Have Won the MVP Award Multiple Times

Some players have dominated the IPL and won the MVP award more than once. Here are the players who have won the award multiple times:

1. Sunil Narine (2012, 2018, 2024) – 3 Times
2. Shane Watson (2008, 2013) – 2 Times
3. Andre Russell (2015, 2019) – 2 Times

Most Memorable MVP Performances in IPL History

1. Virat Kohli (2016 – Royal Challengers Bangalore)

The 2016 season belonged to Virat Kohli. He scored 973 runs in 16 matches, the most in a single IPL season. Kohli also hit 4 centuries, making it one of the greatest individual seasons ever.

2. Andre Russell (2019 – Kolkata Knight Riders)

Russell was a one-man army for KKR in 2019. He smashed 510 runs at a strike rate of 204.81, hitting sixes all over the park. He also took 11 wickets, making him the most feared all-rounder in the league.

3. Sunil Narine (2012, 2018, 2024 – Kolkata Knight Riders)

Narine has been a game-changer for KKR. In 2012, he took 24 wickets with an economy of just 5.47. In 2018, he added 357 runs to his 17 wickets, proving his all-round ability. In 2024, he once again dominated with 488 runs and 17 wickets, showing that he is still a force in the IPL.