IPL 2023: Most Man of the Match in IPL

Have you ever wondered who holds the record for the most Man of the Match in history of the IPL? AB de Villiers, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore, has won the “Man of the Match” award more times than any other player in the history of the Indian Premier League, making him one of the players with the most man of the match .

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the ultimate challenge for T20 players. It showcases their talent and skill to the world and lets them compete with the best. Some players have become IPL legends by winning the mos Player of the match awards in the history of IPL. Here are five of them, from Swapnil Asnodkar to Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya to Chris Gayle.

Most Man of the Match in IPL
Most Man of the Match in IPL

These players can also earn great rewards, as there is a lot of prize money involved in each match for them. It would be interesting to know which player in the IPL has received the most man of the match awards?

Player with Most Man of the Match Award in IPL

The Player of the Match award is the most prestigious individual honor in the IPL. It is awarded to the player who has made the biggest impact on the game, regardless of whether they are a batsman, bowler, or fielder.

Here is a listing of five players who have won most Player of the Match awards in IPL:

In a tournament like the IPL, where the best players from all over the world take part, an award such as Man of the Match reflects the caliber of the awardee.Below is list of top 5 players who archived this award.

List of Most Man of The Match in IPL

RankPlayerTeamsAwards
1AB de VilliersRoyal Challengers Bangalore25
2Chris GaylePunjab Kings22
3Rohit SharmaMumbai Indians19
4David WarnerDelhi Capitals18
5MS DhoniChennai Super Kings17
6Shane WatsonChennai Super Kings16
7Yusuf PathanKolkata Knight Riders16
8Virat KohliRoyal Challengers Bangalore15
9Suresh RainaChennai Super Kings14
10Kieron PollardMumbai Indians14

1. MoM Awards in IPL: AB De Villiers: 25

south african batsman ab  De Villiers who can play anywhere in the order, but he is most often used as a middle-order finisher is top the list of Man of matches in IPL. He is known for his ability to hit the ball hard and clear the boundary with ease. His strike rate of 152.2 is one of the highest in the IPL.

De Villiers has played a key role in RCB’s success over the years. He has helped the team reach the IPL final on three occasions. He has also won the Orange Cap for the most runs in the IPL twice.

Although De Villiers has retired from international cricket, he is still one of the most popular and successful players in the IPL. He is one of the most commonly named Man of the Match award winners in tournament history, and he is sure to continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.

2. Chris Gayle – 22 

Number two on the list of the most ‘Man of the Match‘ awards in IPL History is the legend Universe Boss with 22. There is no doubt that Chris Gayle is regarded as one of the greatest batters in the history of T20 cricket, having made over 14000 runs, including 22 hundred – the next best player has made 8 hundreds; having scored over 14000 runs and including 22 hundred, Chris Gayle is the best batter in T20 cricket.

He has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) in the IPL, making an impact for each team. Gayle is the player who has recorded the highest individual score in the history of the Indian Premier League, as well as a striking rate that is very impressive.

Premier League, as well as a striking rate that is very impressive.

Gayle’s best years in the IPL came during his stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he scored 3163 runs in 84 innings at an average of 43 and a strike rate of 153. He also smashed six centuries and 31 fifties during this time.

3. Most Man of The Match in IPL Indian Player Rohit Sharma: 19

Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, having led the Mumbai Indians to five titles. He is also among Indian players and third in the list of players in the IPL to have won 19 Player of the Match awards. Sharma is currently considered one of the best batsmen in the world and is known for his ability to hit big runs under pressure.

Sharma’s performance in the IPL has been instrumental in the Mumbai Indians’ success. He has scored over 5,000 runs in the tournament and has a strike rate of over 130. He has also been a very successful captain, leading the Mumbai Indians to the playoffs in nine of the last eleven seasons.

4. David Warner: 18 

He has won 18 Player of the Match awards in total, which is joint fourth most among all players. Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a championship in the Indian Premier League in 2016, and he is considered to be one of the best batters in the league history.

Warner played for both Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Sunrisers during his career, scoring 5449 runs at a strike rate of 140 and an average of 42 at the age of 28. During the two matches played by the two franchises, the Australian left-hander nominated two hundred each.

Following his move to SRH, Warner played for the team for six consecutive seasons, and he produced 500 runs or more in each season.

5. Mahendra Singh Dhoni: 17

In order to complete the list of men of the match in IPL, like MS Dhoni  must be included. The Indian wicket-keeper batsman is a legend in the Indian Premier League (IPL). During his first season as CSK captain in 2008, he purchased a contract worth $1.5 million, making him one of the most expensive players that season.

Dhoni has won a total of 17 man of the match awards in the IPL. During the course of 217 matches, he has scored 4716 runs. He holds the second Most Man of The Match in IPL by Indian Player.

Who won most man of the match in IPL?

AB de Villiers holds the record for the Player of the Match award (24).

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