Most Man of the Match Awards in IPL by Indian Players: Rohit Sharma Leads Indian Players with Highest Player of the Match Honors

Most Player of the Match Awards won by Indians in the IPL

Most Player of the Match Awards won by Indians in the IPL: Mumbai Indians’ captain Rohit Sharma claimed his 19th Man of the Match accolade in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday (April 11), following his game-winning performance against the Delhi Capitals.

Surpassing David Warner on the overall list, Rohit now holds the record for the most Man of the Match awards among Indian players in the IPL. However, he still falls short of retired AB de Villiers, who has 25, and Chris Gayle with 22. In this article, we’ll explore the Indian players with the most Player of the Match Awards in the IPL:

IPL 2023 – Most Player of the Match Awards won by Indians in the IPL

5. Suresh Raina – 14

Popularly known as “Mr. IPL,” Suresh Raina also features on the list of Indian players with the most Player of the Match Awards in the IPL. The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman has claimed the award 14 times and has been one of the most consistent performers in the league. Raina’s contributions have been crucial to CSK’s success, with a total of 5528 runs, one century, and 39 half-centuries to his name.

4. Virat Kohli – 14

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli ranks fourth among Indians in terms of the Player of the Match Awards in the IPL, with 14 titles to his name.

Kohli is the league’s highest run-scorer, amassing over 6700 runs. Since the IPL’s inception, he has played several remarkable innings, earning widespread admiration and applause for his role in RCB’s success.

3. Yusuf Pathan – 16

Yusuf Pathan Former Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Yusuf Pathan holds the third-highest Player of the Match Award among Indians in the IPL.

As a skilled all-rounder, Pathan frequently clinched victories for his team single-handedly. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball defined his career, amassing 3204 runs and taking 42 wickets throughout the league.

2. MS Dhoni – 17 (2nd Highest MOM Award IPL )

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is the second-highest Indian recipient of the Player of the Match Awards in the IPL, boasting 17 titles.

Widely regarded as one of the best cricket finishers, Dhoni has scored over 5000 runs in the league despite his lower batting position. His 17 awards testify to his significant contributions.

1. Rohit Sharma – 19

Mumbai Indians’ Captain Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most Player of the Match Awards among Indians in the IPL.

The batsman has earned an impressive 19 accolades in the league. He has played a pivotal role in the team’s success, amassing 5966 runs, including one century and 41 half-centuries

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