Players with the most Player of the Match awards in IPL

Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a stage for showcasing exceptional cricketing talent. With its fast-paced format and high-stakes matches, players have had numerous opportunities to exhibit their skills and single-handedly change the course of a game. The Player of the Match award honors individuals who have had the most significant impact in a match.

Several players have consistently delivered match-winning performances, earning multiple Player of the Match accolades. These cricketers have demonstrated remarkable talent, adaptability, and composure under pressure. Their contributions have not only led their teams to victory but have also cemented their legacy in IPL history.

Let’s take a look at the players who have won the most Player of the Match awards in IPL history.

Players with the most Player of the Match awards in IPL:

On Monday, in IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni rolled back the years with a stellar performance against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, securing the Player of the Match award.

Dhoni’s unbeaten 26 off 11 balls, along with two brilliant wicket-keeping dismissals, earned him his 18th IPL Player of the Match title—his first since the 2019 season, when he won the accolade for an unbeaten 44 against the Delhi Capitals.

Despite securing his 18th Player of the Match award, MS Dhoni remains in the 5th position on the all-time list. The player with the most POTM awards in IPL history is AB de Villiers, with 25 wins. Following him is Chris Gayle, who has claimed the honor 22 times.

Rohit Sharma leads the Indian contingent with 19 Player of the Match award wins. Meanwhile, David Warner, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli each have 18 to their names.

Shane Watson, Yusuf Pathan, Sunil Narine, and Ravindra Jadeja have all won the Player of the Match award 16 times. Andre Russell and KL Rahul follow closely with 15 wins. Kieron Pollard and Suresh Raina have claimed the honor 14 times, while Jos Buttler has won it 13 times.

Here are the Players with the most Player of the Match award wins in IPL:

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