Players with Most Player of the Match Awards in IPL History [2025 Updated]

India’s most popular and beloved tournament, Indian Premier League is a place where players come from different countries and set their own milestones. This is a place which gives opportunities to new talent who can take cricket to another level. There are many players who won several titles including the top 10 most players of the match. From AB de Villiers to Virat Kohli, there are several players who won the player of the match title in the IPL. With their outstanding performance, players are set to break the unbreakable records which every IPL fans are waiting for.

Below, in this article we will talk about the top 10 players of the match in the history of IPL. So, if you want to know who has the most player of the match awards in the history of IPL, kindly read the entire article.

Most Player of the Match Awards in the IPL

Player	Matches	Runs	Player of the Match Awards
AB de Villiers	184	5162	25
Chris Gayle	142	4965	22
Rohit Sharma	272	7046	21
Virat Kohli	267	8618	19
David Warner	184	6565	18
MS Dhoni	278	5439	18

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1. AB de Villiers 

South African player AB de Villiers is a famous 360 degree player who can score runs in each area of the ground. He has played a total of 184 matches in which he scored a total of 5162 runs and got a total of 25 player of the match awards.

2. Chris Gayle 

West Indies player Chris Gayle is a well known batter who was a giant hitter in IPL. He has played a total of 142 matches in which he scored a total of 4965 runs and got a total of 22 player of the match awards.

3. Rohit Sharma

Indian batter Rohit Sharma is known as hitman of IPL. He has played a total of 272 matches in which he scored a total of 7046 runs and got a total of 21 player of the match awards.

4. Virat Kohli

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is a popular player in IPL. He has played a total of 267 matches in which he scored a total of 8618 runs and got a total of 19 player of the match awards.

5. David Warner

Australian cricketer David Warner is a well known player who has been playing for a very long time. He has played a total of 184 matches in which he scored a total of 6565 runs and got a total of 18 player of the match awards.

5. MS Dhoni

Indian captain MS Dhoni is a well known player who is known for his sharp mindset and coolness on field. He has played a total of 278 matches in which he scored a total of 5439 runs and got a total of 18 player of the match awards.

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