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IPL has changed the dynamics of T20 cricket. Since the beginning, it has been the best stage for a player to showcase their skills in front of the world. It is a batting-dominated game as they have a default opportunity to smash the ball and change the game. Some well-known names have left their impact for a longer time. They are the backbones keeping the team strong and helping them win the game. Let’s see the top five players who have won the most Man of the Match awards.
- AB De Villiers – 25 times
This South African skipper is the best overseas player. He is part of the team Royal Challengers Bangalore and won most of the matches. He is capable of doing anything. He is a multitasker be it a finisher, leader, superb fielder, and many more. He has played 184 IPL matches and scored a total of 5162 runs with an average strike rate of 39.70 and 151.68. He was awarded 25 times as a Man of the Match award.
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- Chris Gayle – 22 times
The Boss of Universe stands 2nd in this category. He has won the man of the match award. There must be hardly any record that Chris does not have earned. He has a record of earning the highest individual runs and innings. Plus, the record of scoring a maximum of sixes. He is called the legend of IPL T20. He has played 142 matches and scored 4975 runs.
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- Rohit Sharma – 18 Times
Rohit Sharma stands third in this category. He is considered the best captain in a cash-rich league. Not just is he a consistent performer but he is also the best captain. He has played around 213 games and led Mumbai Indians to win five times. He has the record of scoring third highest runs in T20 with 5528 runs. He won the 18 Man of the Matches award now.
- David Warner – 17 times
This Australian Cricketer is in 4th position. He is one of the best overseas cricketers who has done very well in the IPL. He has played 150 matches in the IPL out of which he was awarded the Man of the Match Award 17 times. Warner has also made history by winning the Orange Cap thrice in his IPL career. This left-handed cricketer has left a long-lasting effect on the audience.
- MS Dhoni – 17 times
The former Indian Skipper is one of the best finishers of the IPL. MS Dhoni is one of the best captains of India and had. He has the maximum number of matches in the IPL history. He did very well with his gloves, bat, and also as a captain. Dhoni has played 202 matches out of which he won 17 times as a man of the match. Every season has players who show incredible skills and help their team to win. The players’ roles are vital to make the team win. The cricketer scoring the most runs doesn’t need to get the reward. Certain situations led to deciding who will get the award.
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