MVP winners in IPL History
Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League has not just been about team triumphs but also about individual brilliance. Let us look at details on MVP winners in IPL History
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, earlier known as the “Man of the Tournament,” is a testament to those who made the biggest difference, be it through runs, wickets, or game-defining all-round performances.
From Shane Watson’s dominant 2008 to Suryakumar Yadav’s stellar run in 2025, the MVP list showcases players who carried their teams on their shoulders.
These cricketers didn’t always end up in the winning side, but their individual brilliance stood out. Interestingly, only 7 of the 18 MVPs have been from the title-winning side, which underlines how the award celebrates sheer impact over results.
The evolution of MVPs over the years reflects the IPL’s transition from raw aggression to more strategic and adaptive cricket.
All-rounders like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine have won it multiple times by contributing to both departments. At the same time, batters like Virat Kohli (2016) and Jos Buttler (2022) clinched it with mammoth run tallies.
The 2025 edition saw Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians crowned the MVP, courtesy of his sublime 717-run season, despite MI not reaching the final. His consistency and flair under pressure defined the batting standards for the year.
Apart from Sachin Tendulkar and Suryakumar Yadav, only Virat Kohli, Harshal Patel, and Shubman Gill have been adjudged as the Player of the Tournament in the Indian Premier League.
MVP winners in IPL History
Year MVP Most Valuable Player) Performance Winning Team
2008 Shane Watson (RR) 472 runs, 17 wickets Rajasthan Royals
2009 Adam Gilchrist (DC) 495 runs, 18 dismissals Deccan Chargers
2010 Sachin Tendulkar (MI) 618 runs Chennai Super Kings
2011 Chris Gayle (RCB) 608 runs, 8 wickets Chennai Super Kings
2012 Sunil Narine (KKR) 24 wickets Kolkata Knight Riders
2013 Shane Watson (RR) 543 runs, 13 wickets Mumbai Indians
2014 Glenn Maxwell (PBKS) 552 runs, 1 wicket Kolkata Knight Riders
2015 Andre Russell (KKR) 326 runs, 14 wickets Mumbai Indians
2016 Virat Kohli (RCB) 973 runs Sunrisers Hyderabad
2017 Ben Stokes (RPS) 316 runs, 12 wickets Mumbai Indians
2018 Sunil Narine (KKR) 357 runs, 17 wickets Chennai Super Kings
2019 Andre Russell (KKR) 510 runs, 11 wickets Mumbai Indians
2020 Jofra Archer (RR) 113 runs, 20 wickets Mumbai Indians
2021 Harshal Patel (RCB) 59 runs, 32 wickets Chennai Super Kings
2022 Jos Buttler (RR) 863 runs Gujarat Titans
2023 Shubman Gill (GT) 890 runs Chennai Super Kings
2024 Sunil Narine (KKR) 488 runs, 17 wickets Kolkata Knight Riders
2025 Suryakumar Yadav (MI) 717 runs Royal Challengers Bangalore
The IPL MVP award has become a symbol of consistent excellence and match-winning impact. Over the years, it has celebrated both flamboyant batters and dynamic all-rounders who have redefined the T20 format.
As each season unfolds, the MVP honour continues to highlight those rare individuals who rise above team outcomes and deliver game after game, making them truly invaluable to the spirit of the IPL.
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