IPL has changed the view of people towards Cricket, especially T20. It is one of the best platforms for a player to demonstrate their skill in front of the whole world. Cricket is a batsman-dominated game as they get the first opportunity to hit the ball and make a run. Popular players across the globe have left their impressions for a longer span. They are the kidneys, brains, and hearts of the team. Without them, it is impossible to win a game. Let’s take a look at those players who have changed the game and created history. The players who have won the ‘Man Of The Match’ Award the maximum number of times.
AB De Villers – won 25 times
AB De Villers is from South Africa and is the best skipper overseas. He is a player for the team Royal Challengers Bangalore. Nothing is impossible for him. He knows how to multitask, be it finishing, leadership, fielding, and much more. He has a record of playing 184 matches in the IPL. He has scored 5162 Runs with an average of 39.70 strike rate of 151.68. He won the title of Man Of The Match around 25 times.
Chris Gayle – won 22 times
Chris Gayle is the Boss! He has won every record possible, so the Man of the Match Title is not an impossible task for him. He also has the record of earning the highest individual runs and innings individually. Also, he has a record of scoring the maximum number of sixes. He is named the Legend of the IPL T20. He has played 142 matches in which he scored 4795 runs. He won the Man of the Match Award 22 times.
Rohit Sharma – won 19 times
Rohit Sharma comes third in this category. In this cash-rich league, he is one of the best captains ever made. Along with the captaincy he performs very well in each match. Rohit Sharma played 213 games as a player for the Mumbai Indians. He is one of the reasons for the victory of the Mumbai Indians in the final. He has scored 5528 runs which is the third highest. He has won Man of the Match 19 times throughout the entire league.
David Warner – won 18 times
Australian Cricketer David Warner comes 4th in this list. He is one of the best international cricketers who has played well in the IPL. Out of 150 matches, he has won the Man of the Match Award 18 times. David Warner also made the record of winning the Orange Cap not once, not twice but thrice. David Warner is left-handed. Whenever he performs, he plays magic with his hands.
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M.S Dhoni – won 17 times
M.S Dhoni was a former Indian Skipper and one of the best Captains of India. He has a record of winning the maximum number of matches in the IPL. Out of 202 matches, he played he was awarded the Man of The Match Award 17 times. Each season comes with a new player and some extraordinary skills are seen. Their skills play an important part in winning the match. The man of the match is decided upon who played very well in the present situation of the game.
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