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Around the world, cricket fans are enthralled with the Indian Premier League (IPL). With a diverse roster of international superstars and emerging local talent, the event not only provides intense entertainment but also significantly impacts career development. Millions of people watch because of its format, which combines fierce competition with franchise-based teams.
Individual performances shine brightly, records are broken, and new stars are born on this stage. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is given to the player who excels the most. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is given to the top players each season in recognition of their noteworthy contributions to the competition. The honour, originally known as the "Man of the Tournament," was renamed the MVP award in 2013.
Every MVP winner, from Suryakumar Yadav's most recent victory in 2025 to Shane Watson's all-around mastery in 2008, has been important in determining his team's success. While power hitters like Andre Russell and Glenn Maxwell have delighted fans with their spectacular performances, legends like Chris Gayle, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli have established their dominance. With four MVP winners, the Kolkata Knight Riders' domination demonstrates the team's capacity to develop players who have an impact.
Notably, Sunil Narine has won MVP three times (in 2012, 2018, and 2024), demonstrating his unwavering excellence. Andre Russell (2015 and 2019) and Shane Watson (2008 and 2013) have each won the award twice, demonstrating their crucial contributions to their teams.
A player's overall contributions, including their batting, bowling, and fielding performances, are taken into account while awarding the MVP. The battle for this prestigious honour is getting fiercer as the IPL develops, which motivates players to improve every season.
Here is the complete list of MVP winners from IPL 2008 to 2025.
Year |
Player |
Team |
2008 |
Shane Watson |
Rajasthan Royals |
2009 |
Adam Gilchrist |
Deccan Chargers |
2010 |
Sachin Tendulkar |
Mumbai Indians |
2011 |
Chris Gayle |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2012 |
Sunil Narine |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
2013 |
Shane Watson |
Rajasthan Royals |
2014 |
Glenn Maxwell |
Punjab Kings |
2015 |
Andre Russell |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
2016 |
Virat Kohli |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2017 |
Ben Stokes |
Rising Pune Supergiant |
2018 |
Sunil Narine |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
2019 |
Andre Russell |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
2020 |
Jofra Archer |
Rajasthan Royals |
2021 |
Harshal Patel |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2022 |
Jos Buttler |
Rajasthan Royals |
2023 |
Shubman Gill |
Gujarat Titans |
2024 |
Sunil Narine |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
2025 |
Suryakumar Yadav |
Mumbai Indians |
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