Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni Rank Among IPL’s Top Player of the Match Award Winners

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April 21, 2025

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni Rank Among IPL’s Top Player of the Match Award Winners

One of the biggest honours in the IPL is the Player of the Match (POTM) award, given to the player who makes the biggest impact. As of April 21, 2025, some legendary players have earned this award multiple times, with names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers leading the way. Who are the top players with the most POTM awards in IPL history?

Virat Kohli’s Brilliant Performance

Virat Kohli, a star for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), proved once again why he is one of the best in the IPL. In a match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Kohli played an unbeaten 73 runs. His superb batting helped RCB win by seven wickets, earning him the POTM award. This was his 19th POTM award in the IPL, moving him ahead of MS Dhoni, who has 18. Moreover, Kohli has scored 322 runs in eight innings in IPL 2025, with an average of 64.40 and a strike rate of 140.

Rohit Sharma Takes the Lead

On the same day, Rohit Sharma, the star of Mumbai Indians (MI), also made headlines. In a match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rohit’s outstanding performance helped MI secure a third straight win. His efforts earned him the POTM award, taking his tally to 20. Before this match, Rohit was tied with Kohli at 19 awards. Now, he has moved ahead, claiming the third spot on the all-time list.

Most Player of the match award among Indian Players in IPL:

Rohit Sharma – 20*
Virat Kohli – 19
MS Dhoni – 18 pic.twitter.com/r7Xz8L0fCB

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 20, 2025

The All-Time Leaders

While Kohli and Rohit are shining in IPL 2025, the top two spots for the most POTM awards belong to other cricket legends. AB de Villiers, another RCB great, holds the record with 25 POTM awards. His incredible batting and game-changing performances have made him the leader. In second place is Chris Gayle, known for his explosive hitting, with 22 awards. Both players have left a huge mark on the IPL with their exciting play.

Meanwhile, MS Dhoni and David Warner are tied for fifth place with 18 POTM awards each. Dhoni, stand-in CSK captain, is known for his calm leadership and match-finishing skills. Warner, an Australian star, has delivered consistent performances for teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals.

Players with the most Player of the Match awards in IPL history-

Rank	Player	Player of the Match Awards
1	AB de Villiers	25
2	Chris Gayle	22
3	Rohit Sharma*	20
4	Virat Kohli*	19
5	MS Dhoni*	18
5	David Warner	18

As IPL 2025 continues, both Kohli and Rohit have a chance to climb higher on the list. Kohli is just one award away from matching Rohit’s 20, and both are chasing Gayle’s 22. With RCB and MI performing well, fans can expect more exciting performances from these stars. Meanwhile, the legendary captain MS Dhoni could also add to his tally if he delivers big moments for the Chennai Super Kings.