IPL Man Of The Series


Sunil Narine won the Most Valuable Player award in IPL 2024 (BCCI)Sunil Narine won the Most Valuable Player award in IPL 2024 (BCCI)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a spectacle of extraordinary talents and breathtaking performances. At the heart of this excitement is the "Man of the Series" award, later renamed in 2013 as the "IPL Most Valuable Player" award.

This accolade is reserved for players who have consistently delivered impactful performances throughout the season, shaping the course of the tournament with their exceptional skills. 

It highlights those who have had a significant influence, not just with the bat or ball but often with both.


IPL Man of The Series Award Winners List

Year
Man of the Series
Team
2008Shane WatsonRajasthan Royals
2009Adam GilchristDeccan Chargers
2010Sachin TendulkarMumbai Indians
2011Chris GayleRoyal Challengers Banglaore
2012Sunil NarineKolkata Knight Riders
2013Shane WatsonRajasthan Royals
2014Glenn Maxwell
Kings XI Punjab
2015Andre RussellKolkata Knight Riders
2016Virat KohliRoyal Challengers Banglaore
2017Ben StokesRising Pune Supergiant
2018Sunil NarineKolkata Knight Riders
2019Andre RussellKolkata Knight Riders
2020Jofra ArcherRajasthan Royals
2021Harshal PatelRoyal Challengers Banglaore
2022Jos ButtlerRajasthan Royals
2023Shubman GillGujarat Titans
2024Sunil NarineKolkata Knight Riders


Frequently Asked questions (FAQs) About IPL Man of the Series Award Winners

Q.1. Who was the first IPL Man of the Series Award winner?

Answer: Shane Watson won the first IPL Man of the Series Award in 2008, playing for Rajasthan Royals.

Q.2. Has any player won the IPL Man of the Series Award multiple times?

Answer: Yes, Sunil Narine has won the MVP award thrice. Meanwhile, Shane Watson and Andre Russell have won the IPL Man of the Series Award twice.

Q.3. Has any uncapped Indian player won the IPL Man of the Series Award?

Answer: Yes, Harshal Patel is the only uncapped Indian player, who won the IPL Man of the Series Award in 2021.

Q.4. Which team's players have won the most IPL Man of the Series Awards?

Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders' players have won the most IPL Man of the Series Awards.

Q.5. Does the IPL Man of the Series Award winner always come from the winning team?

Answer: No, the IPL Man of the Series Award winner doesn’t always come from the winning team; it’s based on individual performance throughout the season.