IPL MVP Winners List (2008-2026)

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Virat Kohli (Source: X)

One of the most honourable awards in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the “Man of the Tournament”, now the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, given to the top performer of the season. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has honoured top performers with the award. 

Notable MVP winners include multiple-time recipients such as Shane Watson, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell, along with stellar seasons from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. 

Unlike the Orange Cap or Purple Cap, which are simply awarded for scoring the most runs or taking the most wickets, the MVP is determined by a points-based system. A player earns points for every game-changing moment across all departments of the game: 

• Batting: 2.5 points per four, 3.5 points per six. 
• Bowling: 3.5 points per wicket, 1 point per dot ball. 
• Fielding: 2.5 points per catch or stumping. 

It is worth noting that the IPL governing body, BCCI, officially renamed the Man of the Tournament award to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Indian Premier League. The prestigious award reflects a data-driven, comprehensive points system across all facets of the game.  

Who won the Most Valuable Player of the tournament (MVP) award in IPL 2026? 

Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the Most Valuable Player of the tournament award for the IPL 2026 season. The teenager earned 436.5 points from 16 matches for his performances with the bat in what has been a breakthrough season for the teenager, including 62 fours and a record 72 sixes. 

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“I have learned about batting under pressure this season, how to adapt my game according to the situation this season. You can’t play every game the same way, you have to read the situation and play accordingly especially in the Playoffs,” Sooryavanshi told broadcasters after winning the award.

Sooryavanshi was followed by the IPL 2026 Purple Cap winner, Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada, who finished second with a score of 408 points from 17 matches, for his 23 wickets and five catches. Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine, who has won the award for the most number of times (3), finished 19th on the list this season. 

List of MVP/Man of the Tournament award winners since 2008 season

IPL Man of the Tournament

IPL Most Valuable Player of the Tournament

FAQs: IPL MVP Winners

Q.1. What is MVP in IPL? 

Ans. MVP stands for Most Valuable Player, an annual award given to the top-performing cricketer of the tournament in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Q.2. Who has the most MVPs in IPL history?

Ans. KKR legend Sunil Narine has won the Most Valuable Player award in IPL history, claiming the prestigious title three times (2012, 2018, and 2024). 

Q.3. Who won the most valuable player award in IPL 2026?

Ans. 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the MVP award in the IPL 2026 for his incredible run in the season. 

Q.4. Who is the MVP of IPL 2016?

Ans. Indian legendary batter Virat Kohli was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the 2016 IPL season. Playing for RCB, he had an unforgettable, record-breaking season that included 973 runs in 16 matches and 4 centuries, a record for the most hundreds in a single IPL season. 

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