The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is the 18th edition of the world’s premier T20 cricket tournament, running from March 22 to May 25, 2025. Featuring ten teams competing in a round-robin and playoff format, the tournament promises thrilling matches, spectacular performances, and fierce rivalries. With star players, emerging talents, and passionate fans, the IPL continues to be a major cricketing and entertainment spectacle. Known for its high-scoring games and nail-biting finishes, the 2025 season is set to deliver unforgettable moments and showcase the best of global cricketing talent.

The Player of the Match award in the IPL is given to the standout performer of each game. Recognizing exceptional individual contributions, it highlights players who make a significant impact through explosive batting, match-winning bowling, or game-changing fielding. With the IPL's intense competition and so many contenders present in each and every team, winning this award is a testament to a player’s skill, determination, and influence on the game’s outcome.

IPL: Today's Man of the Match

 

Match number: 7

Teams:  Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants

Player of the match: Shardul Thakur

Contribution:

​In the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 27, Shardul Thakur delivered a pivotal performance for LSG. Opening the bowling, Thakur struck twice in consecutive deliveries during his second over, dismissing Abhishek Sharma for 6 runs and Ishan Kishan for a golden duck. These early breakthroughs left SRH at 15/2 in 2.2 overs. He finished his spell with his best figures ever in the IPL with 4-34 (4) and also reached the 100 wicket tally in the IPL with this.

Q. Who is the man of the match in IPL?

The Man of the Match award in the IPL is given to the standout performer of each game.

Q. Who got the man of the match in IPL final?

The Man of the Match in the latest 2024 IPL final was Mitchell Starc.

Q. Who is IPL no. 1 batsmen?

In terms of all-time IPL records, Virat Kohli holds the top position with 8004 runs.

Q.Who is Mr. King of IPL?

Virat Kohli is generally regarded as Mr. King of IPL.

Q. Who has won most man of the match in IPL?

AB De Villiers has won the most man of the match (25) in IPL.

Q. How many times did Kohli get man of the match in IPL?

Virat Kohli has 18 man of the match awards in IPL.

Q. How to determine man of the match?

The Man of the Match award in the IPL is given to the player who makes the most significant impact on the game.