Ranking top 10 match-winners in IPL history

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a grand success since its inception and has played a pivotal role in increasing the popularity of the shortest format. It has provided loads of entertainment, and some of the very best take part in one of the biggest sporting leagues in the world.

In the 13 editions, we have seen thus far, there have been several matchwinners who have taken their respective teams to victories on numerous occasions. We have seen some mind-blowing individual performances where players have carried their teams over the finish line single-handedly.

Being one of the best matchwinners in a league like the IPL is no easy task as there are a lot of quality players. Winning games and delivering good performances on a consistent basis is no joke.

Here we shall have a look at the top 10 matchwinners in the history of IPL:

Note: Players who have played less than 100 games haven’t been considered.

10. Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard has established himself as one of the greatest T20 players of all time and his ability to contribute with bat, ball and even as a fielder isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. The Mumbai Indians all-rounder has been one of their most reliable performers over the last decade and has played an instrumental role in them winning so many games and a stunning 5 titles. 

He has scored 3023 runs in 164 games at an average of 29.93 and has a strike rate of close to 150. In addition to his power hitting, he has also chipped in with 60 wickets and was a pretty important bowler for the team during his first few years. The West Indies player is outstanding on the field and has pulled off some breathtaking catches over the years. He has taken the 2nd most catches in IPL history and has 90 catches to his name. 

Pollard has won several games for the Mumbai Indians, and 11 Man of the Match Awards would suggest the same. He has also shown himself to be a big game player and has 3 MOM’s to his name in knockout games, including one in the 2013 final against CSK, when he scored 60* and picked up a wicket to help MI to their first-ever title.