17 - MS DHONI (CSK, RPS)
4432 runs in 190 matches, strike rate of 137.85, 209 sixes, three-time IPL winner
One of the most loved and respected players in the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings’ loyalist MS Dhoni has won the Man of the Match award 17 times in the tournament. He is also a three-time IPL winner and only captain to successfully defend his title, winning in 2010,2011 and 2018.
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Dhoni has been instrumental in making the IPL popular thanks to his team CSK qualifying in the playoffs in every season they have played in. They are the team to make most finals and hence are regarded as one of the top two teams in the T20 format, with MI being the other, from India.
Dhoni himself has amassed 4432 runs in 190 matches with 209 sixes to his name at a strike rate of 137.85.