MS Dhoni breaks Pravin Tambe's record in IPL to become...
Published - 15 Apr 2025, 10:09 AM | Updated - 15 Apr 2025, 02:17 PM
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni turned back the clock with a vintage performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025 season. The wicketkeeper-batter secured the Player of the Match award and became the oldest player ever to win the honour in the history of the tournament.
Dhoni played a crucial role in Chennai Super Kings' five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Monday, April 14. The 43-year-old scored an unbeaten 26 runs off just 11 balls with an impressive strike rate of 236.36, including one six and four boundaries.
MS Dhoni Breaks Pravin Tambe's Record in CSK Victory Over LSG
MS Dhoni became the oldest player to win the Player of the Match award in IPL history. The right-handed batter won the award at the age of 43 years and 280 days old. He surpassed the previous record held by Pravin Tambe, who earned the award at 42 years and 208 days during the 2014 season.
The CSK skipper received the Player of the Match award ahead of Noor Ahmed, who conceded just 13 runs in his four-over spell. It was Dhoni’s first Player of the Match award since the 2019 IPL season.
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Oldest Players to Win the POTM Award in IPL
| S.No | Player | Age at POTM Award | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS Dhoni | 43 years, 281 days | Chennai Super Kings | 2025 |
| 2 | Pravin Tambe | 43 years, 60 days | Rajasthan Royals | 2014 |
| 3 | Shane Warne | 41 years, 223 days | Rajasthan Royals | 2011 |
| 4 | Adam Gilchrist | 41 years, 181 days | Kings XI Punjab | 2013 |
| 5 | Chris Gayle | 41 years, 35 days | Punjab Kings | 2020 |
MS Dhoni Equals Virat Kohli's Record in Player of the Match Awards
MS Dhoni has also become the IPL captain with the most Player of the Match awards. He has won 17 awards, while Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are tied in second place with 13 awards each as captain.
Overall, Dhoni is joint-second with Virat Kohli — both have won the award 18 times. Rohit Sharma leads this chart with 19 Player of the Match awards in IPL history.
Indians with the Most POTM Awards in IPL
| S.No | Player | POTM Awards | Teams Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | 19 | Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | 18 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 3 | MS Dhoni | 18 | Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant |
| 4 | Yusuf Pathan | 16 | Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | 15 | Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions, Kochi Tuskers Kerala |
As A Batting Unit, We Can Do Better - MS Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings, led by Dhoni, opted to bowl first after winning the toss. They restricted Lucknow Super Giants to 166/7. LSG captain Rishabh Pant scored 63 off 49 balls, including four fours and four sixes, but CSK's bowlers kept a tight grip and prevented LSG from gaining momentum.
In reply, CSK had a strong start with debutant Shaik Rasheed scoring 27 off 19 balls. He and Rachin Ravindra (37 off 22) put on a 52-run partnership for the first wicket. Although CSK lost a few wickets in the middle order, Shivam Dube (unbeaten 43) and Dhoni guided them to their second victory of the season.
“As a bowling unit, we’ve done well. As a batting unit, we can do better," he said during the post-match presentation.
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