The IPL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is one of several categories of awards given to players for their achievements at the end of the season. The award was formerly known as the “Man of the Tournament” title when it was introduced in the 2008 edition. That wasn’t until 2013 during which it was given the MVP title.
The player with the highest total number of fantasy points wins the MVP title. Players receive points under the special scoring system for every boundary, six, wicket, dot ball, catch, run-out, as well as stumping. Let’s take a look at ten players who might stand a chance at winning the MVP award this year.
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IPL 2024: Top 10 Players who can win the Most Valuable Player Award
10) Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
Everyone believed Rachin Ravindra, a teenage player from New Zealand, would win millions of dollars following an incredible World Cup 2023. He is a rare asset because of his bat and ball skills, and players like him are frequently in high demand. To everyone’s amazement, though, the Chennai Super Kings signed him for a very meagre Rs 1.80 crore. Despite this, the young player may still be content because he would be playing for among the most famous leaders in cricket history, MS Dhoni. He might be able to take home the MVP award if he can produce at a steady pace.
9) Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
Mitchell Marsh, the captain of Australia’s Twenty20 international team, is playing at the peak of his abilities. In addition to his on-field prowess, Marsh is enjoying financial success thanks to an enormous INR 6.5 crore Indian Premier League deal with the Delhi Capitals. It would be intriguing to watch if the 31-year-old star can continue to play well with the bat and ball after representing Australia in all three forms at the time. He won’t have a chance to earn Most Valuable Player till then.
8) Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
Among the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) most dependable players is Ravindra Jadeja. His outstanding all-around abilities have helped his club win a number of games. He was an important member of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) championship team during the early years of the competition and has since become an integral component of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) setup. His greatest strength is his fielding, which is well-known for its ability to improve the game in all areas. He will undoubtedly be among the candidates for Most Valuable Player.
7) Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
The sole player in IPL era to have participated in all 16 seasons with a single club is former captain of the Royal Challenge Bangalore, Virat Kohli. He leads the IPL in runs scored. Kohli’s fees with RCB became INR 17 crore every season from the 2018–2021 Indian Premier League. He has proved his worth time and time again with the bat. Last year, as well, he was one of the main contenders for the MVP trophy. In the upcoming year as well, he would be one of the favourites to win the trophy
6) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
Yashasvi Jaiswal was in charge of the Royals’ quick beginnings in the previous campaign. By achieving this, the youthful player has also eclipsed the legendary Jos Buttler, who struggled with consistency the previous season. Yashasvi Jaiswal is a great candidate to win both the Orange Cap and the Man of the Tournament (or MVP) titles in the IPL 2024 if all goes well for RR as well.
5) Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
The defending champion of the Most Valuable Player in the IPL 2023 was Shubman Gill. Shubman Gill, the standout hitter for the Gujarat Titans, became the youngest player in history to win the IPL 2023 “Orange Cap” with 890 runs scored throughout the season. In addition, Gill received the 2023 Indian Premier League titles of “Gamechanger” and “Most Valuable Player” of the competition. He would be vying for the championship once more if he had another outstanding season.
4) Cameron Green
Cameron Green at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
With a recent acquisition of INR 17.5 crore, Australia’s Cameron Green, an all-rounder, became one of the most valuable players owned by RCB. Green was traded in from the Mumbai Indians to Bangalore prior to the IPL 2024 auction, rather than being purchased in an IPL auction. Green was one of the bright sparks for Mumbai last year as he scored more than 450 runs and contributed well with the ball as well. The Bangalore franchise would want a similar season from the powerhouse. If all goes well in his favour, he might just be able to win the Most Valuable Player award
3) Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
One of the Mumbai Indians’ most valuable players may be Jasprit Bumrah. MI didn’t make it to the championship game last season, despite making it to the playoffs thanks to him. In addition to Rohit and Pollard, Bumrah has played for MI throughout his entire IPL career, which began in 2013. He has amassed 145 wickets and won five titles. Mumbai Indians would very certainly be a contender to win the title if Bumrah has a season with 25 or more wickets. Bumrah will also have a better chance of winning the Most Valuable Player award in that scenario.
2) Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
RCB purchased Australian sensation Glenn Maxwell, a great all-rounder, for INR 14.25 crore during the IPL 2021 auction. Maxwell had an incredible season, helping RCB to the playoffs by scoring more than 500 runs with a 144 strike rate and six fifty-score innings. For an additional INR 11 crore, he was kept on for the next three seasons. Considering his role in the team, he is one of the main batters as well as spinners in the RCB side. If he can maintain his form with the bat and bag more than 10 wickets, he can be a favourite to win the most valuable player title.
1) Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya at IPL 2024 (Source-Twitter)
The Mumbai Indians have welcomed back Hardik Pandya. His INR 15 crore salary is unchanged from the previous two seasons at GT, but upon joining MI, he will get a sizable transfer fee in addition to additional sponsorships. In his seven seasons with MI, Hardik won four trophies, and he is returning to carry on MI’s tradition. He was brought back by the Mumbai Indians due to his outstanding accomplishments as an all-around player and captain. There isn’t a better all-around player in the world if Hardik is playing well. In addition, Pandya may be eligible to win the Most Valuable Player title if all goes well for him and the Mumbai Indians.
