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MS Dhoni Breaks Pravin Tambe’s Record To Become Oldest Player Of The Match Winner In IPL History

MS Dhoni continues to defy age and expectations, delivering yet another magical performance in IPL 2025. On April 14, during the high-octane clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, the 43-year-old cricketing legend etched his name in the history books once again.

With a spectacular all-round show — behind the stumps and with the bat — Dhoni became the oldest player ever to win the Player of the Match award in IPL history, surpassing Pravin Tambe’s long-standing record.

Vintage Dhoni Lights Up Lucknow

MS Dhoni’s night began with brilliance behind the stumps. He pulled off a lightning-fast stumping to dismiss Ayush Badoni and followed it up with a genius run-out of Abdul Samad, leaving fans and experts stunned. The run-out, executed with razor-sharp reflexes, was classic Dhoni — sharp, spontaneous, and impossible to replicate.

Later in the innings, Dhoni came in to bat with CSK chasing and showcased a masterclass in finishing. His blistering 26 off just 11 balls, featuring four boundaries and a six, turned the game on its head and ensured CSK secured a thrilling five-wicket victory.

Dhoni’s Humble Response

Despite his heroics, Dhoni was characteristically modest while accepting the Player of the Match award. “Even today I was like — why are they giving me the award? Noor bowled really well,” said Dhoni at the post-match presentation.

Oldest Player of the Match Award Winners in IPL History

PlayerAgeMatch Details
MS Dhoni43 years, 280 daysvs LSG, Lucknow, 2025
Pravin Tambe42 years, 208 daysvs KKR, Ahmedabad, 2014
Pravin Tambe42 years, 198 daysvs RCB, Abu Dhabi, 2014

With this milestone, Dhoni broke Tambe’s record and extended his legacy as one of IPL’s most enduring performers.

Most Player of the Match Awards as Captain (IPL)

CaptainAwards
MS Dhoni (CSK)17
Rohit Sharma (MI)13
Gautam Gambhir13
Virat Kohli (RCB)11
KL Rahul (PBKS, LSG)9

This was Dhoni’s 17th Player of the Match award as a captain, reinforcing his status as the most decorated leader in IPL history.

Most Player of the Match Awards by Indian Players in IPL

PlayerAwards
Rohit Sharma19
Virat Kohli18
MS Dhoni18*
Yusuf Pathan16
Ravindra Jadeja16

With this award, Dhoni tied Virat Kohli at 18 awards, only one behind Rohit Sharma (19) among Indian players. This performance marked Dhoni’s first Player of the Match award in 2175 days, with his last coming in 2019 against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk.

About Isha Pannu

Isha Pannu, a seasoned content writer and dedicated cricket expert, brings over three years of invaluable experience to the realm of cricket journalism. She is a content producer for Cricketwebs News Website.

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