| 1 | Yusuf Pathan — 2008 Final Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Yusuf Pathan took 3 wickets and then smashed 56 off 39 balls to help RR chase 164 off the last ball. A breathtaking all-round performance in the inaugural final. | All-rounder | Rajasthan Royals | 2008 | 3 wickets + 56 runs (39 balls) |
| 2 | Anil Kumble — 2009 Final Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Anil Kumble's disciplined bowling in Johannesburg helped Deccan Chargers defend 143. His economy and key wickets strangled RCB's chase in the South Africa final. | Bowler | Deccan Chargers | 2009 | Key wickets, miserly bowling spell |
| 3 | Suresh Raina — 2010 Final Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Suresh Raina scored a crucial half-century to power CSK to 168/5, laying the foundation for their 22-run win over Mumbai Indians in their first-ever title triumph. | Batter | Chennai Super Kings | 2010 | 57 runs |
| 4 | Murali Vijay — 2011 Final Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Murali Vijay smashed 95 at the top of the order to set up CSK's massive 205/5, which they then defended by 58 runs — the biggest winning margin in IPL final history. | Batter | Chennai Super Kings | 2011 | 95 runs |
| 5 | Manvinder Bisla — 2012 Final Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Manvinder Bisla stunned CSK with 89 off 48 balls in the final chase, helping KKR overhaul 191 with 5 wickets in hand. One of the great underdog batting performances in a final. | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2012 | 89 runs (48 balls) |
| 6 | Kieron Pollard — 2013 Final Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Kieron Pollard's vital lower-order runs helped MI post 148/9, a total that proved just enough. His hitting and presence in the late overs was the difference in a 23-run win. | All-rounder | Mumbai Indians | 2013 | Crucial lower-order runs + fielding |
| 7 | Manish Pandey — 2014 Final Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab Manish Pandey's unbeaten 94 off 50 balls — one of the greatest chase innings in any IPL final — took KKR home from a seemingly impossible position, overhauling KXIP's 199/4. | Batter | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2014 | 94* runs (50 balls) |
| 8 | Rohit Sharma — 2015 Final Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Rohit Sharma led from the front with the bat, scoring a crucial knock at the top to set up MI's 202/5, which their bowlers defended with authority for a 41-run win. | Batter/Captain | Mumbai Indians | 2015 | Captain's innings + leadership |
| 9 | Ben Cutting — 2016 Final Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Ben Cutting smashed an incredible 39 off just 15 balls to take SRH from 158/6 to 208/7 in a crucial late assault. That boost was the difference in an 8-run final win over RCB. | All-rounder | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2016 | 39 runs (15 balls) |
| 10 | Krunal Pandya — 2017 Final Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant Krunal Pandya won the MOM award for crucial runs and wickets in MI's 1-run win. He became the first player to win two IPL final MOM awards when he repeated the feat with RCB in 2025. | All-rounder | Mumbai Indians | 2017 | Batting + bowling all-round |
| 11 | Shane Watson — 2018 Final Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Shane Watson's 117* off 57 balls with 11 sixes and 8 fours is the greatest individual innings in any IPL final. He chased 178 almost single-handedly. The most iconic final performance in IPL history. | Batter | Chennai Super Kings | 2018 | 117* runs (57 balls), 11 sixes, 8 fours |
| 12 | Jasprit Bumrah — 2019 Final Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Jasprit Bumrah's death-over bowling was the decisive factor in MI's 1-run final win. His yorkers in the final over strangled CSK's chase and delivered MI their fourth title. | Bowler | Mumbai Indians | 2019 | Key wickets + death-over bowling |
| 13 | Trent Boult — 2020 Final Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Trent Boult's early wickets in the powerplay dismantled DC's batting lineup in the UAE final, restricting them to 156. MI then chased it comfortably with 5 wickets to spare for their fifth title. | Bowler | Mumbai Indians | 2020 | 2 wickets + key breakthrough spell |
| 14 | Faf du Plessis — 2021 Final Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Faf du Plessis anchored CSK's innings with 86 runs, setting up a competitive 192/3. CSK then bowled out KKR for 165 to win by 27 runs. Du Plessis was outstanding throughout the tournament. | Batter | Chennai Super Kings | 2021 | 86 runs |
| 15 | Hardik Pandya — 2022 Final Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Hardik Pandya's all-round captain's performance guided GT to their maiden title in their debut season. He was dominant with the ball and composed in the chase, leading from the front throughout. | Captain/All-rounder | Gujarat Titans | 2022 | Captain's all-round contribution |
| 16 | Ravindra Jadeja — 2023 Final Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Ravindra Jadeja hit a six and four off the final two balls on the reserve day to win the 2023 final for CSK. One of the most dramatic match-winning moments in IPL final history. | All-rounder | Chennai Super Kings | 2023 | Match-winning 6 & 4 off last 2 balls + bowling |
| 17 | Mitchell Starc — 2024 Final Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Mitchell Starc was unplayable in the 2024 final, picking up 2/14 as KKR bowled SRH out for just 113. The highest-paid player in IPL 2024 auction delivered in the biggest match of the season. | Bowler | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2024 | 2/14 in 4 overs |
| 18 | Krunal Pandya — 2025 Final Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Krunal Pandya became the first player ever to win Man of the Match in two IPL finals, claiming his second award for RCB in 2025. His bowling in the middle overs was the key reason RCB defended 190 against PBKS. | All-rounder | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2025 | Match-winning bowling spell |