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Who is the God of IPL? Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, or Someone Else?

kaiggy12 19 January 2025 13:41

Who is the God of IPL Cricket?

Indian Premier League (IPL) is a popular professional Twenty20 cricket league in India.It was established in 2007 by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) In IPL total ten local teams are played.There are million of fans and viewer of it. IPL 2025 is schedule to start in March and conclude in May. Some players are very popular for their bowling, scoring, and wicket-taking abilities. They are considered as the 'God of IPL', such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni.

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Why are they considered the God of IPL 2025

In IPL more then 50 players take part every year but some players are very popular. They are caught of attention for many fans and media. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and MS Dhini are considerd to be the God of IPL due to their exceptional performace rank from bowling and centuries.

Virat Kohli:

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs scored in the IPL with 8,004. Kapil Dev said, “ Virat Kohli is a bigger player than anyone else in last 10 years. He also holds the record for the most centuries in the IPL. He took part in 237 IPL. He played for Royal Challanger Bangalore franchise since 2008. He is considered to be the God of IPL for 2025.

IPL Performance:

Matches	Batting Runs	HS	Bats Avg	SR	100s	50s	Wkts	Best	Econ
252	8004	113	38.7	132	8	55	4	2/25	8.79

Rohit Sharma:

He is known for his ability to hit sixes with ease and his batting style. His nickname is "Hitman". in the IPl, he has scored 5000 runs. He has played national and international matches.

IPL Performance:

Matches	Batting Runs	HS	Bats Avg	SR	100s	50s	Wkts	Best	Econ
257	6628	109*	29.7	131.1	2	43	15	4/6	8.01

Rashabh Pand:

He is the most expensive player of IPL 2025 in the history as he was bought for $27.00 crore by Lucknow Super Giants in Indian Premier League auction 2025. He is known for his aggressive batting style. Throughout his IPL careeer, he has scored 2525 runs with an average 28.69. His highest score in IPL is 91.

IPL Performance:

Matches	Batting Runs	HS	Bats Avg	SR	100s	50s	Catches	Run Outs	Stumpings
111	3284	128*	35.3	148.9	1	18	75	6	23

MS Dhoni:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni India’s most successful captain and one of the best leader world cricket has seen. He is a popular of Chennai Super Kings(CSK). He has scored 4,876 runs in IPL and at average of 38.09 . He is an active player in international and local matches. He has played 350 ODIs, in which he scored 10,773 runs at an excellent average of 50.53.

Other Notable players who were once the God of IPL.

IPL Performance:

Matches	Batting Runs	HS	Bats Avg	SR	100s	50s	Catches	Run Outs	Stumpings
264	5243	84*	39.1	137.5	0	24	152	24	42

Other Notable Players Who Were Once the God of IPL History

While players like Kohli, Dhoni, and Rohit are currently regarded as the top IPL players, several other legends have had their time as the "God of IPL."

Piyush Chawla:

He is a legspinner who plies his trade for Kings XI Punjab, Piyush Chawla first made his IPL debut as a 19-year-old in 2008.

IPL Performance:

Matches	Batting Runs	HS	Batsman Avg	SR	Wkts	Best	Catches	Run Outs	Stumpings
192	5108	24*	26.60	7.96	192	4/17	43	7	0

Sachin Tendulkar:

Sachin Tendulkar is the god of cricket in India and the world. He was at the end of his career during the IPL period. However, his performance in the league was still very impressive. Among batsmen, he accumulated 2334 runs.

IPL Performance:

Matches	Batting Runs	HS	Batsman Avg	Econ	100s	50s	Catches	Run Outs	Stumpings
78	2334	100*	34.8	9.66	1	13	23	3	0

RP Singh:

He is a left-armer who has lived up to his early promise and is one of the most fearsome seamers in the IPL. His accuracy and swing has gained him 87 wickets, and the fact that he has been owned by four teams shows how in demand he has been.

IPL Performance:

Matches	Bowling Runs	HS	Avg	SR	Wkts	4W	Catches	Run Outs	Stumpings
82	2388	24*	26.0	19.7	90	2	29	7	0

Conclusion

In conclusion, the title of "God of IPL" is reserved for players who have shown exceptional skills and have become legends in the tournament. In 2025, players like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant are prime candidates for the title. These players not only lead their teams with remarkable performances but also leave an indelible mark on the history of IPL.