5 Oldest Players To Win POTM Award In IPL April 15, 2025 MS Dhoni has become the oldest player to win an IPL Player of the Match. He smashed an unbeaten 11-ball 26 against Lucknow Super Giants to win the award. Aged 43 years and 281 days, Dhoni surpassed the previous record holder Pravin Tambe. Tambe won the award at 43 years and 60 days against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014. The Rajasthan Royals spinner took 3 wickets in his spell. In 3rd place, we have Shane Warne, who won the award at 41 years and 223 days. Warne last won it in 2011 against the Kochi Tuskers for his 3/16 spell. Adam Gilchrist comes next at 41 years and 181 days. He scored an unbeaten 41-ball 85 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2013. Chris Gayle rounds off the list, winning his last POTM at 41 years and 35 days in 2020. Indian Bowlers With Most Expensive Spells In IPL