9 Players who have won the Man of the tournament award in IPL history

#2 Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers, 2009)

Adam Gilchrist was the player of the tournament of IPL 2009

Deccan Chargers used to represent Hyderabad in the first five years of IPL. It became defunct in the year 2012 and a new franchise named Sunrisers Hyderabad was formed later. In the second season of IPL, Adam Gilchrist took Deccan Chargers to their first IPL title in the year 2009.

Gilchrist proved to be the main man for their side as he helped his team in all the departments.

Along with opening the innings, he also captained the side and took it to a whole new level with his extraordinary skills. He played the lead role in their win during IPL 2009.

Gilchrist won the Man of the tournament award of the IPL 2009 pertaining to his 495 runs with the bat along with 18 dismissals while donning the gloves.