Entering its 17th season, the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to captivate fans worldwide. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has transcended mere sporting event status, evolving into a cultural extravaganza. With each passing year, the league has witnessed the rise of numerous players achieving remarkable career milestones that leave spectators in awe. Among these records stands the remarkable feat of the highest number of matches played by any player in the IPL.
One name that shines brightly in this world is MS Dhoni, the iconic star player of the Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni has etched his name in IPL history with an astonishing 242 appearances across two different teams.
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Since its inaugural season in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a revolving door of stalwarts and rising talents grace its stage. While many players from the inaugural season have either retired from the game or found themselves sidelined by franchises, several iconic names have transitioned into coaching roles with various teams. However, amidst these transitions, a select group of players remains steadfastly engaged in the lucrative tournament. Their enduring presence speaks volumes about their unwavering commitment to excellence and their exceptional fitness standards, enabling them to compete at the highest level for over a decade and a half. Here is the list:
| # | Player | Mat | R | HS | Wkts | Best | Ct | St |
| 1 | MS Dhoni | 250 | 5,082 | 84* | - | 142 | 42 | |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 243 | 6,211 | 109* | 15 | 4/6 | 98 | - |
| 3 | Dinesh Karthik | 242 | 4,516 | 97* | - | 141 | 36 | |
| 4 | Virat Kohli | 237 | 7,263 | 113 | 4 | 2/25 | 106 | - |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | 226 | 2,692 | 62* | 152 | 5/16 | 97 | - |
| 6 | Shikhar Dhawan | 217 | 6,617 | 106* | 4 | 1/7 | 96 | - |
| 7 | Suresh Raina | 205 | 5,528 | 100* | 25 | 2/0 | 109 | - |
| 8 | Robin Uthappa | 205 | 4,952 | 88 | - | 92 | 32 | |
| 9 | Ambati Rayudu | 204 | 4,348 | 100* | - | 64 | 2 | |
| 10 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 197 | 714 | 50 | 171 | 4/34 | 43 | - |
| 11 | Kieron Pollard | 189 | 3,412 | 87* | 69 | 4/44 | 103 | - |
| 12 | AB de Villiers | 184 | 5,162 | 133* | - | 118 | 8 | |
| 13 | Piyush Chawla | 181 | 609 | 24* | 179 | 4/17 | 41 | - |
| 14 | David Warner | 176 | 6,397 | 126 | - | 81 | - | |
| 15 | Yusuf Pathan | 174 | 3,204 | 100 | 42 | 3/20 | 43 | - |
| 16 | Ajinkya Rahane | 172 | 4,400 | 105* | 1 | 1/5 | 69 | - |
| 17 | Manish Pandey | 170 | 3,808 | 114* | - | 81 | - | |
| 18 | Harbhajan Singh | 163 | 833 | 64 | 150 | 5/18 | 49 | - |
| 19 | Sunil Narine | 162 | 1,046 | 75 | 163 | 5/19 | 25 | - |
| 20 | DJ Bravo | 161 | 1,560 | 70* | 183 | 4/22 | 80 | - |
| 21 | Amit Mishra | 161 | 381 | 31 | 173 | 5/17 | 23 | - |
| 22 | Wriddhiman Saha | 161 | 2,798 | 115* | - | 87 | 24 | |
| 23 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 160 | 283 | 27 | 170 | 5/19 | 32 | - |
| 24 | Gautam Gambhir | 154 | 4,217 | 93 | - | 28 | - | |
| 25 | Sanju Samson | 152 | 3,888 | 119 | - | 76 | 15 |
As anticipated, the list comprises only the true stalwarts of the game. Topping the charts is the legendary MS Dhoni, closely pursued by Rohit Sharma, who boasts an impressive tally of 243 matches. Not far behind is Dinesh Karthik, securing the third position with an equally remarkable 242 appearances.
(Note: The list exclusively features players who have participated in 150 or more IPL matches.)
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