IPL 2023: Players who won Player of the Match awards in a losing cause

The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League has already exceeded expectations. With numerous thrillers and record-breaking viewership, there is no doubt that the IPL is one of the most popular tournaments in the world. Now, as the tournament enters the second half, it will be interesting to see who has a change in fortune.

Well, this is mainly because, since the last few weeks, there have been instances where the players have given it all for their team. But unfortunately, they were unable to drag their team over the finishing line. Within four weeks, the fans have already witnessed the rise of many players thanks to their contribution to their respective teams.

Even though they were not able to bring the two points home, their efforts have not gone unnoticed. Here, in this listicle, we present the high-quality efforts of the players who have been able to make a name for themselves. Let’s find out the players who have won the Man of the Match award in losing cause in this edition of the IPL:

5. Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings)

Devon Conway has been able to provide terrific starts to the four-time champions in this edition of the IPL. Currently, his in the third position in the list of Orange Cap contenders.

Within nine games, Conway has scored 414 runs with a terrific average of 59.14. His personal highest score came against the Punjab Kings in the 41st match of the season. While batting first he scored 92* runs from 52 balls with a strong strike rate of 176.92.

However, this was not enough for the Super Kings as the Punjab Kings managed to chase down a huge target of 201 runs on a tricky wicket. An inspired counterattack from Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, and Jitesh Sharma helped the Punjab Kings to bag valuable points. But Conway’s efforts were not overshadowed as he won the Player of the Match award for his valuable innings.