Who was Player of the Match in the 2008 IPL final?

Yusuf Pathan was Player of the Match in the 2008 IPL final. Representing Rajasthan Royals, he produced a decisive all-round performance against Chennai Super Kings on 1 June 2008.

Pathan scored 56 runs from 39 balls and then took 3 wickets for 22 runs in four overs. Rajasthan successfully chased Chennai’s 163 for 5, reaching 164 for 7 from the final delivery to win by three wickets. Pathan’s batting and bowling made him the clear standout performer.

The final was played at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and marked the end of the IPL’s inaugural season. Shane Watson was named Player of the Tournament, a separate award that is sometimes confused with the final’s match award. MS Dhoni captained Chennai, while Shane Warne led Rajasthan.