Indian Premier League Champions: A List of Winners from 2008 to 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 cricket league in the world, bringing together top players from India and international teams. Each season runs for about two months, with franchises competing across a packed schedule of matches for a place in the playoffs and the chance to win the IPL title. Alongside the team competition, the tournament also highlights individual performances, with the Orange Cap awarded to the season’s top run-scorer and the Purple Cap to the leading wicket-taker.
Updated: March 18, 2026
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The Most Successful IPL Franchises

Most successful IPL franchises and title records

The formula for IPL victory has been mastered by two franchises: the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings. These teams are the most decorated in the league’s history, each claiming the title five times. Mumbai Indians’ five championships were achieved under the astute captaincy of Rohit Sharma, who transformed the team into a dominant force. Similarly, Chennai Super Kings secured their five titles with the legendary MS Dhoni at the helm, whose leadership is synonymous with the franchise’s success. The rivalry between these two teams has become a cornerstone of the IPL, often producing the most memorable and high-stakes matches.

Most successful IPL franchises and title records

Kolkata Knight Riders and Hyderabad Success Stories

Kolkata Knight Riders hold the position of the third most successful team in the IPL, with three championships. Their first two victories came in 2012 and 2014 under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir, who instilled a winning mentality. More recently, they clinched their third title in the 2024 edition, captained by Shreyas Iyer. The Hyderabad franchise has also enjoyed success with two titles. They first lifted the trophy in 2009 as the Deccan Chargers, led by Adam Gilchrist. Their second title came in 2016 as Sunrisers Hyderabad under David Warner’s leadership.

Memorable IPL Debut and Underdog Victories

The inaugural season of the IPL in 2008 produced a fairytale victory for the Rajasthan Royals. Led by Shane Warne, who served as both captain and coach, the team of underdogs defied expectations to become the first-ever IPL champions. A similar story occurred in 2022 when the Gujarat Titans won the trophy in their debut season under Hardik Pandya’s leadership. The new franchise demonstrated strong team cohesion and tactical awareness, proving that a new team could achieve immediate success.

Teams with One Historic Title

Beyond the multi-title winners, several teams have made a single but memorable impact on the tournament. The Rajasthan Royals’ 2008 victory and Gujarat Titans’ 2022 triumph remain standout moments in IPL history. The Deccan Chargers’ 2009 win and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 2016 title also highlight how balanced squads and strong leadership can overcome more favored teams.

Strong Teams Still Chasing Their First Title

Despite strong squads and star players, some franchises have yet to secure the IPL trophy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached the final multiple times but have never won the championship. Similarly, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have shown promise and reached the playoffs, yet the ultimate prize remains out of reach. Their struggles underline how competitive the IPL truly is, where even teams packed with world-class talent are not guaranteed success.

List of IPL Winners and Runners-Up: 2008 to 2025

IPL winners and runners up historical list

This list documents every Indian Premier League champion and the corresponding runner-up for each season from 2008 through 2025. It provides a complete historical record of the tournament’s final matches, noting the consistent performance of top teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

IPL winners and runners up historical list

IPL Title Winners: Captains, Final Man of the Match, and Tournament Player Awards

SeasonChampion TeamWinning CaptainFinal Man of the MatchPlayer of the Series
2025Royal Challengers BengaluruRajat PatidarKrunal Pandya Suryakumar Yadav
2024Kolkata Knight RidersShreyas IyerMitchell StarcSunil Narine
2023Chennai Super KingsMS DhoniDevon ConwayShubman Gill
2022Gujrat TitansHardik PandyaHardik PandyaJos Buttler
2021Chennai Super KingsMS DhoniFaf du PlessisHarshal Patel
2020Mumbai IndiansRohit SharmaTrent BoultJofra Archer
2019Mumbai IndiansRohit SharmaJasprit BumrahAndre Russell
2018Chennai Super KingsMS DhoniShane WatsonSunil Narine
2017Mumbai IndiansRohit SharmaKrunal PandyaBen Stokes
2016Sunrisers HyderabadDavid WarnerBen CuttingVirat Kohli
2015Mumbai IndiansRohit SharmaRohit SharmaAndre Russell
2014Kolkata Knight RidersGautam GambhirManish PandeyGlenn Maxwell
2013Mumbai IndiansRohit SharmaKieron PollardShane Watson
2012Kolkata Knight RidersGautam GambhirManvinder BislaSunil Narine
2011Chennai Super KingsMS DhoniMurali VijayChris Gayle
2010Chennai Super KingsMS DhoniSuresh RainaSachin Tendulkar
2009Deccan ChargersAdam GilchristAnil KumbleAdam Gilchrist
2008Rajasthan RoyalsShane WarneYusuf PathanShane Watson

Teams with the Most IPL Titles

IPL Predictions based on title winning teams

Two franchises share the record for the most Indian Premier League championships, with both Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) having won the coveted trophy five times each. Mumbai’s string of victories occurred in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Chennai secured its titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.

Following the top two, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) holds three titles from 2012, 2014, and 2024. Five other teams have each won the tournament once: Rajasthan Royals (2008), Deccan Chargers (2009), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016), Gujarat Titans (2022), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025).

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HISTORY OF IPL ORANGE CAP WINNERS

YearWinners (Player)InningsRunsHighest ScoreAverageStrike Rate501004s6s
2008Shaun Marsh (PBKS)1161611568.44139.68515926
2009Matthew Hayden (CSK)125728952144.81506022
2010Sachin Tendulkar (MI)156188947.53132.6150863
2011Chris Gayle (RCB)1260810767.55183.13325744
2012Chris Gayle (RCB)1473312861.08160.74714659
2013Michael Hussey (CSK)177339552.35129.5608117
2014Robin Uthappa (KKR)166608344137.78507418
2015David Warner (SRH)145629143.23156.54706521
2016Virat Kohli (RCB)1697311381.08152.03748338
2017David Warner (SRH)1464112658.27141.81416326
2018Kane Williamson (SRH)177358452.5142.44806428
2019David Warner (SRH)1269210069.2143.87815721
2020KL Rahul (PBKS)14670132*55.83129.34515823
2021Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)16635101*45.35136.26416423
2022Jos Buttler (RR)1786311657.53149.05448345
2023Shubman Gill1789012959.33157.80438533
2024Virat Kohli1574111361.75154.7516238
2025Sai Sudharsan15759108*54.21    156.17    618821

The Orange Cap is a distinguished award presented to the leading run-scorer in each season of the Indian Premier League. This honor signifies batting supremacy throughout the tournament. The table below chronicles every recipient since the IPL began in 2008.

It details their total runs, strike rate, and other key statistics.

IPL PURPLE CAP: A HISTORY OF THE WINNERS

The Purple Cap is presented to the bowler with the most wickets in an Indian Premier League tournament. Since its 2008 debut, many elite bowlers have earned this honor. The table below details each winner, their team, and their total wickets per season.

SeasonPlayerTeamMatchesWickets
2008Sohail TanveerRR1122
2009RP SinghDC1623
2010Pragyan OjhaDC1621
2011Lasith MalingaMI1628
2012Morne MorkelDC1625
2013Dwayne BravoCSK1832
2014Mohit SharmaCSK1623
2015Dwayne BravoCSK1626
2016Bhuvneshwar KumarSRH1723
2017Bhuvneshwar KumarSRH1426
2018Andrew TyePBKS1424
2019Imran TahirCSK1726
2020Kagiso RabadaDC1730
2021Harshal PatelRCB1532
2022Yuzvendra ChahalRR1727
2023Mohammed ShamiGT1728
2024Harshal PatelPBKS1424
2025Prasidh KrishnaGT1525