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The most watched T20 cricket league in the world is the Indian Premier League (IPL), which debuted in 2008. It has produced exciting matches, legendary performances, and moments that will never be forgotten over the course of 18 seasons.
This is an overview of the IPL winners and runners-up by season:
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Venue | Result |
| 2008 | RR | CSK | DY Patil, Mumbai | RR won by 3 wickets |
| 2009 | DC | RCB | Johannesburg (SA) | DC won by 6 runs |
| 2010 | CSK | MI | DY Patil, Mumbai | CSK won by 22 runs |
| 2011 | CSK | RCB | Chepauk, Chennai | CSK won by 58 runs |
| 2012 | KKR | CSK | Chepauk, Chennai | KKR won by 5 wickets |
| 2013 | MI | CSK | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | MI won by 23 runs |
| 2014 | KKR | KXIP | M. Chinnaswamy, BLR | KKR won by 3 wickets |
| 2015 | MI | CSK | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | MI won by 41 runs |
| 2016 | SRH | RCB | M. Chinnaswamy, BLR | SRH won by 8 runs |
| 2017 | MI | RPS | Hyderabad | MI won by 1 run |
| 2018 | CSK | SRH | Wankhede, Mumbai | CSK won by 8 wickets |
| 2019 | MI | CSK | Hyderabad | MI won by 1 run |
| 2020 | MI | DC | Dubai (UAE) | MI won by 5 wickets |
| 2021 | CSK | KKR | Dubai (UAE) | CSK won by 27 runs |
| 2022 | GT | RR | Ahmedabad | GT won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | CSK | GT | Ahmedabad | CSK won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | KKR | SRH | Chennai | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| 2025 | RCB | PBKS | Ahmedabad | RCB won by 6 runs |
In the inaugural season, Rajasthan Royals, under Shane Warne's captaincy, defeated Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets at DY Patil Stadium, clinching the first IPL title.
Hosted in South Africa, Deccan Chargers, led by Adam Gilchrist, overcame Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 runs in the final at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings secured their maiden title by defeating Mumbai Indians by 22 runs at DY Patil Stadium.
CSK became the first team to win back-to-back IPL titles, beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai.
Kolkata Knight Riders, under Gautam Gambhir, chased down a challenging target to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai.
Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to their first IPL title, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR clinched their second title by chasing down Kings XI Punjab's total, winning by 3 wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Mumbai Indians secured their second title, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by David Warner, won their maiden title by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
In a thrilling final, Mumbai Indians edged out Rising Pune Supergiant by 1 run at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, claiming their third title.
Returning after a two-year suspension, CSK, under MS Dhoni, won their third title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians secured their fourth title in a nail-biting final, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 1 run at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.
Held in the UAE due to the pandemic, Mumbai Indians clinched their fifth title by beating Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets at Dubai International Stadium.
CSK won their fourth title, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs at Dubai International Stadium.
In their debut season, Gujarat Titans, led by Hardik Pandya, won the title by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
CSK matched Mumbai Indians' record with their fifth title, beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in a rain-affected final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
KKR secured their third title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
After 18 years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Rajat Patidar led the team, and Krunal Pandya was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance.
Mumbai Indians (MI): 5 titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 5 titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 3 titles (2012, 2014, 2024)
Gujarat Titans (GT): 1 title (2022)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 1 title (2016)
Rajasthan Royals (RR): 1 title (2008)
Deccan Chargers (DC): 1 title (2009)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 1 title (2025)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 10 finals (5 wins)
Mumbai Indians (MI): 6 finals (5 wins)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 4 finals (1 win)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 4 finals (3 wins)
Which IPL team has the most fans?
The Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have the biggest fan bases, which can be ascribed to their stellar lineups and steady performances.
Who is No.1 in IPL history?
Each of the two most successful teams, the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians, have won five IPL championships.
h IPL team has never won?
Teams like the Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals have not won an IPL championship as of 2025.
