IPL winners list from 2008 to 2025

The Rajasthan Royals team celebrate with the IPL trophy after their win over Chennai in the final of IPL 1 at D.Y. Patil stadium on June 1, 2008 in Mumbai, India. Photo by Santosh Harhare / Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Rajasthan Royals (RR) 

• Opening match in 2025: March 23rd at 3:30 PM
• IPL 2025 captain: Sanju Samson

In 2008, under the captaincy of Shane Warne, RR won the inaugural IPL title. Key players like Yusuf Pathan and Shane Watson were instrumental in their success. It was a nail-biting match against CSK, with RR chasing 164 runs for the win. Over the past few years, RR has shown consistent performances, with contributions from captain Sanju Samson and emerging talents like Dhruv Jurel. With Rahul Dravid as their head coach, the team is set for the new season with the opening match against SRH.

Deccan Chargers team lifts trophy of IPL 2 T-20 tournament at Wanderers Cricket Ground on May 25, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo by Santosh Harhare / Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Deccan Chargers (DC)

• Opening match in 2025: n/a
• IPL 2025 captain: n/a

Deccan Chargers won their maiden IPL title in 2009 by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in the final. Key players included Herschelle Gibbs, with 53 runs, and Anil Kumble, who took four wickets for 16 runs, was declared the ‘Player of the Match.’ Due to several challenges and contract issues, the franchise was terminated in 2012, and the Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged as the new Hyderabad-based team in 2013.

Players of Chennai Super Kings celebrate with the trophy after their victory against the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 30, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

• Opening match in 2025: March 23rd at 7:30 PM
• IPL 2025 captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad

CSK has secured five IPL titles under the leadership of Thala - MS Dhoni. Cricketers like Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, and Ravindra Jadeja, among others, have been crucial factors in these victories. With his sharp wicket-keeping, batting skills, and calm leadership, Dhoni led the team to multiple victories over the years. Beyond the IPL, he has also led CSK to two Champions League T20 titles. They will play their first 2025 IPL match against MI.

Kolkata Knight Riders pose with the Indian Premier League season 5 trophy at MA Chidambaram stadium on Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Chennai, India. In an exciting finals Kolkata Knight Riders beat reigning champions Chennai Super Kings. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/ Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

• Opening match in 2025: March 22nd at 7:30 PM.
• IPL 2025 captain: To be announced. 

KKR won the IPL championship thrice - in 2012 and 2014 under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy, and in 2024, it was led by Shreyas Iyer. Players like Sunil Narine and Robin Uthappa were key contributors to KKR’s success. Robin also secured the Orange Cap in 2014 with 660 runs in the season. In the 2024 final, KKR defeated SRH by eight wickets and closed the match in just 10 overs. The team will face RCB in their upcoming IPL match on March 22, 2025.

Mumbai Indians cricket team members gesture and celebrate as they travel in a open bus during a celebration procession after arriving in Mumbai on May 13, 2019. Mumbai Indians team won the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament title. Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images

Mumbai Indians (MI)

• Opening match in 2025: March 23rd at 7:30 PM
• IPL 2025 captain: Hardik Pandya

Like CSK, Mumbai Indians were five-time IPL winners under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. In the 2017 and 2019 finals, MI won against Rising Pune Supergiant (now terminated) and CSK, respectively, by just one run, showcasing the teams’ resilience. However, recent seasons have been challenging, with MI finishing last in 2024 and fourth in 2023. With Mahela Jayawardene as the head coach, the team looks forward to the best performance in 2025.

Sunrisers Hyderabad team celebrate, with the trophy, their victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore after the final Twenty20 cricket match of the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad at The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on May 29, 2016. Photo by MANJUNATH KIRAN/ AFP

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

• Opening match in 2025: March 23rd at 3:30 PM
• IPL 2025 captain: Pat Cummins

In 2016, SRH won their maiden IPL title by eight runs against RCB. Warner's captaincy and 69 runs and Ben Cutting's all-around performance were crucial for the win, and Cutting was declared the ‘Player of the Match.’ Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, with 23 wickets, was a Purple Cap holder in the 2016 tournament. In 2024, SRH reached the finals but lost against KKR. SRH's consistent performances underscore their competitive presence in IPL matches.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

• Opening match in 2025: March 25th at 7:30 PM
• IPL 2025 captain: Shubman Gill

In their debut season in 2022, the Gujarat Titans won the IPL under Hardik Pandya's captaincy, defeating Rajasthan by seven wickets in the final. Pandya contributed significantly with his batting and bowling skills and was declared the ‘Player of the Match.’ In 2023, GT reached the IPL final again but was beaten by CSK. Players like Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have led the batting charts in recent seasons. Their first IPL match in March 2025 will be against the Punjab Kings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many teams have won the IPL title more than once?

Three teams have won the IPL trophy multiple times: Mumbai Indians (five times), Chennai Super Kings (five times), and Kolkata Knight Riders (three times). 

Who are some of the most successful captains in IPL history?

Cricketers like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya are among the most successful captains in IPL history. They led their teams to many winning performances and championship trophies. 

Which team has won the most IPL titles? 

Since the beginning of the IPL in 2008, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have each won 5 IPL titles, making them the top IPL winners to date.