The Indian Premier League, popularly known as IPL is a professional cricket league in India. The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 when the Indian cricket team won the World T20. The IPL is the most attended cricket league in the world and ranks sixth among all sports leagues. The first season of the IPL was held in 2008, with eight teams competing for the title. Since then, the IPL has undergone several changes, including an expansion to 10 teams in 2011. The IPL winners list covers all the winners and runners-up from the very first season to the latest IPL season, i.e., IPL 2022. Find out who won the title in each season and which team made it to the finals. In 2022, Gujarat Titans bagged the IPL winner title against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi stadium, Ahmedabad.
IPL Winners List from 2008 to 2022
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YEAR |
TEAM |
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IPL 2022 Winner |
Gujarat Titans |
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IPL 2021 Winner |
Chennai Super Kings |
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IPL 2020 Winner |
Mumbai Indians |
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IPL 2019 Winner |
Mumbai Indians |
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IPL 2018 Winner |
Chennai Super Kings |
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IPL 2017 Winner |
Mumbai Indians |
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IPL 2016 Winner |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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IPL 2015 Winner |
Mumbai Indians |
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IPL 2014 Winner |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
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IPL 2013 Winner |
Mumbai Indians |
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IPL 2012 Winner |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
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IPL 2011 Winner |
Chennai Super Kings |
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IPL 2010 Winner |
Chennai Super Kings |
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IPL 2009 Winner |
Deccan Chargers |
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IPL 2008 Winner |
Rajasthan Royals |
2022 IPL Winner: Gujarat Titans
The final of IPL 2022 was played on 29th May 2022, and the two teams vying for the title were the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. The Titans had been the dominant force throughout the IPL tournament, but the Royals were not to be underestimated. In a thrilling match that went down to the wire, the Titans emerged victorious, becoming the IPL champions for 2022. This time, there was no denying them, and they can now rightly claim to be the best team in IPL history.
2021 IPL Winner: Chennai Super Kings
The Chennai Super Kings are the reigning champions of the Indian Premier League, having won the 2021 edition of the tournament. They defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders in the final by a margin of 27 runs to lift their fourth IPL title. The Super Kings had a stellar season, losing just four matches out of 14 and finishing at the top of the points table. They were led brilliantly by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and will be looking to defend their title in the 2022 season.
2020 IPL Winner: Mumbai Indians
The 2020 IPL final was originally scheduled to be played in May but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eventually, it was held on November 10 in Dubai. The IPL is always an unpredictable tournament, and this year was no different. There were a number of close games and upsets throughout the competition, making for an exciting tournament. The Mumbai Indians were one of the favorites going into the IPL, but they had to work hard for their victory against the Delhi capitals. They lost some key players to injury during the tournament, but they still managed to fight their way to the final. The final itself was a tense affair, with both Delhi capitals and Mumbai Indians fighting for every run. In the end, it was the Mumbai Indians who triumphed, thanks to some brilliant batting from Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. This was their 5th IPL title, cementing their place as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
2019 IPL Winner: Mumbai Indians
This is a surprise to no one, as Mumbai has been the dominant team in the IPL for the past few years. They have a strong lineup of players, led by captain Rohit Sharma, and they always seem to find a way to win when it matters most. In fact, their victory in this year’s IPL final was never in doubt; they cruised to an easy win over the Chennai Super Kings, cementing their status as the best team in the league. For Mumbai fans, this is just another title to add to their collection; but for everyone else, it’s a reminder that Mumbai is the team to beat in the IPL.
2018 IPL Winner: Chennai Super Kings
The Chennai Super Kings are the IPL winners for 2018, defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final by 8 wickets. This is the 3rd time that the Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL, having previously won in 2010 and 2011. The Sunrisers Hyderabad put up a brave effort in the final but were ultimately no match for the Chennai Super Kings. The Chennai Super Kings were led to victory by Shane Watson, who scored an unbeaten 117 runs off just 57 balls. This was a truly dominant performance by the Chennai Super Kings, and they are deserved winners of the IPL for 2018.
2017 IPL Winner: Mumbai Indians
There’s no need to sugarcoat it; the Mumbai Indians are the best team in the IPL. They have a well-rounded squad with batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders that can take on any team in the world. And they have proven it time and again, winning the IPL title three times in the last six years. But more importantly, they have what it takes to win when it matters most. In pressure situations, they have shown time and again that they have the mental fortitude to come out on top. That’s what separates them from the rest of the pack, and that’s why they are the IPL Winner 2017. They won by 1 run against Rising Pune Super giants in a thrilling final.
2016 IPL Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad
The IPL season 2016 has ended, and the Sunrisers Hyderabad are the IPL winners of 2016. They have won by 8 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The skipper of the team is David Warner and he played a vital role in their victory. He scored an unbeaten 69 runs off just 38 balls and steered his team to victory. Virat Kohli, the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, played good innings but he could not take his team over the line. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have made it to the IPL final for the second time in three years and they have become the IPL champions for the first time. It was a close match, but the Sunrisers Hyderabad were the better team on the day and deserved to win.
2015 IPL Winner: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians won the 2015 IPL title. The team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, defeated the Chennai Super Kings in the final match by 41 runs. Star player Simmons played a crucial role in the victory, scoring 68 runs off 45 balls. Other key contributors included Ambati Rayudu, who scored an unbeaten 36 off 24 balls. Another highlight of the game was the performance of Harbhajan Singh, who took a hat-trick in the final over to seal the victory for Mumbai. This is the second time Mumbai has won the IPL, having previously won in 2013.
2014 IPL Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
The Kolkata Knight Riders were the team to beat this year, and they did it in some style, ending up as IPL winners for the second time. The core of the team that won it in 2012, Gautam Gambhir, Manish Pandey, Robin Uthappa, Piyush Chawla, and Umesh Yadav, was still there, and they were ably supported by Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Morne Morkel. The IPL winner this year was decided by a spectacular batting performance from Manish Pandey in the final against Kings XI Punjab. His knocks of 94 runs off 50 balls took the game away from Punjab, and Kolkata were crowned IPL winners for the second time. It was a just reward for a team that had been the most consistent outfit in the tournament and had deserved to win it more than any other team.
2013 IPL Winner: Mumbai Indians
The Mumbai Indians are the IPL Winner 2013! After an exciting final match against the Chennai Super Kings, the Mumbai Indians triumphed by 23 runs, claiming their first IPL title. This is a huge achievement for the team, which has been steadily improving over the past few years. Ambati Rayudu led from the front, scoring an impressive 37 runs off 36 balls. Other key contributors included Kieron Pollard, who came in at number three and smashed 60 runs off just 32 balls, and Dwayne Bravo, who took four crucial wickets. The Mumbai Indians were simply too strong for the Chennai Super Kings and deservedly claimed victory.
2012 IPL Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
The Chennai Super Kings were the team to beat. But the men in blue turned out to be no match for the men in purple as the Kolkata Knight Riders rode to victory in style. Gautam Gambhir played a stellar role as captain, leading from the front and scoring important runs when it mattered most. The bowling attack was spearheaded by Sunil Narine, who bamboozled batters with his mysterious spin bowling. The final scorecard read Kolkata Knight Riders 192- runs, Chennai Super Kings 190 runs. It was a comprehensive victory, and the Kolkata Knight Riders were deserving winners of the IPL title.
2011 IPL Winner: Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings is a team that knows how to win. They’re the IPL defending champions and looking to make it two in a row. They have a strong batting lineup, led by captain MS Dhoni, and a deep starting rotation that includes international stars like Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin. They also have a solid bullpen, led by veteran Dwayne Bravo. They produced a convincing performance in the IPL finals against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, winning by 6 wickets. This was a just reward for a team that had been the most consistent outfit in the tournament and had deserved to win it more than any other team.
2010 IPL Winner: Chennai Super Kings
The IPL Winner 2010 was the Chennai Super Kings, who defeated the Mumbai Indians in a thrilling final. Led by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Super Kings were the dominant force in the tournament, winning 12 of their 14 games. They showed great composure in the final, easily chasing down a difficult target of 168. This was the first IPL title for Chennai, and they will be eager to defend their crown in 2011. Mumbai will no doubt be looking to exact revenge next year, but it will be difficult to dethrone the IPL champions. Let’s wait and see how the next season unfolds.
2009 IPL Winner: Deccan Chargers
A team that came into being only two years ago and was written off by many before the start of the Indian premier league season has now won the IPL trophy. The Deccan Chargers were led from the front by their captain, Adam Gilchrist, and were never in doubt of winning the IPL title. The final was played between the Deccan Chargers and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, with the Chargers emerging victorious by a margin of six runs. This is a tremendous achievement for a team that was not even expected to make it to the semi-finals, let alone win the tournament. It was a great effort by all the players and the team management, and they have now written themselves into the history books.
2008 IPL Winner: Rajasthan Royals
2008 was an exciting year for the Indian Premier League. The tournament saw some of the best players in the world go head to head in a thrilling display of cricket. In the end, the Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets in the final. It was a historic moment for the royals, as they became the first team to win the IPL title. 2008 was also a significant year for the tournament as a whole, as it was the first time that the IPL was played. This made it even more special for Rajasthan, as they were able to make history in the very first edition of the tournament. 2008 will always be remembered as a landmark year for the IPL, and Rajasthan Royals will always be remembered as its inaugural champions.
Most IPL Winners
Below is a table of all the IPL winners and the number of times they’ve won from 2008 to 2022.
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TEAM |
YEARS |
No. of TIMES |
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Mumbai Indians |
2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
5 |
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Chennai Super Kings |
2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 |
4 |
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Kolkata Knight Riders |
2012, 2014 |
2 |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad |
2016 |
1 |
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Gujarat Titans |
2022 |
1 |
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Rajasthan Royals |
2008 |
1 |
As you can see, the Mumbai Indians have been the most successful team in the IPL, winning the tournament a record five times. Chennai Super Kings are not far behind, with four IPL titles to their name. Kolkata Knight Riders have also been very successful, winning the IPL two times. The other teams to have won the IPL are Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016), Deccan Chargers (2009), and Rajasthan Royals (2008). Gujarat Titans are the reigning champions, having won the IPL in 2022.
IPL Winners List all Season with Captain, Runner-Up and Player of the Match
Here’s a list of all the IPL winners, their captains, the runners-up and the player of the match for each season from 2008 to 2022.
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YEAR |
TEAM |
CAPTAIN |
RUNNER UP |
PLAYER OF THE MATCH |
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2008 |
Rajasthan Royals |
Shane Warne |
Chennai Super Kings
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Yusuf Pathan |
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2009 |
Deccan Chargers |
Adam Gilchrist |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Anil Kumble
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2010 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
Mumbai Indians |
Suresh Raina |
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2011 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Murali Vijay |
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2012 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Gautam Gambhir |
Chennai Super Kings |
Manvinder Bisla |
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2013 |
Mumbai Indians |
Rohit Sharma |
Chennai Super Kings |
Kieron Pollard |
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2014 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Gautam Gambhir |
Kings XI Punjab |
Manish Pandey |
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2015 |
Mumbai Indians |
Rohit Sharma |
Chennai Super Kings |
Rohit Sharma |
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2016 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
David Warner |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Ben Cutting |
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2017 |
Mumbai Indians |
Rohit Sharma |
Rising Pune Supergiant |
Krunal Pandya |
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2018 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Shane Watson |
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2019 |
Mumbai Indians |
Rohit Sharma |
Chennai Super Kings |
Jasprit Bumrah |
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2020 |
Mumbai Indians |
Rohit Sharma |
Delhi Capitals |
Trent Boult |
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2021 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Faf du Plessis |
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2022 |
Gujarat Titans |
Hardik Pandya |
Rajasthan Royals |
Skipper Hardik Pandya |
Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who are the winners of IPL till now?
Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in the IPL, winning the tournament a record five times. Chennai Super Kings are second, with four IPL titles to their name. Kolkata Knight Riders have also been very successful, winning the IPL twice. The other teams to have won the IPL are Deccan Chargers, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, each winning once.
Who has been the most successful captain in IPL?
Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in IPL history, with five IPL titles to his name. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is second, with four IPL titles to his name. Gautam Gambhir is third, with two IPL titles to his name.
How many times IPL teams won?
Mumbai Indians – five times
Chennai Super Kings – four times
Kolkata Knight Riders – twice
Deccan Chargers – once
Rajasthan Royals – once
Sunrisers Hyderabad – once
Gujarat Titans – once
Who has won the IPL most times?
Mumbai Indians team has the most successful IPL team, having won the title five times.
Who is the God of IPL?
There is no specific player who can be termed as the God of IPL. However, some of the most successful players in IPL history include MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suresh Raina.
Which team defeated RCB most?
Mumbai Indians have defeated RCB most times in the IPL with 14 wins.
Which is the lowest score in IPL?
The lowest score in IPL history is 49, which was made by Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.
Who is the fastest century in IPL?
The fastest century in IPL history is held by Chris Gayle, who made a century in just 30 balls against Pune Warriors India in 2013.
Which team has the most number of ducks?
Royal Challengers Bangalore have the most number of ducks in IPL history with 46.
What is the maximum score chased by any team in IPL?
The maximum score chased by any team in IPL history is 224, which Rajasthan Royals made against Kings XI Punjab.
What is the maximum score made by any team in IPL?
The highest score made by any team in IPL history is 263, which was made by Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians in 2015.
Who is the most expensive player in IPL?
The most expensive player in IPL is Ishan Kishan of Mumbai Indians, with a price average of $1.9M.
Who is best CSK or RCB?
The two teams have clashed in 29 IPL games, with CSK winning 18 times and RCB winning 11 times. So, CSK is the better team.
Who is the Baap of IPL?
The Baap of IPL, also known as the Godfather of IPL is MS Dhoni. He is the most successful captain in IPL history, having won the most IPL titles.
Summary
In conclusion, the IPL is a highly competitive tournament with many great teams and players. Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in the IPL, winning the tournament a record five times. Chennai Super Kings are second, with four IPL titles to their name. Kolkata Knight Riders have also been very successful, becoming the third team to win the IPL twice. The other teams to have won the IPL are Deccan Chargers, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, each winning once. Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in IPL history. Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are the teams that have not won the IPL yet. And there you have it, everything you need to know about the winners of IPL till now. Check out our blog for more interesting articles on cricket.
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