IPL Winners List: Comprehensive History of Champions & Runner-Ups (2008-2026)

Manish
Jun 13, 2026 12:29 PM IST
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The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL), proudly organized by the BCCI, stands as the world's most prestigious cricket league. Launched in 2008, this ambitious Twenty-20 tournament is now globally recognized as the premier T20 cricket league. The 19th season of IPL commenced on March 28, 2026, and culminated on May 31, 2026. Here, we present the comprehensive IPL winners list from 2008 to 2026, designed to enhance your knowledge of current affairs and general knowledge.

IPL Winners List from 2008 to 2026

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings lead the historic IPL title count, each boasting an impressive five championships. In a remarkable turn of events, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured back-to-back IPL victories in the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

YearWinner
2008Rajasthan Royals
2009Deccan Chargers
2010Chennai Super Kings
2011Chennai Super Kings
2012Kolkata Knight Riders
2013Mumbai Indians
2014Kolkata Knight Riders
2015Mumbai Indians
2016Sunrisers Hyderabad
2017Mumbai Indians
2018Chennai Super Kings
2019Mumbai Indians
2020Mumbai Indians
2021Chennai Super Kings
2022Gujarat Titans
2023Chennai Super Kings
2024Kolkata Knight Riders
2025Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
2026Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

Latest Updates:  Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the IPL 2026 champions, triumphing in a thrilling final held on May 31, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, against the Gujarat Titans (GT).

IPL Trophy Winner and Runner-up List

Below is a detailed breakdown of the IPL winners list, including runner-up teams, winning captains, the number of participating teams, and the Player of the Series for each season.

YearWinnerRunner UpCaptainTeamsPlayer of the Series
2026Royal Challengers BangaloreGujarat TitansRajat Patidar10Virat Kohli
2025Royal Challengers BangalorePunjab KingsRajat Patidar10 
2024Kolkata Knight RidersSunrisers HyderabadShreyas Iyer10Sunil Narine
2023Chennai Super Kings Gujarat TitansMS Dhoni10 Shubman Gill
2022Gujarat TitansRajasthan Royals Hardik Pandya10Jos Buttler
2021Chennai Super KingsKolkata Knight RidersMS Dhoni8Harshal Patel
2020Mumbai IndiansDelhi CapitalsRohit Sharma8Jofra Archer
2019Mumbai IndiansChennai Super KingsRohit Sharma8Andre Russell
2018Chennai Super KingsSunrisers HyderabadMS Dhoni8Sunil Narine
2017Mumbai IndiansRising Pune SupergiantsRohit Sharma8Ben Stokes
2016Sunrisers HyderabadRoyal Challengers BangaloreDavid Warner8Virat Kohli
2015Mumbai IndiansChennai Super KingsRohit Sharma8Andre Russell
2014Kolkata Knight RidersKings XI PunjabGautam Gambhir8Glenn Maxwell
2013Mumbai IndiansChennai Super KingsRohit Sharma9Shane Watson
2012Kolkata Knight RidersChennai Super KingsGautam Gambhir9Sunil Narine
2011Chennai Super KingsRoyal Challengers BangaloreMS Dhoni10Chris Gayle
2010Chennai Super KingsMumbai IndiansMS Dhoni8Sachin Tendulkar
2009Deccan ChargersRoyal Challengers BangaloreAdam Gilchrist8Adam Gilchrist
2008Rajasthan RoyalsChennai Super KingsShane Warne8Shane Watson

Team-wise Winners List

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are the most dominant forces in IPL history, each securing five championship titles. Mumbai Indians achieved their five titles under the leadership of Rohit Sharma in the years 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Chennai Super Kings also claimed their five titles with Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the helm in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. Let's explore the IPL winners list organized by team.

IPL Winner TeamTimesYear
Mumbai Indians5 times2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020
Chennai Super Kings5 times2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders3 times2012, 2014, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore2 times2025, 2026
Gujarat Titans1 time2022
Sunrisers Hyderabad1 time2016
Rajasthan Royals1 time2008
Deccan Chargers1 time2009

Year-wise IPL Trophy Winners List

A detailed year-wise IPL Winners List, spanning from 2008 to 2026, is provided below for your reference.

IPL 2026 Winner: RCB 

The TATA IPL 2026 final took place on May 31, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The championship match featured Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against the Gujarat Titans (GT). With this victory, RCB becomes the third team in IPL history to achieve consecutive title wins.

Key Highlights of IPL 2026:

  • Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
  • Runner-Up: Gujarat Titans (GT)
  • Winning Captain: Rajat Patidar
  • Man of the Match (Final): Virat Kohli — 75* off 42 balls
  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
  • Total Teams: 10

IPL 2025 Winner: RCB

The TATA IPL 2025 season commenced on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata. The final was contested between RCB and Punjab Kings on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with RCB clinching the title by a narrow margin of 6 runs. This marked their inaugural IPL championship. In the first qualifier, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 8 wickets, securing their spot in the TATA IPL 2025 final. The second qualifier saw Mumbai Indians (MI) face Punjab Kings, with Punjab Kings emerging victorious by 5 wickets. The key highlights of IPL 2025 are detailed below.

  • Orange Cap Winners: Sai Sudharsan
  • Purple Cap Winners: Prasidh Krishna
  • Total Teams: 10

IPL 2024 Winner: KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have emerged as the champions of the TATA IPL 2024. The final match, held on May 26, 2024, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, pitted Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). KKR bundled out SRH for 113 runs in 18.3 overs, recording the lowest total ever in an IPL final. KKR successfully chased the target in 10.3 overs, with Venkatesh Iyer scoring an unbeaten 53 off 26 balls. This marks KKR's third IPL title, with previous wins in 2012 and 2014. This season, Virat Kohli was the leading run-scorer with 741 runs in 15 matches, while Harshal Patel from Punjab Kings claimed the Purple Cap with 24 wickets.

IPL 2023 Winner: CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured the IPL 2023 title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets in the final. This momentous victory marks CSK's fifth IPL championship. Ravindra Jadeja sealed the win with a boundary off the final two balls, leveling Mumbai Indians' record of five IPL titles. The prize money for the winner was ₹20 crore, with ₹13 crore awarded to the runner-up. Gujarat Titans (GT)'s Shubman Gill earned the Orange Cap and was named Player of the Tournament, scoring 890 runs in 17 games, while Mohammed Shami claimed the Purple Cap with 28 wickets. Key awards for the season are discussed below.

Most FoursShubman Gill (GT)
Catch of the SeasonRashid Khan (GT)
Longest SixFaf du Plessis (RCB)
Fairplay AwardDelhi Capitals
Best GroundKolkata's Eden Gardens
Best PitchMumbai's Wankhede Stadium
Emerging Player of the YearYashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
Super StrikerGlenn Maxwell (RCB)
Most Valuable PlayerShubman Gill (GT)

IPL 2022 Winner: Gujarat Titans 

The Tata IPL 2022 final was contested between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), with Gujarat Titans emerging victorious by 7 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal was the highest wicket-taker in Tata IPL 2022. Jos Buttler was the top run-scorer in TATA IPL 2022, amassing 863 runs in 17 matches, including 4 centuries and 4 half-centuries. Jos Buttler also received the Most Valued Player award for the season. The playoff teams for IPL 2022 included Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Gujarat Titans (GT), captained by Hardik Pandya, topped the IPL 2022 points table with 20 points, becoming the first team to qualify for the playoffs after winning 10 out of their 14 matches.

IPL 2021 Winner: Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings became the IPL 2021 Winner. The Final of IPL 2021 was played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with CSK winning the match by 27 runs. The final was held in Dubai, where CSK (192/3) defeated KKR (165/9) by 27 runs. This victory marked CSK's 4th IPL title. Harshal Patel from Royal Challengers Bangalore secured the Purple Cap this IPL season with 32 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad became the youngest player to win the IPL Orange Cap.

IPL 2020 Winner: Mumbai Indians

This marked Mumbai Indians' consecutive second IPL title win and their fifth overall. The final match was played between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, with MI winning by 5 wickets. MI also received the Paytm Fairplay Award in the same year.

IPL Winner 2019: Mumbai Indians

The IPL 2019 final witnessed a dramatic clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, going down to the wire. A last-ball single from Shardul Thakur was foiled by Lasith Malinga's expertly executed off-cutter, securing Mumbai Indians their record fourth IPL title and making them the most successful team in IPL history at that point.

IPL Winner 2018: Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings became the second team to achieve more than two IPL trophies. The batting lineup was anchored by experienced players Ambati Rayudu and Shane Watson, while Dhoni consistently delivered strong finishing performances. CSK's bowling unit benefited significantly from the strategic inputs of captain MS Dhoni and the leadership of Dwayne Bravo.

IPL Winner 2017: Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians became the first team in IPL history to win the title more than two times. Their initial victories were in 2013 and 2015. Mumbai Indians secured their third title by defeating Rising Pune Supergiants by a single run in a thrilling final. Rohit Sharma's captaincy was instrumental in Mumbai Indians' success.

IPL Winner 2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad narrowly defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in the final. Captain David Warner's masterful leadership guided the team throughout the season. However, the season was also defined by the exceptional batting partnership between Virat Kohli and Ab de Villiers for RCB. Virat Kohli's remarkable performance, including 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries in 16 innings, undoubtedly earned him the Orange Cap for the season.

IPL Winner 2015: Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians became the third team, after CSK and KKR, to win the IPL title more than once. Their well-balanced squad was key to their triumph. The batting unit was powered by Simmons, Rohit Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, and Kieron Pollard, while Lasith Malinga spearheaded the bowling attack. Although Malinga took 24 wickets, Dwayne Bravo edged him out for the Purple Cap with two additional wickets.

IPL Winner 2014: Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders became the second team to win the IPL trophy more than once. While Manvinder Bisla was the hero of the 2012 final, this time it was Manish Pandey's exceptional 94 off 50 balls that guided KKR to successfully chase a challenging target of 199. Robin Uthappa from KKR secured the Orange Cap with 660 runs in 16 innings.

IPL Winner 2013: Mumbai Indians

The dynamic captain Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to their inaugural IPL glory in 2013, defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final. The team exhibited exceptional balance throughout the tournament, with consistent contributions from players like Kieron Pollard, Lasith Malinga, and Mitchell Johnson.

IPL Winner 2012: Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, in the final. Facing a daunting target of 190, KKR batsman Manvinder Bisla delivered a match-winning performance with a brilliant 89 off 48 balls. Despite Suresh Raina's explosive 73 off 38 balls for CSK, it wasn't enough to prevent the Knights from clinching the title.

IPL Winner 2011: Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings created history by becoming the first team in the IPL to win back-to-back finals. As defending champions, they faced the formidable batting lineup of Royal Challengers Bangalore. The presence of Michael Hussey, 'Mr. Cricket', was pivotal for CSK's batting prowess throughout the tournament. The 159-run opening partnership between Hussey and Murali Vijay against Royal Challengers Bangalore was a key factor in CSK successfully defending their title.

IPL Winner 2010: Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni finally lifted the IPL trophy after missing out in the inaugural edition. The team boasted a strong lineup including Suresh Raina, Mathew Hayden, Albie Morkel, Muralitharan, and Dhoni himself. Suresh Raina was outstanding with the bat throughout the tournament, serving as the backbone of the team's batting order. His unbeaten 57 off 35 balls in the final against Sachin Tendulkar-led Mumbai Indians was crucial to CSK's championship win.

IPL Winner 2009: Deccan Chargers

The Chargers, led by Adam Gilchrist, emerged victorious in the second edition of the Indian Premier League. The team featured powerful hitters like Herschelle Gibbs, Andrew Symonds, and the young Rohit Sharma. Pragyan Ojha played a vital role with his left-arm spin, taking 18 wickets in the tournament. Adam Gilchrist scored a total of 495 runs in 16 matches, placing him second in the list of top run-scorers for the season, behind Mathew Hayden.

IPL Winner 2008: Rajasthan Royals

Shane Warne led the Rajasthan Royals to win the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League. Their success was built on a well-balanced team, featuring experienced batsmen like Shane Watson and Graeme Smith, explosive middle-order batsman Yusuf Pathan, and the deceptive bowler Sohail Tanvir. In the final against the Chennai Super Kings, Yusuf Pathan delivered a match-winning performance with both bat and ball, taking 3 crucial wickets and scoring a rapid 56 off 39 balls.

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