IPL Winners List 2008-2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the IPL 2026 champions. They beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final on 31 May 2026 to win a second straight title. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings lead the all-time list with five trophies each.
By CricketGatha · Updated 26 October 2026 · 14 min read
The Indian Premier League is one of the biggest T20 tournaments in the world. This guide has the complete list of IPL winners from 2008 to 2026, with runners-up, final results, winning captains, team records and answers to the most common questions.
IPL Winners List, 2008 to 2026
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | RR won by 3 wickets |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | DC won by 6 runs |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | CSK won by 22 runs |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | CSK won by 58 runs |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | KKR won by 5 wickets |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | MI won by 23 runs |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | KKR won by 3 wickets |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | MI won by 41 runs |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | SRH won by 8 runs |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | MI won by 1 run |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | CSK won by 8 wickets |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | MI won by 1 run |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | MI won by 5 wickets |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | CSK won by 27 runs |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | GT won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | CSK won by 5 wickets (DLS) |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | RCB won by 6 runs |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | RCB won by 5 wickets |
Season-by-Season History
IPL 2008: Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals won the first IPL under Shane Warne, with a mix of young talent, experience and teamwork. In the final they chased 164 against Chennai Super Kings, and the match went to the last ball.
Memorable moment: Rajasthan showed that teamwork and smart captaincy could beat more expensive squads.
IPL 2009: Deccan Chargers
The tournament was held in South Africa because of the Indian general elections. After finishing last in 2008, Deccan Chargers turned things around under Adam Gilchrist and beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in the final.
Memorable moment: Deccan went from the bottom of the table in 2008 to champions in 2009.
IPL 2010: Chennai Super Kings
CSK won their first title under MS Dhoni. They scored 168/5 with an important innings from Suresh Raina, and Mumbai Indians, led by Sachin Tendulkar, finished on 146/9.
Memorable moment: The win began Chennai’s rise to becoming one of the most successful IPL franchises.
IPL 2011: Chennai Super Kings
Murali Vijay made 95 as CSK posted 205/5 in the final at home, and RCB managed only 147/8. Chennai became the first team to win back-to-back IPL titles.
Memorable moment: Chennai became the first franchise to defend an IPL title.
IPL 2012: Kolkata Knight Riders
Under Gautam Gambhir, KKR built a balanced team with strong bowling and dependable batting. Chennai scored 190/3 in the final, but Kolkata chased it down with two balls to spare, thanks to Manvinder Bisla’s 89.
Memorable moment: Bisla’s 89 gave KKR their first IPL title.
IPL 2013: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai scored 148/9, with Kieron Pollard’s unbeaten 60 the key contribution, and their bowlers held Chennai to 125/9.
Memorable moment: Rohit Sharma won his first IPL title as Mumbai captain.
IPL 2014: Kolkata Knight Riders
Wriddhiman Saha’s unbeaten century took Punjab to 199/4, but Kolkata chased down 200/7, with Manish Pandey playing a match-winning innings of 94.
Memorable moment: Pandey’s 94 helped KKR complete a difficult chase in the final.
IPL 2015: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai posted a strong 202/5 in the final against Chennai Super Kings, and Chennai finished on 161/8.
Memorable moment: Mumbai became two-time champions under Rohit Sharma.
IPL 2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH scored 208/7, with captain David Warner making 69, and defended it against a strong RCB line-up. RCB started well but finished on 200/7.
Memorable moment: SRH held off a batting order featuring Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers.
IPL 2017: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai scored only 129/8, but their bowlers restricted Pune to 128/6 in one of the closest finals in IPL history, for a third title.
Memorable moment: Mumbai defended 129 to win by a single run.
IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings
Chennai returned after a two-season suspension and won the title straight away. SRH scored 178/6, and Shane Watson’s unbeaten 117 took CSK home in 18.3 overs.
Memorable moment: Watson’s century capped a memorable comeback season.
IPL 2019: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai scored 149/8 and defended it in another dramatic final against Chennai. Lasith Malinga dismissed Shardul Thakur on the last ball for a one-run win and a fourth title.
Memorable moment: Malinga’s last-ball wicket decided the final by the narrowest possible margin.
IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians
The tournament was played in the UAE because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Delhi scored 156/7 in the final, and Mumbai chased it down comfortably, with Rohit Sharma making 68, for their fifth title.
Memorable moment: Mumbai became the second franchise after Chennai to defend an IPL title.
IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings
CSK scored 192/3 in the final, with Faf du Plessis making 86, and Kolkata finished on 165/9 for Chennai’s fourth title.
Memorable moment: CSK recovered from a disappointing 2020 season to become champions again.
IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans
In their debut season, Gujarat won the title under Hardik Pandya. Rajasthan scored 130/9, and Gujarat chased it with seven wickets in hand, while Pandya took three wickets and scored 34.
Memorable moment: Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their very first season.
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings
Gujarat scored 214/4 in a rain-affected final. After the break, Chennai got a revised target of 171 from 15 overs, and Ravindra Jadeja hit a six and a four off the last two balls to win it.
Memorable moment: Jadeja’s last-ball boundary gave CSK a fifth title, equalling Mumbai Indians.
IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR’s bowlers restricted SRH to 113 in the final, and Kolkata chased it down in 10.3 overs for a third title.
Memorable moment: KKR dominated the final with both bat and ball.
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
After years of close finishes and heartbreak, RCB scored 190/9 and held Punjab to 184/7 to win their first IPL trophy under Rajat Patidar.
Memorable moment: RCB ended a 17-season wait for their first IPL championship.
IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The final was played on 31 May 2026. RCB chose to bowl and restricted Gujarat to 155, then completed the chase with five wickets and 12 balls to spare. Virat Kohli played an unbeaten 75 and was named Player of the Match.
Memorable moment: RCB became the third franchise, after CSK and Mumbai Indians, to win consecutive titles.
Which Team Has Won the Most IPL Trophies?
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings share the record with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders have three and Royal Challengers Bengaluru two.
| Team | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 2012, 2014, 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 2008 |
| Deccan Chargers | 1 | 2009 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 2016 |
| Gujarat Titans | 1 | 2022 |
IPL Winning Captains
| Year | Winning captain | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shane Warne | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2009 | Adam Gilchrist | Deccan Chargers |
| 2010 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2011 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2012 | Gautam Gambhir | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2013 | Rohit Sharma | Mumbai Indians |
| 2014 | Gautam Gambhir | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2015 | Rohit Sharma | Mumbai Indians |
| 2016 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2017 | Rohit Sharma | Mumbai Indians |
| 2018 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2019 | Rohit Sharma | Mumbai Indians |
| 2020 | Rohit Sharma | Mumbai Indians |
| 2021 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2022 | Hardik Pandya | Gujarat Titans |
| 2023 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2024 | Shreyas Iyer | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2025 | Rajat Patidar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 2026 | Rajat Patidar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are tied with five IPL titles each as captains. Dhoni won in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023, and Rohit in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Teams With Back-to-Back Titles
| Team | Consecutive titles | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 2010 and 2011 | MS Dhoni |
| Mumbai Indians | 2019 and 2020 | Rohit Sharma |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2025 and 2026 | Rajat Patidar |
Most IPL Finals
Chennai Super Kings have played 10 IPL finals, more than any other franchise, and won five. Their final appearances came in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023.
Teams That Have Never Won the IPL
- Delhi Capitals: Reached the final in 2020 but lost to Mumbai Indians.
- Punjab Kings: Finished as runners-up in 2014 and 2025.
- Lucknow Super Giants: Have reached the playoffs but never played a final.
Closest IPL Finals
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | 1 run |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | 1 run |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 runs |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | 6 runs |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 runs |
How the IPL Has Changed Since 2008
- Young Indian talent: The IPL has given young players experience against top international stars, and many have used it to earn India caps.
- T20 strategy: Teams now plan matchups, bowling combinations and field settings in detail, with a heavy focus on powerplay scoring and death bowling.
- Franchise rivalries: Matches between Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru have become major rivalries.
- New champions: The first 19 seasons produced eight different winners, and Gujarat Titans’ title in their debut year in 2022 shows how open it can be.
Interesting Facts and Records
First champions
Rajasthan Royals, in 2008.
Debut-season winners
Rajasthan Royals (2008) and Gujarat Titans (2022).
First to defend a title
Chennai Super Kings, in 2011.
One-run finals
Mumbai Indians won the 2017 and 2019 finals by one run.
RCB’s two trophies
Their first came in 2025 against Punjab Kings, and the second in 2026 against Gujarat Titans.
Most successful captains
Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, with five titles each.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final on 31 May 2026.
Who won the first IPL trophy?
Rajasthan Royals, in 2008, under Shane Warne.
Which team has won the most IPL trophies?
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, with five each.
How many IPL trophies has CSK won?
Five: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
How many IPL trophies has Mumbai Indians won?
Five: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
How many IPL trophies has KKR won?
Three: 2012, 2014 and 2024.
How many IPL trophies has RCB won?
Two, in 2025 and 2026.
Who won IPL 2025?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who beat Punjab Kings by six runs.
Who won IPL 2024?
Kolkata Knight Riders, who beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets.
Who won IPL 2023?
Chennai Super Kings, who beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets under the DLS method.
Who won IPL 2022?
Gujarat Titans, under Hardik Pandya, who beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets.
Who won IPL 2020?
Mumbai Indians, who beat Delhi Capitals by five wickets in Dubai.
Who has won the most IPL trophies as captain?
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, with five each.
Which teams have won consecutive IPL titles?
Chennai Super Kings (2010-11), Mumbai Indians (2019-20) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025-26).
Which team has played the most IPL finals?
Chennai Super Kings, with 10.
Has Delhi Capitals won the IPL?
No. Their best finish is as runners-up in 2020.
Has Punjab Kings won the IPL?
No. They have reached two finals, in 2014 and 2025, and lost both.
Which IPL finals were decided by one run?
The 2017 and 2019 finals, both won by Mumbai Indians.
How many IPL seasons have been completed?
19, from 2008 to 2026.
Who captained RCB when they won IPL 2026?
Rajat Patidar.
Conclusion
The IPL winners list from 2008 to 2026 shows how the league has grown into one of the world’s most competitive T20 tournaments. Rajasthan Royals won the first title, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings became the most successful franchises, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history by winning in 2025 and defending it in 2026. Heading into IPL 2027, the big question is whether RCB can complete a hat-trick or another franchise will lift the trophy.
Which IPL champion is your favourite, and who will win next season? Share your prediction in the comments.
