The upcoming 2023 IPL season is eagerly anticipated by cricket fans, with the tournament set to begin in the last week of March. With 10 teams competing, there are expected to be many exciting matches.
The IPL was first held in 2008, following India’s T20 World Cup victory in 2007. The Rajasthan Royals were the first champions, defeating the Chennai Super Kings in the final. The Deccan Chargers, who no longer exist, won the title in 2009.
The popularity of the IPL grew with each passing year, as T20 stars from various regions sought to participate. This prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to expand the competition.
The Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in IPL history, with five titles to their name. The Chennai Super Kings are in second place, having won four trophies. The Kolkata Knight Riders have won the title twice, making them the only other team with more than one IPL championship. Despite competing in all 15 previous seasons, the Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore have yet to win the title. The Gujarat Titans are the current champions.
IPL Winners & Runners up List
YEAR | WINNER | WON BY | RUNNER UP |
2023 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2022 | Gujarat Titans | 7 wickets | Rajasthan Royals |
2021 | Chennai super kings | 27 runs | Kolkata Knight Riders |
2020 | Mumbai Indians | 5 wickets | Delhi Capitals |
2019 | Mumbai Indians | 1 run | Chennai Super Kings |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
2017 | Mumbai Indians | 1 run | Rising Pune Supergiants |
2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 runs | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2015 | Mumbai Indians | 41 runs | Chennai Super Kings |
2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 wickets | Kings XI Punjab |
2013 | Mumbai Indians | 23 runs | Chennai Super Kings |
2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 wickets | Chennai Super Kings |
2011 | Chennai Super Kings | 58 runs | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2010 | Chennai Super Kings | 22 runs | Mumbai Indians |
2009 | Deccan Chargers | 6 runs | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2008 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 wickets | Chennai Super Kings |
Most Wins in IPL
IPL TEAM | IPL TROPHY | IPL WINNER |
Mumbai Indians | 5 times | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
Chennai Super Kings | 4 times | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 times | 2012, 2014 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 time | 2016 |
Rajasthan Royals | 1 time | 2008 |
Deccan Chargers | 1 time | 2009 |
Gujarat Titans | 1 time | 2022 |