The Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionized the game of cricket since its establishment in 2008, with the standard of batting, bowling, and fielding increasing with each season. This has led to the creation of numerous awards to recognize individual and collective excellence.
In addition to celebrating outstanding performances, the IPL places significant emphasis on ensuring fair and honest conduct during matches. The “Fair Play Award” is given to the team that demonstrates the highest level of respect towards their fellow players, opponents, and match officials throughout the tournament.
The “Fair Play Award” is awarded based on three criteria, with teams receiving two points for good performance, one point for average performance, and zero points for poor performance. Each team can earn up to 10 points per match, with four points awarded based on how well they maintain the spirit of the game as assessed by the three umpires.
IPL 2023 Fair Play Award Table 2023 (Updated After MI vs GT, 57th Match)
POS | TEAM | MATCHES | PTS |
1 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 112 |
2 | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 122 |
3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 100 |
4 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 109 |
5 | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 118 |
6 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 107 |
7 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 116 |
8 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 104 |
9 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 101 |
10 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 101 |
Which team has been awarded the Fair Play Award the most number of times in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
Chennai Super Kings, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is the most successful team in terms of winning the Fair Play Award in the IPL. They have won it a record six times in the 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015 editions respectively, along with their four IPL titles.
The Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Mumbai Indians have won the Fair Play Award twice each. The Punjab Kings and now-defunct Gujarat Lions won in the 2009 and 2017 editions, respectively.
As of the IPL 2022 season, Chennai Super Kings are leading the Fair Play Award table with 140 points from 14 matches. The newly added teams, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals, also have the same number of points.
IPL Fair Play Award Winners List From 2008 to 2023
SEASON | WINNER TEAM |
2008 | CHENNAI SUPER KINGS |
2009 | PUNJAB KINGS |
2010 | CHENNAI SUPER KINGS |
2011 | CHENNAI SUPER KINGS |
2012 | RAJASTHAN ROYALS |
2013 | CHENNAI SUPER KINGS |
2014 | CHENNAI SUPER KINGS |
2015 | CHENNAI SUPER KINGS |
2016 | SUNRISERS HYDERABAD |
2017 | GUJARAT LIONS |
2018 | MUMBAI INDIANS |
2019 | SUNRISERS HYDERABAD |
2020 | MUMBAI INDIANS |
2021 | RAJASTHAN ROYALS |
2022 | RAJASTHAN ROYALS & GUJRAT TITANS |
2023 | (To Be Announced) |