The Indian Premier League which is well abbreviated as IPL was inaugurated in 2008 and has evolved with the passage of time into one of the most celebrated T20 cricket leagues globally. In this article we will discuss about the winners of IPL from past to present and we all have seen that over the years, IPL has showcased thrilling matches, emerging talents, and unforgettable moments.
We have made 2 section of IPL Winners in the first section we have given the short and quick overview about the season in the other season you will get some more insights so without any more delay let’s move to winners of indian premier league from its inception.
IPL Winners List (2008-2024)
Below is a comprehensive table detailing the IPL champions, runners-up, venues, and key performers for each season:
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Venue | Winning Margin | Man of the Match | Player of the Series |
2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 3 wickets | Yusuf Pathan | Shane Watson |
2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers | Johannesburg | 6 runs | Anil Kumble | Adam Gilchrist |
2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 22 runs | Suresh Raina | Sachin Tendulkar |
2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers | Chennai | 58 runs | Murali Vijay | Chris Gayle |
2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | 5 wickets | Manvinder Bisla | Sunil Narine |
2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | 23 runs | Kieron Pollard | Shane Watson |
2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | Bangalore | 3 wickets | Manish Pandey | Glenn Maxwell |
2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | 41 runs | Rohit Sharma | Andre Russell |
2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers | Bangalore | 8 runs | Ben Cutting | Virat Kohli |
2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | Hyderabad | 1 run | Krunal Pandya | Ben Stokes |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 8 wickets | Shane Watson | Sunil Narine |
2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 1 run | Jasprit Bumrah | Andre Russell |
2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Dubai | 5 wickets | Trent Boult | Jofra Archer |
2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dubai | 27 runs | Faf du Plessis | Harshal Patel |
2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | 7 wickets | Hardik Pandya | Jos Buttler |
2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 5 wickets | Devon Conway | Shubman Gill |
2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 8 wickets | Mitchell Starc | Sunil Narine |
2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Note: The above data is compiled from various sources, including Howzat and Career Power.
Here is the IPL Winners Season Wise with Images
IPL Season 1 Winner: Rajasthan Royals (2008)
The inaugural IPL season witnessed Rajasthan Royals, under the astute leadership of Shane Warne, clinching the title. They defeated Chennai Super Kings in a nail-biting final by 3 wickets. Yusuf Pathan’s all-round performance, scoring a quickfire 56 and taking crucial wickets, earned him the Man of the Match award. Shane Watson’s consistent contributions throughout the season made him the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 2 Winner: Deccan Chargers (2009)
Hosted in South Africa due to general elections in India, the 2009 season saw Deccan Chargers, led by Adam Gilchrist, emerge victorious. They edged past Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 runs in a thrilling final. Anil Kumble’s exceptional bowling figures of 4/16 couldn’t secure a win for Bangalore but earned him the Man of the Match. Gilchrist’s explosive batting throughout the tournament made him the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 3 Winner: Chennai Super Kings (2010)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), captained by MS Dhoni, secured their first IPL title in 2010. They defeated Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in the final. Suresh Raina’s unbeaten 57 played a pivotal role in setting a challenging total, earning him the Man of the Match. Sachin Tendulkar’s stellar performance throughout the season garnered him the Player of the Series accolade.
IPL Season 4 Winner: Chennai Super Kings (2011)
CSK continued their dominance by retaining the title in 2011. They convincingly defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs in the final held in Chennai. Murali Vijay’s blistering 95 off 52 balls was instrumental in CSK’s victory, earning him the Man of the Match. Chris Gayle’s explosive batting throughout the season made him the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 5 Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders (2012)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership, clinched their maiden IPL title in 2012. They chased down a formidable target set by Chennai Super Kings, winning by 5 wickets. Manvinder Bisla’s scintillating 89 off 48 balls earned him the Man of the Match. Sunil Narine’s mystery spin throughout the season made him the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 6 Winner: Mumbai Indians (2013)
Mumbai Indians (MI) secured their first IPL title in 2013 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. They defeated Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs in the final. Kieron Pollard’s quickfire 60 off 32 balls was pivotal, earning him the Man of the Match
award. Shane Watson was named the Player of the Series for his all-round performances throughout the season.
IPL Season 7 Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders (2014)
KKR won their second IPL title in 2014 by defeating Kings XI Punjab in a thrilling final. Manish Pandey played a match-winning knock of 94 runs off 50 balls, ensuring KKR’s victory by 3 wickets. Glenn Maxwell, who played several explosive innings during the season, was awarded the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 8 Winner: Mumbai Indians (2015)
Mumbai Indians clinched their second IPL title in 2015 by defeating Chennai Super Kings by a huge margin of 41 runs. Rohit Sharma led from the front, scoring 50 off 26 balls in the final. Andre Russell was named the Player of the Series for his all-round performances.
IPL Season 9 Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), led by David Warner, won their first IPL title in 2016. They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in a high-scoring final. Ben Cutting’s all-round brilliance (39 off 15 balls and 2 wickets) earned him the Man of the Match award, while Virat Kohli, who scored a record 973 runs in the season, was named Player of the Series.
IPL Season 10 Winner: Mumbai Indians (2017)
MI won their third IPL title in 2017 in one of the most dramatic finals in IPL history. They defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by just 1 run in a nail-biting thriller. Krunal Pandya’s crucial knock of 47 runs helped Mumbai set a target of 129, and he was named the Man of the Match. Ben Stokes was the Player of the Series for his all-round performances.
IPL Season 11 Winner: Chennai Super Kings (2018)
CSK made a grand comeback after their two-year suspension and won their third IPL title in 2018. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the final. Shane Watson’s unbeaten 117 off 57 balls ensured an easy chase for CSK, earning him the Man of the Match award. Sunil Narine was once again named the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 12 Winner: Mumbai Indians (2019)
Mumbai Indians became the most successful team in IPL history with their fourth title in 2019. They defeated Chennai Super Kings by just 1 run in a thrilling final. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling (2/14) helped MI defend a low total, and he was awarded the Man of the Match. Andre Russell was named the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 13 Winner: Mumbai Indians (2020)
In the first-ever IPL season held entirely in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MI continued their dominance by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. Trent Boult’s fiery spell of 3/30 in the final earned him the Man of the Match award, while Jofra Archer was named the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 14 Winner: Chennai Super Kings (2021)
CSK lifted their fourth IPL title in 2021, with MS Dhoni once again proving his leadership brilliance. They defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final. Faf du Plessis’ 86 off 59 balls was instrumental in CSK’s win, and he was named the Man of the Match. Harshal Patel, who took 32 wickets in the season, was the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 15 Winner: Gujarat Titans (2022)
Making their IPL debut, Gujarat Titans, led by Hardik Pandya, won the 2022 title in their very first season. They defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in the final. Pandya’s all-round performance (3 wickets and 34 runs) in the final earned him the Man of the Match award. Jos Buttler, who scored 863 runs in the season, was named Player of the Series.
IPL Season 16 Winner: Chennai Super Kings (2023)
CSK won their fifth IPL title in 2023, equaling Mumbai Indians’ record for the most IPL trophies. In a rain-affected final against Gujarat Titans, Ravindra Jadeja’s last-ball heroics ensured victory for Chennai. Devon Conway, who scored 47 off 25 balls in the final, was named the Man of the Match. Shubman Gill, who amassed 890 runs in the season, was the Player of the Series.
IPL Season 17 Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders (2024)
In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as champions, securing their third title. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the final, thanks to a fiery bowling spell by Mitchell Starc, who took 3 wickets in the powerplay. He was named the Man of the Match. Sunil Narine, for his all-round contributions, was awarded the Player of the Series.
Most Successful IPL Teams (2008-2024)
With 17 seasons completed, here is a breakdown of the most successful teams in IPL history:
- Mumbai Indians (5 Titles) – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020
- Chennai Super Kings (5 Titles) – 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
- Kolkata Knight Riders (3 Titles) – 2012, 2014, 2024
- Gujarat Titans (1 Title) – 2022
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (1 Title) – 2016
- Rajasthan Royals (1 Title) – 2008
- Deccan Chargers (1 Title) – 2009
Conclusion
The IPL has been a spectacle of cricketing excellence since its inception. From Rajasthan Royals’ unexpected triumph in 2008 to Gujarat Titans’ dream debut title in 2022 and KKR’s resurgence in 2024, the tournament has never failed to entertain. Teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have set a benchmark for consistency, while newer teams have challenged the status quo.
With the 2025 season on the horizon, fans eagerly await another edition of exhilarating cricket, unexpected upsets, and breathtaking moments. Will CSK or MI break the deadlock and claim a record sixth title? Or will another underdog rise to glory? Only time will tell!
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