The Indian Premier League (IPL), run by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has become the most popular T20 league in the world. Since it was founded in 2008, the IPL has provided thrilling cricket moments while discovering talent and creating cricketing stars. With 19 seasons done and the 19th season beginning in 2026, the success of the tournament only continues to grow.Â
Let’s take a closer look at the IPL Winners List of 2008-2026 with a look at the champions, runners-up, the details of the final match, and the remarkable performances of players throughout the history of the tournament.
Year-wise IPL Winners List 2008 – 2026
| Year | Winner Team | Runner-up | Final Venue | Winning Captain | Player of the Match | Player of the Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | Shane Warne | Yusuf Pathan | Shane Watson |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Johannesburg | Adam Gilchrist | Anil Kumble | Adam Gilchrist |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | MS Dhoni | Suresh Raina | Sachin Tendulkar |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai | MS Dhoni | Murali Vijay | Chris Gayle |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | Gautam Gambhir | Manvinder Bisla | Sunil Narine |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | Rohit Sharma | Kieron Pollard | Shane Watson |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | Bangalore | Gautam Gambhir | Manish Pandey | Glenn Maxwell |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | Rohit Sharma | Rohit Sharma | Andre Russell |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bangalore | David Warner | Ben Cutting | Virat Kohli |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiants | Hyderabad | Rohit Sharma | Krunal Pandya | Ben Stokes |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | MS Dhoni | Shane Watson | Sunil Narine |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | Rohit Sharma | Jasprit Bumrah | Andre Russell |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Dubai | Rohit Sharma | Trent Boult | Jofra Archer |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dubai | MS Dhoni | Faf du Plessis | Harshal Patel |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | Hardik Pandya | Hardik Pandya | Jos Buttler |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | MS Dhoni | Devon Conway | Shubman Gill |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | Shreyas Iyer | Mitchell Starc | Sunil Narine |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | Rajat Patidar | Krunal Pandya | Suryakumar Yadav |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | Rajat Patidar | Virat Kohli | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
Most Successful Team in IPL History: 2008 to 2026
| Team | Titles Won | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 5 Titles | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 5 Titles | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 3 Titles | 2012, 2014, 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 2 Titles | 2025, 2026 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 1 Title | 2022 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 1 Title | 2016 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 1 Title | 2008 |
| Deccan Chargers | 1 Title | 2009 |
List of IPL Winners with Captain, Man of the Match, and Player of the Series
| Year | Winner | Captain | Man of the Match | Player of the Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar | Virat Kohli | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar | Krunal Pandya | Suryakumar Yadav |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer | Mitchell Starc | Sunil Narine |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Devon Conway | Shubman Gill |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Hardik Pandya | Hardik Pandya | Jos Buttler |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Faf du Plessis | Harshal Patel |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Trent Boult | Jofra Archer |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Jasprit Bumrah | Andre Russell |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Shane Watson | Sunil Narine |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Krunal Pandya | Ben Stokes |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | David Warner | Ben Cutting | Virat Kohli |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Rohit Sharma | Andre Russell |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gautam Gambhir | Manish Pandey | Glenn Maxwell |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Kieron Pollard | Shane Watson |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gautam Gambhir | Manvinder Bisla | Sunil Narine |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Murali Vijay | Chris Gayle |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Suresh Raina | Sachin Tendulkar |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Adam Gilchrist | Anil Kumble | Adam Gilchrist |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Shane Warne | Yusuf Pathan | Shane Watson |
Wrapping Up
From the Rajasthan Royals’ fairy-tale run in 2008 to KKR’s dominating win in 2024, the IPL continues to mesmerize cricket fans worldwide. With its mix of youth, experience, and electrifying cricketing action, the IPL has firmly cemented its place as the premier T20 league globally.
FAQs
Q1: Which team has won the most IPL titles?
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, both with 5 titles.
Q2: Who won the IPL in 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluruwon the IPL 2026 title.
Q3: Who is the highest wicket-taker in IPL history?
At present, Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket taker in IPL history with 214 with in 169 matches.
Q4: Who has hit the most sixes in IPL history?
Chris Gayle holds the record of hitting the most sixes in IPL with 357 sixes in 142 matches.
Q5: Which team has been runner-up the most times?
Chennai Super Kings has lost the most finals in IPL history and has finished as runners-up 5 times.
Q6: Which player has won the most IPL titles?
Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayadu have won the most IPL titles as players. Rayadu won three titles each with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile Rohit won five trophies with Mumbai and one with Deccan Chargers.
Q7: Who has the most runs in IPL 2024?
Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap in IPL 2024 by scoring 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 154.69. In the 2024 IPL, Kohli struck 5 half-centuries and a century as well.
