2008 to 2025: Check full list of IPL winners, runners-up and their captains

Who won most IPL titles? Who is the most successful captain in IPL history? Who won IPL trophy as captain in first season itself? Check all you need to know about IPL champions here

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed a history when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings in the grand finale of 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). After an 18-year wait, RCB fans earned the right to call themselves IPL champions for the first time ever. Bengaluru reached finals before RCB in 2009, 2012, and 2016 but failed to cross the line at the last moment.    Check RCB vs PBKS full scorecard in IPL 2025 final here

 

In the past 17 seasons, seven teams have won the IPL trophy, with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings leading the list with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders are second with three titles, while Deccan Chargers, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Titans have all won one title each.

 

 

But who led their team to the IPL trophy in which season? Check the full list of IPL winners, their captains, runners-up, and their captains below: 

IPL Winners, Runners-up & Captains (2008–2025)
Season	Winner	Captain (Winner)	Runner-up	Captain (Runner-up)	Final Venue
2025	RCB	Rajat Patidar	PBKS	Shreyas Iyer	Ahmedabad
2024	Kolkata Knight Riders	Shreyas Iyer	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Pat Cummins	Chennai
2023	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Gujarat Titans	Hardik Pandya	Ahmedabad
2022	Gujarat Titans	Hardik Pandya	Rajasthan Royals	Sanju Samson	Ahmedabad
2021	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Kolkata Knight Riders	Eoin Morgan	Dubai (UAE)
2020	Mumbai Indians	Rohit Sharma	Delhi Capitals	Shreyas Iyer	Dubai (UAE)
2019	Mumbai Indians	Rohit Sharma	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Hyderabad
2018	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Kane Williamson	Mumbai (Wankhede)
2017	Mumbai Indians	Rohit Sharma	Rising Pune Supergiant	Steve Smith	Hyderabad
2016	Sunrisers Hyderabad	David Warner	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Virat Kohli	Bengaluru
2015	Mumbai Indians	Rohit Sharma	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Kolkata
2014	Kolkata Knight Riders	Gautam Gambhir	Kings XI Punjab	George Bailey	Bengaluru
2013	Mumbai Indians	Rohit Sharma	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Kolkata (Eden Gardens)
2012	Kolkata Knight Riders	Gautam Gambhir	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Chennai
2011	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Daniel Vettori	Chennai
2010	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Mumbai Indians	Sachin Tendulkar	Mumbai (DY Patil)
2009	Deccan Chargers	Adam Gilchrist	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Anil Kumble	Johannesburg (SA)
2008	Rajasthan Royals	Shane Warne	Chennai Super Kings	MS Dhoni	Mumbai (DY Patil)

IPL 2008: Rajasthan Royals

The very first IPL season saw Rajasthan Royals, captained by the legendary Shane Warne, defy expectations. They were the most consistent side in the league phase, winning 11 out of 14 matches. In the semi-finals, they comfortably saw off Delhi Daredevils. In a gripping final against Chennai Super Kings, it was Yusuf Pathan's heroics—both with bat and ball—that helped Rajasthan clinch the title by 3 wickets in a dramatic finish. 

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IPL 2009: Deccan Chargers

Under Adam Gilchrist’s fearless leadership, Deccan Chargers bounced back from a poor 2008 season to finish fourth in the league with seven wins. Their turnaround continued in the playoffs, where they took down Delhi Daredevils in the semi-final. The final against Royal Challengers Bangalore was a tense affair, but Deccan held their nerve to win by 6 runs and lift their maiden IPL trophy.

IPL 2010: Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings finally broke their title drought in 2010. They had a steady league phase, winning seven games to finish third. In the semi-final, they outplayed Deccan Chargers. The final was a high-pressure clash with Mumbai Indians, and CSK rose to the occasion, winning by 22 runs, thanks largely to Suresh Raina’s unbeaten half-century.

IPL 2011: Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings became the first team to win back-to-back IPL titles. They topped the table with nine league wins and beat Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first qualifier. In the final, they faced RCB again and dominated from start to finish, winning by 58 runs. Murali Vijay’s 95 set the tone for what was a commanding performance.

IPL 2012: Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders, under Gautam Gambhir, found their rhythm in 2012, finishing second in the league with ten wins. After beating Delhi Daredevils in Qualifier 1, they marched into the final to face Chennai Super Kings. Chasing a steep total, KKR’s unlikely hero Manvinder Bisla played a brilliant knock of 89, guiding them to their first-ever IPL title.

IPL 2013: Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians had a strong league campaign, winning 11 matches and finishing second. Despite a loss to CSK in Qualifier 1, they rebounded with a victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Facing Chennai again in the final, Mumbai turned the tables with a 23-run win, built on a solid all-round show by Kieron Pollard and disciplined bowling.

 

IPL 2014: Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR once again found their mojo in 2014, finishing second with nine wins. They defeated Kings XI Punjab in the first qualifier and faced them again in the final. In a high-scoring thriller, Manish Pandey stole the spotlight with a 94-run knock, helping KKR chase down 199 and claim their second IPL trophy.

IPL 2015: Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians had another successful run in 2015. After finishing second with eight wins, they beat CSK in Qualifier 1. In the final, they faced CSK once more and delivered a dominant performance, winning by 41 runs. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a crucial half-century in the title clash.

IPL 2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad lifted their first IPL title in 2016 under David Warner. They won eight league games to finish third and went on to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator. A victory over Gujarat Lions in Qualifier 2 set up a title clash with RCB. In a thrilling final, SRH held their nerve to win by 8 runs, with Ben Cutting making a big impact with bat and ball.

IPL 2017: Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians dominated the 2017 season, finishing atop the table with ten wins. After a stumble in Qualifier 1 against Rising Pune Supergiant, they regrouped to beat KKR in Qualifier 2. The final was a heart-stopper—Mumbai edged out RPS by a single run, with Krunal Pandya’s gritty innings proving decisive.

IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings

Back after a two-year suspension, CSK made a fairy-tale return. Finishing second in the league with nine wins, they overcame Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. In the final, Shane Watson’s unbeaten 117 helped them cruise to an 8-wicket win over the same opponent, sealing a remarkable comeback season.

IPL 2019: Mumbai Indians

Mumbai topped the points table in 2019 with nine victories. They beat CSK in the first qualifier and faced them again in a nail-biting final. A last-over finish saw MI win by just 1 run, clinching their fourth title. Jasprit Bumrah’s tight spell under pressure was crucial in the low-scoring thriller.

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians

Held entirely in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition saw Mumbai Indians dominate yet again. They topped the league with nine wins and brushed aside Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1. In the final, they defeated DC once more—this time by 5 wickets—with Trent Boult and Rohit Sharma playing key roles.

IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings

CSK bounced back from a poor 2020 campaign to finish second with nine wins in 2021. They beat Delhi Capitals in the first qualifier and took on Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. Faf du Plessis’s 86 helped them post a big total, and their bowlers did the rest to seal a 27-run win and their fourth title.

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans made a sensational debut in 2022. Under Hardik Pandya, they won ten league matches and topped the table. They beat Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 1 and faced them again in the final. Pandya’s all-round brilliance and Shubman Gill’s composure led Gujarat to a 7-wicket win in front of a packed home crowd.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings

In a season filled with rain, drama, and emotion, CSK finished second in the league with eight wins. They defeated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 and set up a rematch in the final. Rain delayed the finale, but in a revised chase, Ravindra Jadeja’s last-ball heroics helped CSK win by 5 wickets, earning them a record-equalling fifth title.

IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR’s 2024 campaign was clinical and dominant. Topping the table with nine wins, they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first qualifier. In the final, their bowlers ran through SRH for just 113, and the chase was done in under 11 overs. Mitchell Starc’s explosive new-ball spell sealed KKR’s third IPL crown in style.

IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

IPL 2025 finally ended Virat Kohli's IPL trophy dream as RCB secure thier IPL title. RCB finished second in the legaue stage with 19 points securing their place in the qualifier 1, where they beat PBKS by 8 wickets to qualify for thier fourth final. In the final they once gain thumped PBKS by 6 runs to wlak away with their maiden trophy.