Royal Challengers Bangalore won IPL 2025, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This marked RCB’s first championship after 18 seasons.
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings dominate IPL history with 5 titles each. Across 18 seasons, 8 different franchises have won the league’s championship trophy.
Complete IPL Winners List (2008-2025)
| Season | Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Score | Venue |
| IPL 18 | 2025 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Punjab Kings | RCB 208, PBKS 202 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 17 | 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | KKR won by 8 wickets (chased 113) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| IPL 16 | 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | CSK 120/5, GT 112 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 15 | 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | GT 143/3, RR 130/9 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 14 | 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | CSK 192/3, KKR 165 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| IPL 13 | 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | MI 157/9, DC 156/8 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| IPL 12 | 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Super Over (MI 161, CSK 158) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| IPL 11 | 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | CSK 139/1, SRH 131/8 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| IPL 10 | 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | MI 129, RPS 128 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| IPL 9 | 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | SRH 208/7, RCB 200/9 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 8 | 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | MI 129/2, CSK 101 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 7 | 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | KKR 227/3, KXIP 222 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 6 | 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | MI 149/2, CSK 123 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 5 | 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | KKR 192/5, CSK 190/9 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| IPL 4 | 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | CSK 205/5, RCB 147/9 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| IPL 3 | 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | CSK 168/6, MI 146/9 | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| IPL 2 | 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | DC 143/5, RCB 137/9 | Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| IPL 1 | 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | RR 163/5, CSK 161/6 | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
IPL Championship Count by Team
| Team | Titles | Championship Years | Finals Appearances | Win Rate |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 | 8 | 62.5% |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 | 10 | 50% |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 2012, 2014, 2024 | 4 | 75% |
| Gujarat Titans | 1 | 2022 | 2 | 50% |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 2025 | 12 | 8.3% |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 2016 | 4 | 25% |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 2008 | 1 | 100% |
| Deccan Chargers | 1 | 2009 | 1 | 100% |
Teams That Have Never Won IPL
| Franchise | Finals Appearances | Closest Finish |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0 | Semi-finals |
| Delhi Capitals | 1 | Runner-up 2020 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 0 | Runner-up 2023 |
Key IPL Records & Moments
- Most Titles: Mumbai Indians & Chennai Super Kings (5 each)
- Best Success Rate: Kolkata Knight Riders (75% – 3 wins from 4 finals)
- Most Finals Appearances: Chennai Super Kings (10 finals)
- Closest Final: RCB vs PBKS 2025 (6 runs margin)
- Most Dominant Final: KKR vs SRH 2024 (SRH restricted to 113 runs – lowest final total)
- Most Successful Captain: MS Dhoni & Rohit Sharma (5 titles each)
- Longest Title Drought Ended: RCB 2025 (18 seasons, 12 finals, finally won)
- Immediate Debut Winners: Rajasthan Royals 2008, Gujarat Titans 2022
IPL Champions by Era
Era 1 (2008-2013): 8 Teams
- Winners: RR, DC, CSK (2x), MI
- CSK emerged as early powerhouse
Era 2 (2014-2021): 10 Teams
- Winners: KKR (2x), MI (4x), CSK (2x)
- MI and CSK dominated
Era 3 (2022-2025): 10 Teams, Group Stage Format
- Winners: GT, CSK, KKR, RCB
- More competitive championship distribution
FAQs
Which team won IPL 2025?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won IPL 2025, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs on June 3, 2025. This was RCB’s first championship after 12 finals appearances across 18 seasons.
Which team has won the most IPL titles?
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are tied with 5 IPL titles each. Mumbai won in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020. CSK won in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023.
How many different teams have won IPL?
Eight different franchises have won IPL championships: Mumbai Indians (5), Chennai Super Kings (5), Kolkata Knight Riders (3), Gujarat Titans (1), Royal Challengers Bangalore (1), Sunrisers Hyderabad (1), Rajasthan Royals (1), and Deccan Chargers (1).
Has any team won IPL back-to-back?
Yes. Mumbai Indians won consecutive titles in 2019-2020. CSK won consecutive titles in 2010-2011. Mumbai also won in 2013 and 2015 (not consecutive).
Which team has lost the most IPL finals?
Chennai Super Kings appeared in 10 IPL finals (most of any franchise), winning 5 and losing 5. Despite the high number of finals losses, CSK remains one of the league’s most successful franchises.
Which IPL final was the closest?
RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in IPL 2025 final. The 2017 final between MI and RPS was decided by just 1 run, making it one of the tightest finals in history.
Which captain has won the most IPL titles?
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are tied with 5 IPL titles each. Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings while Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians.
Why hasn’t Royal Challengers Bangalore won IPL before 2025?
RCB appeared in 12 finals before winning in 2025 due to squad imbalance. The team consistently had world-class batsmen but weak bowling units, making them unable to defend scores in finals.
Which team won IPL 2024?
Kolkata Knight Riders won IPL 2024, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. KKR restricted SRH to 113 runs—the lowest total in an IPL final.
Has any team won IPL in their debut season?
Yes. Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL 2008 under Shane Warne. Gujarat Titans also won IPL 2022 in their first season, only 2 years after entering the league.
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