Across 17 completed editions and over 1,240 matches, only 6 franchises have ever lifted the coveted IPL trophy. Relive every grand final, from Shane Warne's 2008 underdogs to Kolkata's 2024 masterclass.
Includes Deccan Chargers (2009)
“KKR most one-sided final in history, bowling out SRH for 113 and chasing in 10.3 overs for their 3rd trophy.”
“Ravindra Jadeja struck 6 & 4 off Mohit Sharma final two balls at 1:35 AM to secure CSK 5th title.”
“Debut glory: New franchise Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their inaugural season before 104,000 fans.”
“CSK bounced back from missing playoffs in 2020 to capture their 4th championship title.”
“Mumbai Indians became the first team to win 5 titles, completely dominating the bio-bubble season in UAE.”
“Lasith Malinga trapped Shardul Thakur LBW with a slower yorker on the final ball to win by 1 run.”
“The Dad Army return: CSK won the championship on comeback after a two-year hiatus with Watson century.”
“Mitchell Johnson defended 11 in the 20th over in the tightest final in IPL history.”
“Warner 848-run tournament and Cutting death-overs assault broke RCB hearts in Bengaluru.”
“Mumbai Indians turned around losing their first 4 games to lift their second trophy at Eden Gardens.”
“Wriddhiman Saha hundred eclipsed by Manish Pandey masterclass in a thrilling 200-run chase.”
“Rohit Sharma first title as captain in his first season taking over midway from Ricky Ponting.”
“Bisla heroic blitz silenced Chepauk, denying CSK an unprecedented championship hat-trick.”
“CSK became the first franchise to defend the IPL trophy and win on home turf.”
“CSK captured their maiden crown with MS Dhoni famous straight-ish mid-off field for Pollard.”
“Tournament shifted to South Africa; Deccan Chargers rebounded from last place in 2008 to champions.”
“Inaugural season fairytale: underdogs Rajasthan Royals won on the final ball.”
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) share the all-time record with5 IPL championships each. MI won in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 under Rohit Sharma. CSK won in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023 under MS Dhoni.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the inaugural IPL title in 2008 under the legendary leadership of Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets on the final ball at DY Patil Stadium.
Only two finals in history were decided by 1 run, both won by Mumbai Indians: the 2017 Final vs Rising Pune Supergiant (129/8 vs 128/6) and the 2019 Final vs Chennai Super Kings (149/8 vs 148/7).
Rohit Sharma (5 titles: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and MS Dhoni (5 titles: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) stand alone atop the captaincy leaderboard. Gautam Gambhir follows with 2 titles for KKR (2012, 2014).