The Indian Premier League (IPL) launched in 2008 and has grown into one of the world’s richest and most-watched sports leagues. This IPL all seasons history timeline covers all 19 seasons from 2008 to 2026 — every champion, runner-up, winning captain, final venue, Player of the Tournament, Orange Cap and Purple Cap winner — plus records, franchise histories and the legends who defined the league. Champions, finals and award figures are official records; all-time career and valuation figures are labelled as approximate.
The IPL is a Twenty20 (T20) franchise cricket league run by the BCCI, played each year (usually March–May) between city-based teams. It started in 2008 with eight teams; Rajasthan Royals were the first champions. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the most successful with five titles each. In 2025 and 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally broke their long title drought and won back-to-back trophies.
The Indian Premier League began in 2008 and has become one of the world’s most valuable cricket leagues. Teams such as Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have dominated with five titles each, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first two titles in 2025 and 2026. Stars like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have defined the league’s history.
Complete list of IPL champions, runners-up and winning captains. Official records.
| Season | Champion | Runner-Up | Winning Captain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | Rajat Patidar |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | Rajat Patidar |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Shreyas Iyer |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | MS Dhoni |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Hardik Pandya |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | MS Dhoni |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Rohit Sharma |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Rohit Sharma |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MS Dhoni |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | Rohit Sharma |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | David Warner |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Rohit Sharma |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | Gautam Gambhir |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Rohit Sharma |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Gautam Gambhir |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | MS Dhoni |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | MS Dhoni |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Adam Gilchrist |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Shane Warne |
Championship distribution across all franchises, 2008–2026.
| Franchise | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 2012, 2014, 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Gujarat Titans | 1 | 2022 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 2016 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 2008 |
| Deccan Chargers (defunct) | 1 | 2009 |
Deccan Chargers (2009 champions) were terminated in 2012; the Hyderabad franchise was relaunched as Sunrisers Hyderabad and is a separate entity.
Headline records across IPL history. Career and valuation figures are approximate.
Every IPL season in reverse chronological order, with champions, captains, award winners and the moments that defined them.
Most memorable moment: Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls sealed the chase of Gujarat’s 155, giving RCB a second straight crown.
Why the season was historic: RCB became the third team to win two consecutive IPL finals, and a 15-year-old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, swept the individual awards.
Most memorable moment: After 17 seasons without a trophy, RCB held their nerve in a tense low-scoring final to beat Punjab Kings by six runs.
Why the season was historic: One of the great stories in IPL history — RCB, long the league’s nearly-men, finally lifted the trophy, ending years of heartbreak for Virat Kohli and their fans.
Most memorable moment: KKR dismantled Sunrisers Hyderabad, bowling them out for 113 and chasing it down in just over 10 overs in a one-sided final.
Why the season was historic: A record-breaking batting season — SRH posted 287/3, the highest team total in IPL history — before KKR’s all-round power proved decisive.
Most memorable moment: Ravindra Jadeja hit a four and a six off the final two balls of a rain-hit, last-over thriller to win CSK the title.
Why the season was historic: CSK’s fifth title drew them level with Mumbai Indians, while Shubman Gill’s 890 runs were the second-most in a single IPL season.
Most memorable moment: Gujarat Titans won the title in their very first season, with Hardik Pandya leading and starring with bat and ball in the final.
Why the season was historic: The IPL expanded to 10 teams (adding GT and Lucknow Super Giants), and a brand-new franchise became champions at the first attempt.
Most memorable moment: CSK bounced back from a poor 2020 to lift the title, with Faf du Plessis scoring 86 in the final.
Why the season was historic: COVID-19 forced the season to be suspended mid-way in India and completed in the UAE, yet CSK reaffirmed their status as a powerhouse.
Most memorable moment: Mumbai Indians cruised past Delhi Capitals to become the first team to win five IPL titles.
Why the season was historic: Held entirely in the UAE behind closed doors due to COVID-19, the tournament still delivered record digital viewership.
Most memorable moment: Lasith Malinga’s final-ball wicket sealed a one-run win over CSK in one of the closest finals ever.
Why the season was historic: MI and CSK’s rivalry peaked, with the title decided off the very last delivery of the season.
Most memorable moment: Shane Watson’s unbeaten 117 in the final powered CSK to the title in their comeback season.
Why the season was historic: CSK returned after a two-year suspension and won immediately, cementing the “Dad’s Army” legend of an experienced squad.
Most memorable moment: Defending just 129, MI won by one run off the last over against Pune in a nerve-shredding finish.
Why the season was historic: MI claimed a record third title, and Ben Stokes justified his then-record IPL price tag with match-winning all-round displays.
Most memorable moment: SRH defended 208 to win their first title, denying RCB despite Virat Kohli’s all-time record season.
Why the season was historic: Kohli’s 973 runs — with four centuries — is the most by any batter in a single IPL season and remains untouched.
Most memorable moment: After a slow start, MI surged through the season and overpowered CSK in the final to win their second crown.
Why the season was historic: MI became the first team to win the title after losing their opening matches, showcasing their trademark slow-burn campaigns.
Most memorable moment: KKR chased down 200 against Kings XI Punjab, winning nine games in a row to take the title.
Why the season was historic: The first leg was played in the UAE due to India’s general elections, and KKR’s mid-season surge became the stuff of legend.
Most memorable moment: In Sachin Tendulkar’s final IPL season, MI beat CSK to win their first title and give their icon a fitting send-off.
Why the season was historic: MI’s maiden championship launched the most successful dynasty of the decade, while Chris Gayle smashed a 30-ball century and 175*.
Most memorable moment: KKR chased down 190 in CSK’s fortress at Chennai, with Manvinder Bisla’s 89 the centrepiece of their first title.
Why the season was historic: Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR finally delivered, and mystery spinner Sunil Narine announced himself as a T20 superstar.
Most memorable moment: Murali Vijay and Mike Hussey gave CSK a flying start in the final as they retained the title at home.
Why the season was historic: CSK became the first team to win consecutive IPL titles, while a mid-season signing, Chris Gayle, took the league by storm.
Most memorable moment: Suresh Raina’s brilliance carried CSK to their first title, beating Sachin Tendulkar’s Mumbai Indians in the final.
Why the season was historic: CSK’s maiden crown began the Dhoni-led dynasty; later that year they also won the inaugural Champions League T20.
Most memorable moment: Deccan Chargers, who finished last in 2008, won the 2009 title in a low-scoring final against RCB.
Why the season was historic: The entire tournament moved to South Africa because of clashes with India’s general elections — the first IPL held abroad.
Most memorable moment: Rajasthan Royals, the cheapest squad in the auction, won the inaugural title off the final ball against CSK.
Why the season was historic: The first-ever IPL launched T20 franchise cricket globally, and Shane Warne’s player-coach leadership turned underdogs into champions.
The IPL was launched by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2008, partly in response to the rival Indian Cricket League (ICL) and partly to capitalise on India’s appetite for fast, entertainment-driven cricket after India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
The goal was to combine top international and Indian players in a city-based franchise model, similar to leagues in football and American sports. Teams were sold to corporate and celebrity owners, players were bought at auction, and matches were packaged as prime-time entertainment with music, cheerleaders and big-name commentators.
The league began with eight franchises in 2008, expanded and contracted over the years (Pune, Kochi, Gujarat Lions and Rising Pune came and went), and settled at ten teams from 2022 with the additions of Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Player retention, auctions and salary caps have shaped how dynasties are built.
IPL media rights have multiplied in value across cycles, with digital streaming rights eventually rivalling or exceeding television. The shift to free mobile streaming dramatically widened the audience, turning the IPL into one of the most valuable annual sports properties in the world.
The IPL reshaped global cricket: it normalised franchise leagues, accelerated T20 tactics and skills, created new earning paths for players worldwide, and influenced scheduling across international cricket. Leagues in Australia, England, the Caribbean and beyond followed its template.
Debut season, titles, key captains and defining moments for all ten current franchises.
The most consistent franchise, led for years by MS Dhoni. Stars include Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo. Known for the “Yellow Army” and remarkable longevity.
🏆 5 titles · 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
The other five-title giant, captained to glory by Rohit Sharma. Built around Jasprit Bumrah and the Pandya brothers, MI are famous for slow starts and strong finishes.
🏆 5 titles · 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020
Home of Virat Kohli and once AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. After years as the league’s nearly-men, RCB finally won the title in 2025 and retained it in 2026.
🏆 2 titles · 2025, 2026
Owned by Shah Rukh Khan, KKR built titles around Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, plus captains Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer. Three-time champions.
🏆 3 titles · 2012, 2014, 2024
The original 2008 champions under Shane Warne. Known for shrewd recruitment, they unearthed talents like Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
🏆 1 title · 2008
Rose from the ashes of Deccan Chargers. Won the 2016 title under David Warner, built on a strong bowling attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and set the highest-ever team total in 2024.
🏆 1 title · 2016
Formerly Delhi Daredevils, rebranded in 2019. Runners-up in 2020, they have nurtured young Indian talent like Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw but are still chasing a first title.
⚪ 0 titles · runners-up 2020
Formerly Kings XI Punjab, rebranded in 2021. Runners-up in 2014 and again in 2025, they remain one of two original franchises yet to win the trophy.
⚪ 0 titles · runners-up 2014, 2025
Champions on debut in 2022 under Hardik Pandya, then runners-up in 2023 and 2026. Built around Rashid Khan and India’s young star Shubman Gill.
🏆 1 title · 2022
Joined alongside Gujarat in 2022. Captained early by KL Rahul, they have reached the playoffs but are still searching for their first final and title.
⚪ 0 titles · playoff regulars
The players who defined the league across its first 19 seasons.
The IPL’s all-time leading run-scorer, Kohli has played his entire career for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His 973 runs in 2016 is the most in a single season, and after years of near-misses he finally lifted the trophy in 2025 and 2026, hitting an unbeaten 75 in the 2026 final.
The most successful captain in IPL history alongside Rohit Sharma, Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to five titles. Renowned for his finishing, lightning glovework and calm leadership, “Thala” is arguably the league’s most beloved figure.
Rohit captained Mumbai Indians to five titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), the joint-most by any captain. A destructive opener and astute leader, he built MI into the IPL’s dominant dynasty of the 2010s.
One of the most innovative batters the game has seen, de Villiers formed a fearsome RCB partnership with Kohli. His 360-degree range and ability to clear any boundary made him one of the IPL’s biggest box-office draws.
Gayle holds the records for the highest individual score (175*), the fastest century (30 balls) and the most career sixes. His 2011–2013 RCB peak redefined T20 power-hitting and made him the league’s most feared opener.
A three-time Player of the Tournament, Narine evolved from a mystery spinner into a destructive opening batter for KKR. His all-round impact has been central to all three Kolkata title wins.
Season award winners are official records; all-time career figures are approximate and evolve each season.
| Season | Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 776 |
| 2025 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 759 |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 741 |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | GT | 890 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | RR | 863 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 635 |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | PBKS | 670 |
| 2019 | David Warner | SRH | 692 |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | SRH | 735 |
| 2017 | David Warner | SRH | 641 |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 973 |
| 2015 | David Warner | SRH | 562 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | KKR | 660 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | CSK | 733 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 733 |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 608 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | MI | 618 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | CSK | 572 |
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | KXIP | 616 |
| Season | Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kagiso Rabada | GT | 29 |
| 2025 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 25 |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel | SRH | 24 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | GT | 28 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 27 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | RCB | 32 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | DC | 30 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | CSK | 26 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | KXIP | 24 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SRH | 26 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SRH | 23 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 26 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | CSK | 23 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 32 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | DD | 25 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | MI | 28 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | DC | 21 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | DC | 23 |
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | RR | 22 |
| Rank | Player | Main Team(s) | Runs (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 8,000+ |
| 2 | Shikhar Dhawan | SRH/DC/PBKS | 6,700+ |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | MI | 6,600+ |
| 4 | David Warner | SRH/DC | 6,500+ |
| 5 | Suresh Raina | CSK | 5,500+ |
| 6 | AB de Villiers | RCB | 5,100+ |
| 7 | MS Dhoni | CSK | 5,000+ |
Career totals are approximate and grow each season for active players. Rankings reflect IPL history through 2026.
| Rank | Player | Main Team(s) | Wickets (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RCB/RR | 220+ |
| 2 | Piyush Chawla | KXIP/KKR/MI | 190+ |
| 3 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SRH/RCB | 190+ |
| 4 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK/MI | 183 |
| 5 | Amit Mishra | DC/DD | 170+ |
| 6 | Ravichandran Ashwin | CSK/RR/PBKS | 170+ |
| 7 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 170+ |
Career wicket totals are approximate and continue to rise for active bowlers.
| Total | Team | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | vs RCB | 2024 |
| 277/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | vs Mumbai Indians | 2024 |
| 272/7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | vs Delhi Capitals | 2024 |
| 263/5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | vs Pune Warriors | 2013 |
| 257/5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | vs Pune Warriors | 2013 |
SRH’s 287/3 in 2024 is the highest team total in IPL history.
| Balls | Player | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 2013 |
| 35 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 2025 |
| 37 | Yusuf Pathan | RR | 2010 |
| 38 | David Miller | KXIP | 2013 |
| 39 | AB de Villiers | RCB | 2015 |
Chris Gayle’s 30-ball hundred (2013) remains the fastest in IPL history.
| Rank | Player | Sixes (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 350+ |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | 290+ |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 280+ |
| 4 | MS Dhoni | 250+ |
| 5 | AB de Villiers | 250+ |
Six-hitting tallies are approximate; Chris Gayle is the all-time leader.
Background: Built around MS Dhoni since 2008. Timeline: titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023, plus a two-year suspension (2016–17). Achievements: a record-equalling five crowns and the most final appearances. Impact & lessons: stability, loyalty and a core of experienced players (the “Yellow Army” culture) can outlast flashier rivals.
Background: Backed by Reliance and captained by Rohit Sharma. Timeline: five titles between 2013 and 2020. Achievements: the dynasty of the 2010s, masters of close finishes. Impact & lessons: elite talent identification (Bumrah, Hardik Pandya) and trusting slow-starting campaigns built a juggernaut.
Background: Star-studded but trophy-less for 17 years. Timeline: runners-up in 2009, 2011 and 2016 before winning in 2025 and retaining in 2026. Achievements: back-to-back titles at last. Impact & lessons: individual brilliance alone does not win trophies — balance and bowling depth finally delivered.
Background: A 2022 expansion side. Timeline: champions on debut (2022), runners-up in 2023 and 2026. Achievements: the fastest-ever rise by a new franchise. Impact & lessons: smart auction strategy, clear roles and strong leadership can fast-track success.
Background: Launched in 2008 as a franchise experiment. Timeline: ever-rising media-rights deals and the shift to free digital streaming. Achievements: the world’s most valuable cricket league. Impact & lessons: packaging sport as entertainment, plus digital distribution, can create an enormous, durable business.
Most dramatic finals: the 2008 last-ball thriller (RR vs CSK), the 2017 and 2019 finals both won by Mumbai Indians by a single run, and the tense low-scoring 2025 final that finally crowned RCB.
Greatest upsets: Rajasthan Royals winning the inaugural 2008 title as the cheapest squad, and Deccan Chargers going from last in 2008 to champions in 2009.
Record-breaking seasons: Virat Kohli’s 973 runs in 2016, Jos Buttler’s four centuries in 2022, the high-scoring 2024 season with the all-time 287/3 total, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s teenage explosion in 2025–2026.
Legendary performances: Chris Gayle’s 175 not out (2013), Brendon McCullum’s 158 in the very first IPL match (2008), and Sohail Tanvir’s 6/14 (2008).
Unexpected champions: Gujarat Titans winning on debut in 2022, and Deccan Chargers’ 2009 turnaround.
Champions, runners-up, captains, final venues, Orange Cap and Purple Cap winners are official IPL records, cross-checked against published statistics. All-time career totals (runs, wickets, sixes) and franchise valuations are approximate and change each season; they are labelled as such. Future-growth comments are projections. For the most current verified figures, consult the official BCCI/IPL sources and ESPNcricinfo. This is editorial sports journalism, not betting or financial advice.