The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become one of the biggest and most followed T20 cricket leagues in the world. Since the first season in 2008, the tournament has produced unforgettable finals, legendary performances and some of the most successful teams in T20 cricket.
The IPL winners list has changed several times over the years, with teams such as Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifting the trophy.
The latest IPL champions are Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who won the 2026 IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final. It was RCB’s second IPL trophy after their first title in 2025.
In this article, CricRay brings you the complete IPL winners list from 2008 to 2026, along with runners-up, final results and some important IPL championship records.
🏆 IPL Winners List from 2008 to 2026
Here is the complete list of IPL champions and runners-up from the first season in 2008 through the 2026 season.
| Year | IPL Winner | Runner-up | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | RR won by 3 wickets |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | DC won by 6 runs |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | CSK won by 22 runs |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | CSK won by 58 runs |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | KKR won by 5 wickets |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | MI won by 23 runs |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | KKR won by 3 wickets |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | MI won by 41 runs |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | SRH won by 8 runs |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | MI won by 1 run |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | CSK won by 8 wickets |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | MI won by 1 run |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | MI won by 5 wickets |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | CSK won by 27 runs |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | GT won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | CSK won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | RCB won by 6 runs |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | RCB won by 5 wickets |
The IPL’s official records confirm RCB as the 2026 champions after their five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans.
📅 Complete IPL Winners History
2008 – Rajasthan Royals
The Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL season in 2008 under the captaincy of Shane Warne. They defeated Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling final by three wickets.
The Royals became the first team to have their name engraved on the IPL trophy.
2009 – Deccan Chargers
The Deccan Chargers won the second IPL season in 2009. They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in the final.
The title was Deccan Chargers’ only IPL championship.
2010 – Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings won their first IPL title in 2010. CSK defeated Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in the final.
It marked the beginning of CSK’s long run as one of the most successful franchises in IPL history.
2011 – Chennai Super Kings
CSK successfully defended their title in 2011. They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs in the final.
CSK became the first IPL team to win back-to-back championships.
2012 – Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders won their first IPL trophy in 2012.
KKR defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in the final, with Manvinder Bisla playing an important innings during the successful chase.
2013 – Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians won their first IPL championship in 2013 after defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final.
The victory began Mumbai’s rise as one of the tournament’s most successful teams.
2014 – Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR won their second IPL trophy in 2014.
They defeated Kings XI Punjab by three wickets in a high-scoring final. Manish Pandey played a match-winning innings as KKR completed the chase.
2015 – Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians returned to the top in 2015.
They defeated Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs in the final at Eden Gardens.
2016 – Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad won their first IPL title in 2016.
They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in one of the highest-scoring finals in IPL history.
2017 – Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians won one of the closest IPL finals ever in 2017.
MI defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by just one run. The final went down to the last over and remains one of the most memorable finishes in IPL history.
2018 – Chennai Super Kings
After returning to the IPL, Chennai Super Kings immediately showed their strength.
CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the final, with Shane Watson scoring an unbeaten century. It was CSK’s third IPL title.
2019 – Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by just one run in the 2019 final.
It was another dramatic IPL final between the two most successful teams of that period.
2020 – Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians continued their dominance in 2020.
They defeated Delhi Capitals by five wickets in the final and secured their fifth IPL championship.
2021 – Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings bounced back strongly in 2021.
CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final to win their fourth IPL title.
2022 – Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans made a dream start to their IPL journey.
In their debut season, GT reached the final and defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to become IPL champions. Hardik Pandya led the team to its maiden trophy.
2023 – Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings won their fifth IPL title in 2023.
CSK defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a rain-affected final. Ravindra Jadeja finished the match dramatically by hitting a six and a four from the final two balls.
2024 – Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL championship in 2024.
KKR produced a dominant performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final, restricting SRH to 113 before completing the chase with eight wickets in hand.
2025 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their long wait for an IPL trophy in 2025.
RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a closely fought final and won their first IPL championship.
2026 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their title in 2026.
RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium while chasing 156. The victory gave RCB their second IPL trophy and made them only the third franchise after CSK and MI to successfully defend the IPL title.
🏆 Most Successful Teams in IPL History
After the 2026 season, the IPL trophy count looks like this:
| Team | IPL Titles |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 |
| Deccan Chargers | 1 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 |
| Gujarat Titans | 1 |
Chennai Super Kings – 5 Titles
CSK have won the IPL five times, making them one of the two most successful franchises in tournament history.
Their championship years are:
2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
Mumbai Indians – 5 Titles
Mumbai Indians also have five IPL trophies.
Their championship years are:
2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Kolkata Knight Riders – 3 Titles
KKR have won the IPL three times:
2012, 2014 and 2024.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 2 Titles
RCB won their first championship in 2025 and successfully defended it in 2026.
Their championship years are:
2025 and 2026.
Their back-to-back titles moved them into the group of teams with multiple IPL championships.
📊 Teams That Have Won the IPL
Over the years, eight different franchises have lifted the IPL trophy.
They are:
- Rajasthan Royals
- Deccan Chargers
- Chennai Super Kings
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Mumbai Indians
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Gujarat Titans
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Several other franchises have reached IPL finals but are still waiting for their first championship.
🔥 Closest IPL Finals
The IPL has produced some incredibly close finals.
2017 – Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant
Mumbai Indians won by just one run.
2019 – Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians again won by just one run.
2025 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
RCB defeated PBKS by six runs in a tense final.
These matches show why IPL finals are often among the most exciting games of the season.
🏏 Teams With the Most IPL Final Appearances
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have been regular contenders for the IPL trophy.
CSK have appeared in numerous finals throughout the tournament’s history, while Mumbai Indians have also consistently reached the latter stages of the competition.
Their repeated appearances have helped establish both franchises as two of the biggest teams in IPL history.
🤔 Why Is the IPL Winners List Important?
The IPL winners list is more than just a record of champions.
It shows how the league has changed over time.
Some teams have built long-term successful squads, while others have achieved championship success very quickly. Gujarat Titans won the trophy in their first season, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru had to wait many years before winning their first title in 2025.
The list also shows the importance of consistency, team building, leadership and performing under pressure in the IPL.
💡 Interesting Facts About IPL Winners
- Rajasthan Royals won the first IPL season in 2008.
- Deccan Chargers won the IPL in 2009.
- Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have won the IPL five times each.
- Kolkata Knight Riders have won the trophy three times.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL title in 2025.
- RCB successfully defended their title in 2026.
- Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their debut season in 2022.
- Mumbai Indians defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by just one run in the 2017 final.
- Mumbai Indians also defeated Chennai Super Kings by one run in the 2019 final.
- Chennai Super Kings won their fifth title in 2023.
- Kolkata Knight Riders won their third title in 2024.
- RCB became only the third team after CSK and MI to successfully defend the IPL trophy in 2026.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About IPL Winners
Who won the first IPL?
Rajasthan Royals won the first IPL season in 2008 by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final.
Who won the IPL in 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final.
Which team has won the most IPL titles?
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are joint leaders with five IPL titles each.
How many IPL titles does RCB have?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won two IPL titles, in 2025 and 2026.
How many times have Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL?
Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL three times, in 2012, 2014 and 2024.
Which team won the IPL in 2025?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the 2025 IPL title after defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in the final.
Which team won the IPL in 2024?
Kolkata Knight Riders won the 2024 IPL title after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the final.
Which team won the IPL in 2023?
Chennai Super Kings won the 2023 IPL title after defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a rain-affected final.
Which team won the IPL in 2022?
Gujarat Titans won the 2022 IPL title in their debut season after defeating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets.
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🏆 Conclusion
The IPL winners list tells the story of nearly two decades of high-pressure T20 cricket.
From Rajasthan Royals winning the inaugural season in 2008 to Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defending their championship in 2026, the tournament has produced champions from different eras and some unforgettable finals.
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians remain the joint-most successful teams with five titles each, while Kolkata Knight Riders have three championships and RCB now have two.
As every new IPL season brings fresh teams, players and rivalries, the list of IPL champions will continue to grow.
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