IPL 2023: Who has won the most titles?
The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is just a month away as teams are in full preparation mode.
Defending champions Gujarat Titans will open the tournament against the Chennai Super Kings on March 31st in Ahmedabad.
Who has won the most IPL titles?
Since the Indian Premier League (IPL) began in 2008, the Mumbai Indians have been victorious five times, leading the Chennai Super Kings (four) and Kolkata Knight Riders (two).
The Mumbai Indians dominated the 2010s, winning 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Rohit Sharma led the team to victory on every occasion, including being named Man-of-the-Match in the 2015 Summit Battle.
The year 2013 was very special for the Mumbai Indians, who won their first IPL trophy and the Champions League Twenty20 double.
Chennai Super Kings’ four wins were achieved in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021, each time led by MS Dhoni.
While the other only multiple IPL trophy winners, the Kolkata Knight Riders, found success between 2012 and 2014 dominance of the Mumbai Indians.
Gautam Gambhir captained both victories, defeating Chennai Super Kings and the Punjab Kings.
Australians have also led IPL teams to victory in the much-anticipated and watched short form of cricket.
Spin bowling legend Shane Warne became the first captain to ever win an IPL title and led the Rajasthan Royals to the promised land in 2008.
Noted Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist led the now-defunct Deccaan Chargers to victory the following year.
David Warner followed as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 and picked up a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore.
| IPL team | IPL Trophy | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 5 times | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Chennai Super King | 4 times | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 times | 2012, 2014 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 time | 2016 |
| Royal family from Rajasthan | 1 time | 2008 |
| Deccan chargers | 1 time | 2009 |
| Gujarat Titans | 1 time | 2022 |
Who has won the most runner-up IPL titles?
There are four current teams yet to surpass the trophy in the 15 seasons of the IPL.
Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore are yet to win, as is new team Lucknow Super Giants.
| IPL team | IPL Trophy | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super King | 5 times | 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019 |
| Royal challengers Bangalore | 3 times | 2009, 2011, 2016 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 time | 2010 |
| King XI Punjab | 1 time | 2013 |
| Rising Pune supergiants | 1 time | 2017 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 time | 2018 |
| Capitals of Delhi | 1 time | 2020 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 time | 2021 |
Who has won the most IPL titles as captain?
Due to the sheer dominance of the Mumbai Indians, Sharma holds the most IPL titles as captain with five.
MS Dhoni follows him with four of his own as leader of the Chennai Super Kings.
| IPL team | IPL Trophy | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians) | 5 times | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) | 4 times | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 |
| Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 2 times | 2012, 2014 |
| David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 1 time | 2016 |
| Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals) | 1 time | 2008 |
| Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers) | 1 time | 2009 |
| Hardik Pandya (Gujarat Titans) | 1 time | 2022 |