Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans had the chance to win their second IPL title and become the fourth-most successful team in tournament history. But Kohli’s masterclass made sure RCB walked away with the win.
In the 19 seasons now, eight teams have won the IPL trophy, with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings leading the list with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders are next with three titles, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru with two titles are now at number four spot. Deccan Chargers, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans are joint fifth with one title each.
But who led their team to the IPL trophy in which season? Check the full list of IPL winners, their captains, runners-up and their captains below:
| IPL Winners, Runners-up & Captains (2008–2026) | |||||
| Season | Winner | Captain (Winner) | Runner-up | Captain (Runner-up) | Final Venue |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rajat Patidar | Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill | Ahmedabad |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rajat Patidar | Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer | Ahmedabad |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins | Chennai |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Gujarat Titans | Hardik Pandya | Ahmedabad |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Hardik Pandya | Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson | Ahmedabad |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Kolkata Knight Riders | John Morgan | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Delhi Capitals | Shreyas Iyer | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kane Williamson | Mumbai (Exclusive) |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Rising Pune Supergiant | Steve Smith | Hyderabad |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | David Warner | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Virat Kohli | Bengaluru |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Kolkata |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gautam Gambhir | Kings XI Punjab | George Bailey | Bengaluru |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Kolkata (Eden Gardens) |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gautam Gambhir | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Chennai |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Daniel Vettori | Chennai |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Mumbai Indians | Sachin Tendulkar | Mumbai (DY Patil) |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Adam Gilchrist | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Anil Kumble | Johannesburg (SA) |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Shane Warne | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Mumbai (DY Patil) |
IPL 2008: Rajasthan Royals
The inaugural IPL season saw Rajasthan Royals, led by the legendary Shane Warne, defy all expectations. They emerged as the most consistent team in the league stage, winning 11 of their 14 matches. In the semi-final, they comfortably defeated Delhi Daredevils to book their place in the final. Facing Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling title clash, Rajasthan held their nerve as Yusuf Pathan produced a match-winning all-round performance to secure a dramatic three-wicket victory and lift the first-ever IPL trophy.
IPL 2009: Deccan Chargers
Under the fearless leadership of Adam Gilchrist, Deccan Chargers staged a remarkable turnaround after finishing last in 2008. They ended the league stage in fourth place with seven victories and carried that momentum into the playoffs by defeating Delhi Daredevils in the semi-final. In a tense final against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Deccan held their composure to register a six-run win and claim their maiden IPL title.
IPL 2010: Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings finally ended their wait for IPL glory in 2010. After winning seven league matches and finishing third, CSK defeated Deccan Chargers in the semi-final. In the final against Mumbai Indians, they delivered under pressure and secured a 22-run victory, powered largely by Suresh Raina’s unbeaten half-century.
IPL 2011: Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings became the first team in IPL history to successfully defend their title. They topped the league table with nine wins and defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1. Meeting RCB again in the final, CSK dominated throughout and registered a commanding 58-run victory, with Murali Vijay’s brilliant 95 laying the foundation.
IPL 2012: Kolkata Knight Riders
Under Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy, Kolkata Knight Riders enjoyed a breakthrough season and finished second with 10 wins. After defeating Delhi Daredevils in Qualifier 1, KKR reached the final to face Chennai Super Kings. Chasing a daunting target, Manvinder Bisla produced a memorable innings of 89 to guide KKR to their maiden IPL title.
IPL 2013: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians enjoyed another impressive campaign, winning 11 league matches and finishing second. Although they lost to Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1, they bounced back by defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. In the final, Mumbai avenged their earlier defeat and beat CSK by 23 runs, thanks to an excellent all-round display led by Kieron Pollard.
IPL 2014: Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR rediscovered their best form in 2014 and finished second with nine wins. They defeated Kings XI Punjab in Qualifier 1 before meeting them again in the final. In a high-scoring contest, Manish Pandey starred with a magnificent 94 to help KKR chase down 199 and win their second IPL title.
IPL 2015: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians continued their successful run by finishing second in the league stage with eight victories. They overcame Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1 and once again faced them in the final. A dominant performance saw MI secure a 41-run victory, with captain Rohit Sharma contributing a vital half-century.
IPL 2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad claimed their maiden IPL crown under David Warner’s leadership. They finished third after winning eight league games and defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator before overcoming Gujarat Lions in Qualifier 2. In a thrilling final against RCB, SRH held their nerve to secure an eight-run victory, with Ben Cutting playing a decisive all-round role.
IPL 2017: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians dominated the league stage, finishing at the top with 10 wins. Despite losing Qualifier 1 to Rising Pune Supergiant, they recovered by defeating KKR in Qualifier 2. In one of the closest IPL finals ever, Mumbai edged out Rising Pune Supergiant by just one run, with Krunal Pandya’s fighting knock proving crucial.
IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings
Returning after a two-year suspension, Chennai Super Kings completed a fairytale comeback. They finished second with nine wins and defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. Meeting SRH again in the final, Shane Watson’s unbeaten century powered CSK to an emphatic eight-wicket victory and their third IPL title.
IPL 2019: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians topped the table with nine wins and defeated Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1. The two teams met again in a dramatic final, where Mumbai emerged victorious by just one run. Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant spell under pressure played a key role in securing their fourth IPL title.
IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians
Played entirely in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IPL 2020 saw Mumbai Indians continue their dominance. They finished atop the standings with nine wins and comfortably beat Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1. In the final, Mumbai defeated DC once again by five wickets, with Trent Boult and Rohit Sharma starring.
IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings
After a disappointing 2020 campaign, Chennai Super Kings bounced back strongly to finish second with nine victories. They defeated Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1 and faced Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. Faf du Plessis’s brilliant 86 helped CSK post a strong total before their bowlers completed a 27-run victory to secure a fourth IPL title.
IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans made an unforgettable IPL debut under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. They won 10 league matches to finish at the top of the table and defeated Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 1. Facing the same opponents in the final, Pandya’s all-round brilliance and Shubman Gill’s composure guided Gujarat to a seven-wicket victory and a dream first title.
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings
A season filled with rain, drama and unforgettable moments ended with Chennai Super Kings equalling the record for most IPL titles. CSK finished second in the league stage and defeated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. In the rain-delayed final, Ravindra Jadeja’s iconic finish sealed a five-wicket win and their fifth IPL crown.
IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders enjoyed a dominant campaign in 2024, finishing at the top of the standings with nine wins. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 and met them again in the final. KKR’s bowlers dismantled SRH for just 113 before completing the chase in under 11 overs, securing their third IPL title in emphatic fashion.
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IPL 2025 finally fulfilled RCB’s long-awaited dream of winning an IPL title. RCB finished second in the league stage with 19 points to qualify for Qualifier 1, where they defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets to reach their fourth IPL final. In the title clash, RCB once again overcame Punjab Kings, winning by six runs to lift their maiden IPL trophy.