The IPL 2025 season is set to commence on March 22, with the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Over the past 17 years, the journey of the world's richest cricket league has been thrilling, with some teams establishing their dominance while others have struggled. Let's take a look at the performance of all IPL teams so far.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings is one of the most successful IPL teams. Under MS Dhoni's captaincy, they have won the trophy five times and finished as runners-up five times. In 2025, Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the team.
- Championships Won: 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
- Runners-up: 5 (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019)
- Playoff Appearances: 12
- Total Seasons Played: 15
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians have also been one of the most successful IPL teams. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, they secured five titles. In 2025, Hardik Pandya will captain the team.
- Championships Won: 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
- Runners-up: 1 (2010)
- Playoff Appearances: 10
- Total Seasons Played: 17
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR won IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 under Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy. After winning their third title in 2024, Ajinkya Rahane will now lead the team.
- Championships Won: 3 (2012, 2014, 2024)
- Runners-up: 1 (2021)
- Playoff Appearances: 8
- Total Seasons Played: 17
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Sunrisers Hyderabad won their maiden title in 2016 and reached the finals in 2018 and 2024.
- Championships Won: 1 (2016)
- Runners-up: 2 (2018, 2024)
- Playoff Appearances: 7
- Total Seasons Played: 12
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Rajasthan Royals clinched the first-ever IPL title in 2008 and reached the finals again in 2022.
- Championships Won: 1 (2008)
- Runners-up: 1 (2022)
- Playoff Appearances: 6
- Total Seasons Played: 15
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans made a stunning debut by winning the IPL in their first season in 2022 and finishing as runners-up in 2023 after losing to CSK.
- Championships Won: 1 (2022)
- Runners-up: 1 (2023)
- Playoff Appearances: 2
- Total Seasons Played: 3
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
RCB is yet to win an IPL title. They have reached the finals three times but have fallen short on each occasion. In 2025, Rajat Patidar will lead the team.
- Championships Won: 0
- Runners-up: 3 (2009, 2011, 2016)
- Playoff Appearances: 9
- Total Seasons Played: 17
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals made it to the finals in 2020 but lost to Mumbai Indians.
- Championships Won: 0
- Runners-up: 1 (2020)
- Playoff Appearances: 6
- Total Seasons Played: 17
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings reached the IPL final in 2014 but couldn't clinch the title.
- Championships Won: 0
- Runners-up: 1 (2014)
- Playoff Appearances: 2
- Total Seasons Played: 17
Other Teams
- Deccan Chargers: Won in 2009, played 5 seasons
- Rising Pune Supergiant: Finalists in 2017, played 2 seasons
- Lucknow Super Giants: Reached playoffs twice, played 3 seasons
- Gujarat Lions: Reached playoffs once, played 2 seasons
- Pune Warriors India: Played 3 seasons, no playoff appearances
- Kochi Tuskers Kerala: Played 1 season, no playoff appearances
IPL has been a phenomenal platform for cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have consistently dominated the tournament, while franchises like RCB and Punjab Kings are still in search of their first title. It will be exciting to see which team creates history in IPL 2025!