Most Successful IPL Captains

🏏 IPL Winners List Year-Wise (2008–2024) with Team Names and Captains

Author: Harman Saini | Last Updated: April 2025
Category: Cricket News & Updates | Tags: IPL Winners, IPL History, Indian Premier League

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has emerged as one of the most celebrated and thrilling cricket leagues in the world. Since its inception in 2008, the league has witnessed countless unforgettable moments, dramatic finishes, and inspiring captaincy performances.

This blog post features a complete list of IPL winners from 2008 to 2024, along with their team names and captains, giving fans and enthusiasts a glimpse of how the tournament has evolved over the years.


πŸ“œ Overview of IPL (Indian Premier League)

The IPL is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Launched in 2008, it features ten teams representing various cities and regions across India. Known for its high-intensity games, global player participation, and festive atmosphere, IPL is not just a cricket tournamentβ€”it’s a global sporting event.


πŸ† List of IPL Winners Year-Wise with Captains

Here’s a detailed list of IPL champions from 2008 to 2024, including their winning captains and team details.

Year Winning Team Captain Runner-Up
2008 Rajasthan Royals Shane Warne Chennai Super Kings
2009 Deccan Chargers Adam Gilchrist Royal Challengers Bangalore
2010 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni Mumbai Indians
2011 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni Royal Challengers Bangalore
2012 Kolkata Knight Riders Gautam Gambhir Chennai Super Kings
2013 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma Chennai Super Kings
2014 Kolkata Knight Riders Gautam Gambhir Kings XI Punjab
2015 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma Chennai Super Kings
2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad David Warner Royal Challengers Bangalore
2017 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma Rising Pune Supergiant
2018 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni Sunrisers Hyderabad
2019 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma Chennai Super Kings
2020 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma Delhi Capitals
2021 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni Kolkata Knight Riders
2022 Gujarat Titans Hardik Pandya Rajasthan Royals
2023 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni Gujarat Titans
2024 Kolkata Knight Riders Shreyas Iyer Sunrisers Hyderabad

πŸ‘‘ Most Successful IPL Captains

1. MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings)

  • Titles: 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)

  • Known for calmness under pressure and excellent strategic thinking.

2. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians)

  • Titles: 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)

  • Praised for leading a strong squad and grooming youngsters.

3. Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders)

  • Titles: 2 (2012, 2014)

  • Recognized for aggressive captaincy and team spirit.


πŸ“ˆ IPL Teams with Most Titles

Team Name Titles Won 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
Sunrisers Hyderabad 1 2016
Gujarat Titans 1 2022
Rajasthan Royals 1 2008
Deccan Chargers 1 2009

πŸ’‘ Interesting IPL Facts

  • Most Runs in IPL: Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in IPL history.

  • Most Wickets: Lasith Malinga and Dwayne Bravo have been among the top wicket-takers.

  • Youngest Winning Captain: Hardik Pandya won in his debut year as captain with Gujarat Titans in 2022.

  • Oldest Winning Captain: MS Dhoni led CSK to a title at the age of 41 in 2023.