Riding on the success of India’s title victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, the Indian Premier League took flight in 2008. The revolutionary idea was an instant success as the players from different countries playing together in the same team was unheard of until this tournament.
The young Indian players used this platform to showcase their talent, while it was an opportunity for experienced players to improve their game in the T20 format. Additionally, the players getting dropped from the national team once again brought themselves into the reckoning with impressive performances.
The initiative of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and cooperation of other cricket boards have helped IPL become a huge success. With the teams increasing from 8 to 10, and still remaining profitable in its 16th edition, is a huge thing for the tournament.
Heading into its 16th season, the IPL is delivering in terms of competitive environment, quality cricketing action to the fans and profits to the franchise owners/sponsors and BCCI. Gujarat Titans became the IPL champion 2022 and would look to be proficient in this season to become the third team to defend their title after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. In this article, we’ll take a look at the IPL champions list from 2008 to 2022.
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IPL Champions in 2022
The 2022 season saw the participation from 10 teams, with Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants getting added to the roaster.
Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans finished at the top of the points table with 10 wins in 14 league matches. In the Qualifier 1 and final, Titans secured a seven-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals, riding on Pandya’s brilliance in both departments, and were eventually crowned the IPL 2022 champions.
IPL Champions in 2021
The 2021 IPL champion title went to Chennai Super Kings. They gained nine victories in 14 games, but managed to close out the league stage with successive losses.
However, CSK prevailed over Delhi Capitals by four wickets in the Qualifier 1. Then, the MS Dhoni-led side faced Kolkata Knight Riders in the final and scored 192, with Faf du Plessis scoring 86. The bowling unit, led by Shardul Thakur’s three-fer restricted KKR to 165, resulting in CSK becoming IPL 2021 champion team.
IPL Champions in 2020
Mumbai Indians topped the IPL 2020 league stage with nine victories in nine league matches. They continued their momentum after beating Delhi Capitals by 57 runs.
In the final, they again met Capitals, where the latter were restricted to a total of 156. Trent Boult picked three wickets for MI. Then, skipper Rohit Sharma hit 68 to help MI emerge as the IPL 2020 champion team. This helped Mumbai to become the second team to defend their IPL title.
IPL Champions in 2019
The 2019 season witnessed Mumbai and Chennai securing nine wins each, but the former were at top of the table with a better net run-rate. In the Qualifier 1, MI chased down the target of 132 and won by six wickets.
In the final, they faced the challenge of Super Kings yet again. Batting first, Mumbai posted 149 on the board, with Kieron Pollard scoring 41*. Then, Jasprit Bumrah returned with figures of 2/14, while Lasith Malinga displayed nerves to steel to help MI secure a one-run victory and become the IPL champion team.
IPL Champions in 2018
Three years prior to becoming the IPL 2021 champions, CSK announced their return in a grand fashion by winning nine out of 14 league matches. In the Qualifier 1, the Dhoni-led side secured a two-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling fashion.
In the final, SRH were once again up against CSK, and posted a strong total of 178 on the board. However, Shane Watson was superb with his fiery knock of 117* off 57 balls to pave the way for CSK to be crowned as the IPL 2018 champion.
IPL Champions from 2008 to 2017
In the IPL 2008 season, the underdogs, Rajasthan Royals secured a terrific victory under the leadership of Shane Warne. Then, the 2009 season saw Deccan Chargers winning the IPL title, despite finishing last in 2008.
The 2010 and 2011 season witnessed MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings winning the tournament and becoming the first team to defend the title. The 2012 saw Gautam Gambhir leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their maiden title, and repeating it in 2014.
The 2013 season saw the rise of Rohit Sharma, who helped the team lift the title and replicate the same in 2015 and 2017. The 2016 season saw Sunrisers Hyderabad winning their only title under Australian batter David Warner.
| Edition | Winner | Runner-up | Venue |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiants | Hyderabad |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bangalore |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | Bangalore |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Johannesburg |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai |
IPL Champions Scorecards
2008: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings – June 1 at Navi Mumbai
- CSK – 163/5 (20 overs)
- RR – 164/7 (20 overs)
- Winner – Rajasthan Royals
- Player of the Match – Yusuf Pathan (RR) – 56 runs & 3 wickets
2009: Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – May 24 at Johannesburg
- DC – 143/6 (20 overs)
- RCB – 137/9 (20 overs)
- Winner – Deccan Chargers
- Player of the Match – Anil Kumble (RCB) – 4/16
2010: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings – April 25 at Navi Mumbai
- CSK – 168/5 (20 overs)
- MI – 146/9 (20 overs)
- Winner – Chennai Super Kings
- Player of the Match – Suresh Raina (CSK) – 57* and 1/21
2011: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – May 28 at Chennai
- CSK – 205/5 (20 overs)
- RCB – 147/8 (20 overs)
- Winner – Chennai Super Kings
- Player of the Match – Murali Vijay (CSK) – 95 runs
2012: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings – May 27 at Chennai
- CSK – 190/3 (20 overs)
- KKR – 192/5 (20 overs)
- Winner – Kolkata Knight Riders
- Player of the Match – Manvinder Bisla (KKR) – 89* runs
2013: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings – May 26 at Kolkata
- MI – 148/9 (20 overs)
- CSK – 125/9 (20 overs)
- Winner – Mumbai Indians
- Player of the Match – Kieron Pollard (MI) – 60* & 1/34
2014: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders – June 1 at Bengaluru
- KXIP – 199/4 (20 overs)
- KKR – 200/7 (19.3 overs)
- Winner – Kolkata Knight Riders
- Player of the Match – Manish Pandey (KKR) – 94 runs
2015: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings – May 24, 2015 at Kolkata
- MI – 202/5 (20 overs)
- CSK – 161/8 (20 overs)
- Winner – Mumbai Indians
- Player of the Match – Rohit Sharma (MI) – 50 runs
2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – May 29 at Bengaluru
- SRH – 208/7 (20 overs)
- RCB – 200/7 (20 overs)
- Winner – Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Player of the Match – Ben Cutting – 39 & 2 wickets
2017: Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Super Giant – May 21 at Hyderabad
- MI – 129/8 (20 overs)
- RCB – 126/6 (20 overs)
- Winner: Mumbai Indians
- Player of the Match – Krunal Pandya – 47 runs
2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings – May 27 at Mumbai
- SRH – 178/6 (20 overs)
- CSK – 181/2 (18.3 overs)
- Winner: Chennai Super Kings
- Player of the Match – Shane Watson – 117* runs
2019: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings – May 12 at Hyderabad
- MI – 149/8 (20 overs)
- CSK – 148/7 (20 overs)
- Winner: Mumbai Indians
- Player of the Match – Jasprit Bumrah – 2/12
2020: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals – November 10 at Dubai
- DC – 156/7 (20 overs)
- MI – 157/5 (18.4 overs)
- Winner: Mumbai Indians
- Player of the Match – Trent Boult – 3/30
2021: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings – October 15 at Dubai
- CSK – 192/3 (20 overs)
- KKR – 165/9 (20 overs)
- Winner: Chennai Super Kings
- Player of the Match – Faf du Plessis – 86 (49)
2022: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals – May 29 at Ahmedabad
- RR – 130/9 (20 overs)
- GT – 133/3 (18.1 overs)
- Winner: Gujarat Titans
- Player of the Match – Hardik Pandya – 34* & 3/17
Conclusion
So far, the IPL has provided everything the fans, advertisers and stakeholders have wanted from the tournament. The stadiums have seen seats packed to full capacity for almost all the matches, irrespective of the ticket prices. This is due to the competitiveness of the league, with the teams stacked up with quality T20 players in their squad. Along with top international players, the rise of Indian players have always been a huge talking point in the cash-rich league.
The Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings headed by Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni are still the most popular franchises in the tournament. Although the performances were not satisfactory enough by both teams in 2022, they have started well and their fans are expecting nothing short of a title this season. Also, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, a popular team due to Virat Kohli, will look to go a few steps further and finally win their maiden IPL title.
Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, who faced off in the final in 2022 are going strong in the IPL 2023 as well, and would look to continue the same form. RR will certainly give it their all to win their first title after 2008.
It will be interesting to witness as the IPL 2023 progresses and reaches its business end. More close matches and competitive teams are helping the tournament to reach a larger audience. The viewership has skyrocketed in the first two weeks of this edition, and is likely to increase as teams keep producing their best in the tournament.
ammed 117* off 57 balls in the IPL 2018 final, and helped CSK to lift their third title.
- Who holds the record for the most wickets in an IPL final?
Royal Challengers Bangalore bowler Anil Kumble’s figures read, 4-0-16-4 against Deccan Chargers in IPL 2009 final.
