The concept of the Indian Premier League was laid down in 2007, with the co-founder Lalit Modi and the support of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The inaugural season of IPL in 2008 brought almost all the Indian as well as international players to participate in the tournament. A cricket fan was elated to witness players from different nations playing for the same team.
The cash-rich league saw rivals Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting plying trade for the same team (Kolkata Knight Riders). As the season passed by, the animosity between players decreased, and helped to bridge the gap. It also gave rise to the opportunities to local Indian and overseas players to showcase their talent, which provided flight to their career.
Along with glamor and entertainment, the game witnessed a competitive cricket environment, which kept the fans on the edge. With the rising popularity, the players became icons and heartthrob of the nations.
On that note, let’s witness the IPL final winners from the 2008 to 2022 season.
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IPL Final Winners: 2021
The first half of the 2021 season took place in India, while the other half was conducted in the United Arab Emirates. In particular, the IPL 2021 winner final match took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With nine wins in 14 league matches, the eventual IPL final 2021 winner finished second on the points table. In the final, they posted 192 Kolkata Knight Riders, with Faf du Plessis scoring 92. Then, Shardul Thakur scalped three wickets to help Chennai be crowned as a winner of IPL 2021 final by 27 runs.
CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad won the orange cap with 635 runs in 16 innings at an average of 45.35. Thakur picked 21 wickets in 16 games and was the top bowler for CSK. Having become the IPL 2021 final winner, the Kings won their fourth title.
IPL Final Winners: 2022
It is certainly a big achievement, when any team secures a title victory in their debut IPL season. The Gujarat Titans playing their first season in 2022 topped the points table with 10 wins in 14 league matches and became the IPL 2022 final winner.
The IPL final match winner 2022 Hardik Pandya bowled first against Rajasthan Royals in the final. The captain was the star performer with three scalps and restricted RR to 130. Then, Shubman Gill provided a good start with a contribution of 45. Thereafter, Pandya (34*) and David Miller (32*) remained unbeaten to lead GT to become the IPL final 2022 winner by seven wickets.
IPL Final Winners: 2020
The Indian Premier League took place entirely in the United Arab Emirates. With nine wins in 14 league matches, Mumbai Indians topped the points table.
In the final, MI restricted Delhi Capitals to a total of 156, with Trent Boult taking three wickets. On the batting front, Rohit Sharma slammed 68 to help MI secure a victory in the IPL 2020 winner final match. This was Mumbai’s fifth title victory, which is the most by any team in the competition.
IPL Final Winners: 2019
In the 2019 season, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings secured nine wins each in the league stage. They clashed in the final showdown for the fourth time in the IPL history.
MI posted 149 on the board, on the back of Kieron Pollard top-scoring with 41*. Shardul Thakur and Imran Tahir bagged two wickets each for CSK. The Chennai-based side faced major hiccups in the chase. However, Shane Watson slammed 80 off 59 to keep them going.
However, Jasprit Bumrah finished with 2/12 in four overs, while Lasith Malinga held his nerves to help MI emerge as a winner in the IPL 2019 by one run.
IPL Final Winners: 2018
In 2018, CSK was able to secure victories in nine out of 14 league matches. In the final, they were up against the challenge of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Hyderabad-based franchise posted 178 on the board, which looked like a strong score on the board.
Nevertheless, Shane Watson played a scintillating knock of 117* off 57 balls, which paved the way for the side to lift the title for the third time.
IPL Final Winners: 2017
In this season, the Mumbai Indians secured 10 wins in 14 league matches to top the points table. In the final, they met Rising Pune Supergiant and posted 129 on the board, with Krunal Pandya contributing 47. Then, the bowling unit helped Mumbai to clinch a thriller by one run and become a champion in the IPL 2017 winner match.
IPL Final Winners: 2016
In the 2016 season, SRH came third in the league stage with eight wins in 14 league matches. In the final they met Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling encounter.
SRH posted 208 on the board, and backed it up by proficient bowling performances. Ben Cutting hit 39* and scalped two wickets.
IPL Final Winners: 2015
The 2015 edition witnessed MI winning eight of their 14 league matches. In the final, Lendl Simmons scored 68, while Mitchell McClenaghan bagged three wickets to help MI secure a victory by 41 runs.
IPL Final Winners: 2014
In the 2014 season, Kolkata Knight Riders remained unbeaten in seven league matches to enter into the playoffs. The final saw them chasing the target of 200, with Manish Pandey scoring 94 off 50 balls.
IPL Final Winners: 2013
Midway through the 2013 season, Ricky Ponting decided to relinquish the captaincy of Mumbai, and passed the baton to Rohit Sharma. MI came second in the league stage with 11 victories in 16 league games.
In the final, they posted 148 on the board, with Kieron Pollard scoring 60* off 32. Then, Lasith Malinga, Mitchell Johnson and Harbhajan Singh picked two wickets each to help MI list the 2013 title.
IPL Final Winners: 2012
KKR emerged victorious in 10 out of 16 league matches and finished second on the table. They faced the challenge of CSK in the final, where the Yellow outfit scored 190. Then, Manvinder Bisla top-scored with 89 to pave the way for KKR to secure their maiden IPL title.
IPL Final Winners: 2011
The Chennai-based team won on nine occasions of their 14 league matches. They were up against Mumbai Indians in the final, and posted 205, with Murali Vijay hitting 95. Then, Ravichandran Ashwin was impressive to pick three wickets to help CSK lift the title.
IPL Final Winners: 2010 and Earlier
In the 2010 season, CSK made it to the playoffs with seven wins in 14 league matches. They posted 168 against MI in the final, with Suresh Raina scoring 57* off 35. Then, Shadab Jakati was the pick of the bowlers for CSK with two scalps to secure a title victory.
In the 2009 season, Deccan Chargers managed to seal a place in the playoffs with seven victories on 14 occasions. In the final, they met RCB and posted 143 on the board, with Herschelle Gibbs scoring 53*. Then, Pragyan Ojha picked three wickets, while Andre Symonds and Harmeet Singh bagged two each to help Chargers secure a title victory.
The inaugural season witnessed Rajasthan Royals topping the points table with 11 wins in 14 league matches. In the final, they faced CSK and conceded 163. Then, RR emerged as the inaugural champions by sealing the chase on the final ball of the game. Yusuf Pathan hit a half century and picked three wickets.
IPL Final Match 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
Already into its 16th season, the Indian Premier League has been a blockbuster success for BCCI, stakeholders and franchise owners. It is one of the most valuable sporting leagues in the world, and could soon top the list as well. This is due to the rising interest of the fans in the league’s action and results, while delivering in terms of entertainment value.
Gujarat Titans secured a title victory in the 2022 season under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. They have started the 2023 season, and will be interesting to witness if they can defend their title with a talented team, or the league gets its new champion.
