Top 8 teams who have played most IPL finals

Only two teams have played more than five IPL finals.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) commenced in the year 2008 and has witnessed 18 editions so far. Over the years, seven IPL teams have earned the tag of champions in the tournament. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) have won the most titles with five trophies each in their kitty.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are the next on the list with three IPL trophies. Teams like Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT), and now defunct Deccan Chargers have won the trophy once. Interestingly, except for the Chargers, all other champion teams have also lost IPL finals at least once.

Notably, a few teams have reached the IPL finals in the past, but they failed to capture the trophy. Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) and now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant are four teams who have played IPL finals but never got to lay their hands on the trophy. On that note, let’s look at the top eight teams that have played the IPL finals on most occasions.

Top 8 teams who have played most IPL finals:

8. Punjab Kings – 2

Punjab Kings, previously known as Kings XI Punjab, have been part of the league since the inaugural edition in 2008. They played their first IPL final in 2014, where they lost to KKR in the clash. Later, it took them 11 years to make it to the finals again, where they made it to the summit clash in 2025 edition.

7. Rajasthan Royals – 2

Rajasthan Royals have reached the IPL finals on two occasions, out of which, they won once and lost once. They defeated Chennai Super Kings in the final of the inaugural edition in 2008. Later, they reached the final in the 2022 edition, where they lost to Gujarat Titans. Moreover, they have qualified for the playoffs in six editions.

6. Gujarat Titans – 2

Gujarat Titans joined the league in the 2022 edition and made an immediate impact. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, they won the title in their maiden edition in 2022 by defeating RR in the final. Later, they also reached the final in the 2023 season, where they lost to CSK and finished as runners-up.

5. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 3

Sunrisers Hyderabad became a part of the league in the 2013 edition when they replaced Deccan Chargers in the league. Since then, they have played IPL finals on three occasions. They defeated RCB in the final of the 2016 season to clinch their first-ever trophy. After that, they lost the finals against CSK and KKR in the 2018 and 2024 editions respectively.

4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 4

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (formerly Royal Challengers Bangalore) have been a dominant side in the tournament with 10 qualifications to the playoffs. However, they have never managed to win the title. They have played three IPL finals over the years. They lost the final against Deccan Chargers in the 2009 season.

Later, they also reached the final in the 2011 edition but lost to CSK. In IPL 2016, RCB finished as runners-up after losing the final to SRH. The franchise has also made it into the finals of the ongoing IPL 2025.

3. Kolkata Knight Riders – 4

Kolkata Knight Riders grab the third spot on this list. They have been part of the tournament since the first season. They have played IPL finals on four occasions in the past, out of which they won three times. Under skipper Gautam Gambhir, they defeated CSK in the IPL 2012 final to win their first title.

Under Gambhir’s leadership, they also crushed PBKS in the 2014 final to win the trophy. However, KKR lost the final in the 2021 season against CSK under Eoin Morgan’s captaincy. In IPL 2024, under Shreyas Iyer, they outplayed SRH in the final to win their third trophy.

2. Mumbai Indians – 6

Mumbai Indians capture the second spot on this list. They have played IPL finals in six editions. They have a dominating win record in the finals and have emerged as winners on five occasions.

MI played in the final for the first time against CSK in the 2010 season, ending as runners-up. However, they later won the final in the 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 editions under captain Rohit Sharma.

1. Chennai Super Kings – 10

Chennai Super Kings steal the top spot in this list as they have played IPL finals the most timrs. CSK have played 10 IPL finals and have won five times and lost five on other occasions. The MS Dhoni-led side lost the final against RR in the inaugural edition in 2008.

Later, they also lost the final in the 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2019 editions. The five-time champions won the titles in the 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023 editions.

(All stats updated till 2nd June, 2025)

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