The Indian Premier League (IPL) is more than just a cricket event, it’s an expression of sporting excellence as well as entertainment and passion. Since its beginning at the beginning of 2008 the IPL has revolutionized the game of cricket which has made T20 cricket to be the world’s most awaited cricket format around the globe. Today, the IPL is the largest cricket league around the globe. It has captured fans of cricket across the world by its thrilling games stars, outstanding players, and high-stakes tournaments. This article we’ll examine in detail all the IPL champions from 2008 until 2025, as well as the most important information on every single season.

IPL Winners and Runner-Ups From Season 2008 to 2025

Here is the complete outline of each IPL Season:

IPL Season 1 2008 Winner : The Inaugural IPL Season

The inaugural edition of the IPL was announced in 2008 and immediately became a hit for cricket enthusiasts. Rajasthan Royals, led by Shane Warne, emerged as the first champions. They were up against Chennai Super Kings in the final. Chennai Super Kings, captained by MS Dhoni, in the final.

• Start Date: 18 April 2008
• End Date: 1 June 2008
• Winner: Rajasthan Royals
• Runner-Up: Chennai Super Kings
• Results: Rajasthan Royals won by 3 wickets
• Final Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

IPL Season 2 2009 Winner: The South Africa Edition

In the wake of general elections in India In the wake of general elections in India, the IPL was relocated into South Africa in 2009. Deccan Chargers, led by Adam Gilchrist, secured their first trophy by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore.

• Start Date: 18 April 2009
• End Date: 24 May 2009
• Winner: Deccan Chargers
• Runner-Up: Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Results: Deccan Chargers won by 6 runs
• Final Venue: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

IPL Season 3 2010 Winner: CSK Wins Their First Title

The Chennai Super Kings, under MS Dhoni’s management they took home their first IPL title in the year 2010. They defeated Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians in the final which marked the beginning of Chennai Super Kings’ dominance in the IPL.

• Start Date: 12 March 2010
• End Date: 25 April 2010
• Winner: Chennai Super Kings
• Runner-Up: Mumbai Indians
• The result: Chennai Super Kings beat the opposition by 22 runs
• Final Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

IPL Season 4 2011 Winner: CSK Defends Their Title

Chennai Super Kings successfully defended their title in 2011 being the only team in history to take home consecutive IPL trophy. They were dominant in the final beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by a staggering 58-run advantage.

• Start Date: 8 April 2011
• End Date: 28 May 2011
• Winner: Chennai Super Kings
• Runner-Up: Royal Challengers Bangalore
• The Result: CSK won by 58 runs
• Final Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

IPL Season 5 2012 Winner: KKR’s First IPL Win

Kolkata Knight Riders won their first IPL title in 2012 under the direction by Gautam Gambhir. They beat the formidable Chennai Super Kings in the final, after chasing an enormous target.

• Start Date: 4 April 2012
• End Date: 27 May 2012
• Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
• Runner-Up: Chennai Super Kings
• The result: KKR won by 5 wickets
• Final Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

IPL Season 6 2013 Winner: Mumbai’s Maiden IPL Title

Mumbai Indians finally got their hands on the IPL trophy in 2013. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, they dominated Chennai Super Kings in the final to earn their first IPL victory.

• Start Date: 3 April 2013
• End Date: 26 May 2013
• Winner: Mumbai Indians
• Runner-Up: Chennai Super Kings
• The Result: MI won by 23 runs
• Final Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

IPL Season 7 2014 Winner: KKR’s Second Title

Kolkata Knight Riders won their second IPL title in 2014. Through outstanding performances by their top team members, KKR chased down a record-breaking total set by Kings XI Punjab to lift the trophy.

• Start Date: 16 April 2014
• End Date: 1 June 2014
• Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
• Runner-Up: Kings XI Punjab
• Results: KKR won by 3 wickets
• Final Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

IPL Season 8 2015 Winner: MI’s Second IPL Win

Mumbai Indians captured their second IPL title in 2015, beating Chennai Super Kings once again. Their performance throughout the final resulted in an easy win.

• Start Date: 8 April 2015
• End Date: 24 May 2015
• Winner: Mumbai Indians
• Runner-Up: Chennai Super Kings
• Results: MI won by 41 runs
• Final Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

IPL Season 9 2016 Winner: SRH Wins Their Maiden Title

Sunrisers Hyderabad with the help of David Warner, secured their first IPL title in the year 2016. They were able to hold their nerve in a thrilling final to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs.

• Start Date: 9 April 2016
• End Date: 29 May 2016
• Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Runner-Up: Royal Challengers Bangalore
• The result: SRH won by 8 runs
• Final Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

IPL Season 10 2017 Winner: MI Clinches Their Third Title

Mumbai Indians won their third IPL title in 2017 making them the most profitable IPL franchise in the world at the time. In a thrilling Final, MI defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by a mere 1 run.

• Start Date: 5 April 2017
• End Date: 21 May 2017
• Winner: Mumbai Indians
• Runner-Up: Rising Pune Supergiant
• Result: MI won by 1 run
• Final Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

IPL Season 11 2018 Winner: CSK’s Glorious Return

After two years of suspension, Chennai Super Kings made an incredible comeback to win in the 2018 IPL season. They beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final to take their 3rd IPL title.

• Start Date: 7 April 2018
• End Date: 27 May 2018
• Winner: Chennai Super Kings
• Runner-Up: Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Results: CSK won by 8 wickets
• Final Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

IPL Season 12 2019 Winner: MI’s Fourth Title

Mumbai Indians became the first team to take home four IPL titles, when they defeated Chennai Super Kings by just 1 run in the thrilling final match in 2019.

• Start Date: 23 March 2019
• End Date: 12 May 2019
• Winner: Mumbai Indians
• Runner-Up: Chennai Super Kings
• Result: MI won by 1 run
• Final Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

IPL Season 13 2020 Winner: MI’s Fifth Title

It was the IPL 2020 season was held in the UAE because of the COVID-19 epidemic. Mumbai Indians continued their dominance by winning the fifth IPL title, beating Delhi Capitals in the final.

• Start Date: 19 September 2020
• End Date: 10 November 2020
• Winner: Mumbai Indians
• Runner-Up: Delhi Capitals
• Results: MI won by 5 wickets
• Final Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE

IPL Season 14 2021 Winner: CSK’s Fourth Title

Chennai Super Kings, under the guidance under the direction of MS Dhoni, claimed their fourth IPL title after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2021 final.

• Start Date: 9 April 2021
• End Date: 15 October 2021
• Winner: Chennai Super Kings
• Runner-Up: Kolkata Knight Riders
• Results: CSK won by 27 runs
• Final Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE

IPL Season 15 2022 Winner: Gujarat Titans’ Dream Debut

in 2022 the new Gujarat Titans had a dream debut season and won their very first IPL championship under the guidance of Hardik Pandya. The team defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final.

• Start Date: 26 March 2022
• End Date: 29 May 2022
• Winner: Gujarat Titans
• Runner-Up: Rajasthan Royals
• Results: GT won by 7 wickets
• Final Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

IPL Season 16 2023 Winner: CSK’s Fifth Title

Chennai Super Kings equaled Mumbai Indians record when they won their 5th IPL championship in the year 2023. They beat Gujarat Titans in the final with 5 wickets during an IPL match that was impacted by rain.

• Start Date: 31 March 2023
• End Date: 28 May 2023
• Winner: Chennai Super Kings
• Runner-Up: Gujarat Titans
• Results: CSK won by 5 wickets
• Final Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

IPL Season 17 2024 Winner: Kolkata Knight Rider Third Title

This year’s IPL 2024 season is won by KKR They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets and also won their third championship.

• Start Date: 22nd March 2024
• End Date: 26 May 2024
• Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
• Runner-Up: Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Final Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

IPL Season 18 2025 Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took home the IPL 2025 title after defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs. This was their first IPL award under their coach Rajat Patidar.

• Start Date: 22nd March 2025
• End Date: 03 June 2025
• Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Runner-Up: Punjab Kings
• Final Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Every IPL seasons has provided a distinct taste to the tournament with spectacular performances, breathtaking victories, and memorable moments. As the IPL grows it consolidates its status as the world’s top T20 tournament, winning the hearts of the millions of cricket fans around the world.