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The IPL 2025 is going to start from March 22. The first match of the league will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The IPL was started in 2008. Since then, the league has won the hearts of cricket fans all over the world. During this time, the IPL has given many memorable moments, in which some teams made history with their spectacular performance. Some teams have failed to win the title so far. Let's know the journey of IPL so far and the performance of every team.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Chennai Super Kings is considered to be one of the most successful teams in the IPL. Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, CSK has won the IPL trophy 5 times. This team has also faced defeat in the final 5 times at most. Under Dhoni's captaincy, this team has set an example of consistency and success. Currently, the team's command is in the hands of Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Seasons won: 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Runner-up: 5 (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019)
Total seasons: 15

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai Indians have also been a strong team in the IPL. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, it has won IPL titles 5 times. Although they lost in the final in 2010, the team has consistently remained the most successful team in the IPL. Now the captain of the team is Hardik Pandya.

Seasons won: 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
Runner-up: 1 (2010)
Total season: 17

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Kolkata Knight Riders won IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. In 2024, it won the championship for the third time. The new captain of the team is Ajinkya Rahane. It will be interesting to see if KKR can retain their title.

Seasons Won: 3 (2012, 2014, 2024)
Runners-up: 1 (2021)
Total Seasons: 17

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Sunrisers Hyderabad won their first IPL title in 2016 under the captaincy of David Warner. Moreover, they also reached the finals in 2018 and 2024 but could not win.

Seasons Won: 1 (2016)
Runner-up: 2 (2018, 2024)
Total Seasons: 12

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Rajasthan Royals had the distinction of becoming champions in the first season of IPL (2008). The team performed brilliantly under the captaincy of Shane Warne. In 2022, the team reached the finals, but lost to Gujarat Titans.

Seasons Won: 1 (2008)
Runners-up: 1 (2022)
Total Seasons: 15

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Gujarat Titans surprised by winning the trophy in their very first season in IPL 2022. Under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, he also made it to the final in 2023, but lost to Chennai Super Kings.

Seasons Won: 1 (2022)
Runner-up: 1 (2023)
Total Seasons: 3

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

RCB is one of the most popular teams in the IPL. But it hasn't won a single IPL trophy yet. They reached the finals 3 times, but lost every time.

Seasons Won: 0
Runner-ups: 3 (2009, 2011, 2016)
Total Seasons: 17

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Delhi Capitals made it to the final in 2020 but lost to Mumbai Indians.

Seasons Won: 0
Runner-ups: 1 (2020)
Total Seasons: 17

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Punjab Kings made it to the final in 2014, but lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Seasons Won: 0
Runner-up: 1 (2014)
Total Seasons: 17

Other Teams

• Rising Pune Supergiant: 1 time final (2017)
• Lucknow Supergiants (LSG): 2 times playoffs (2022, 2023)
• Gujarat Lions: 1 time playoff (2016)
• Pune Warriors India: No playoffs
• Kochi Tuskers Kerala: No playoffs

The IPL has not only given global recognition to Indian cricket, but this league has also been successful in taking the format of cricket to new dimensions. Teams like Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have proved with their consistent performances that they are made to be at the top, while other teams are still struggling to win the title. The new season of IPL 2025 is expected to be exciting and interesting.