The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most famous T20 cricket league in the world. It brings together top cricketers for two months of exciting matches every year. The league has 10 teams, with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians leading the charts, each winning five titles. Kolkata Knight Riders have won three trophies.
Some teams have yet to win a title. Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Lucknow Super Giants are still chasing their first IPL trophy. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians remain the most successful teams in the IPL history.
Top IPL Teams with the Most Wins
Chennai Super Kings Win Percentage (58.43%) | CSK’s Dominance in IPL History
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have the highest win percentage in the IPL, standing at 58.43%. Out of 239 matches, they have won 138 and lost 98, while two games had no result. CSK shares the record for the most IPL titles (5) with Mumbai Indians.
All of CSK’s trophies came under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, but before the 2024 season, he passed the leadership to Ruturaj Gaikwad. The team has played in a record 10 finals and reached the playoffs 12 times in 15 seasons. CSK also won the Champions League T20 twice, in 2010 and 2014.
Mumbai Indians Win Percentage (55.17%) | MI’s IPL Success and Records
Mumbai Indians (MI) have a win percentage of 55.17%, making them the second-most successful team in IPL history. They have played 261 matches, winning 142 and losing 115, while one match ended with no result. They have also won and lost two Super Overs each.
Owned by Reliance Industries, Mumbai Indians have won five IPL titles, all under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. However, before IPL 2024, Hardik Pandya replaced him as captain. The team has reached the knockout stages 10 times.
Rohit Sharma is MI’s highest run-scorer, while Lasith Malinga holds the record for the most wickets in the team’s history.
Kolkata Knight Riders Win Percentage (52.58%) | KKR’s IPL Journey & Achievements
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) rank as the third-most successful IPL team based on win percentage (52.58%). They have played 252 matches, winning 130 and losing 117. In Super Overs, they have won one and lost three.
KKR has won three IPL titles in 2012, 2014, and 2024. The first two championships came under Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy, while Shreyas Iyer led them to victory in 2024. KKR also holds the record for the longest winning streak in IPL history, with 14 consecutive wins.
Gautam Gambhir remains KKR’s highest run-scorer, while Sunil Narine is their top wicket-taker.
Rajasthan Royals Win Percentage (50.91%) | RR’s IPL Records & Achievements
Rajasthan Royals (RR), the first-ever IPL champions in 2008, won the title under Shane Warne’s captaincy. They have a win percentage of 50.91%, with 222 matches played, 110 wins, and 106 losses. In Super Overs, they have won two and lost one, while three matches had no result.
The Royals have reached the playoffs six times, including in 2024. Sanju Samson is RR’s highest run-scorer, with 3,403 runs, while Shane Watson holds the record for the most wickets (67) in the team’s history.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Win Percentage (48.90%) | SRH’s IPL Performance & Records
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) joined the IPL in 2013 and have played 183 matches, winning 88 and losing 94, with a win percentage of 48.90%.
They won their first IPL title in 2016, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. From 2016 to 2020, SRH consistently reached the playoffs for five seasons in a row.
The team also made it to the IPL finals in 2018 and 2024, but lost to Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, respectively.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win Percentage (48.61%) | RCB’s IPL Journey & Records
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have played 256 matches, winning 123 and losing 129, while four matches had no result. Their win percentage stands at 48.61%.
RCB has finished as runners-up three times in 2009, 2011, and 2016. They have also qualified for the playoffs in nine out of 17 seasons.
The team holds two well-known IPL records—the lowest total score in an innings (49 against KKR) and the highest total runs conceded in an innings (287 against SRH).
Delhi Capitals Win Percentage (45.60%) | DC’s IPL Performance & Records
Delhi Capitals (DC) have played 252 matches, winning 115 and losing 135, with two matches ending in no result. Their win percentage stands at 45.60%.
They are one of the four IPL teams yet to win a title. Delhi Capitals reached their first IPL final in 2020, where they lost to Mumbai Indians. In total, they have made it to the playoffs six times.
The team is currently led by Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in IPL history, who was bought for ₹27 crore in the mega auction.
Punjab Kings Win Percentage (45.12%) | PBKS’s IPL Journey & Records
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are one of the IPL teams yet to win a title. They have played 246 matches, winning 112 and losing 134, with a win percentage of 45.12%.
Their best season came in 2014, when they topped the league table and finished as runners-up. However, apart from that, they have made the playoffs only once in 16 seasons.
In 2014, PBKS also competed in the Champions League Twenty20 and reached the semi-finals.
Lucknow Super Giants (55.81%) & Gujarat Titans (62.22%) | IPL’s Top Performing New Teams
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have impressive win percentages, but since they joined the IPL recently, they have played fewer matches than other teams.
LSG holds a win percentage of 55.81%, having played 44 matches, winning 24, and losing 19, with one match ending without a result.
Gujarat Titans (GT) have a higher win percentage of 62.22%. In 45 matches, they have won 28 and lost 17. GT made history by winning the IPL title in their debut season.
Highest Winning Teams in IPL History
Here is the list of the most successful teams in IPL history, ranked by their win percentage.
| Team | Span | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | Tie+W | Tie+L | NR | W% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 2008-2024 | 239 | 138 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 58.43 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2008-2024 | 261 | 142 | 115 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 55.17 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2008-2024 | 252 | 130 | 117 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 52.58 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2008-2024 | 222 | 110 | 106 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 50.91 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2013-2024 | 182 | 87 | 91 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 48.90 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2008-2024 | 256 | 121 | 128 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 48.61 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2008-2024 | 252 | 112 | 134 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 45.60 |
| Punjab Kings | 2008-2024 | 246 | 109 | 133 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 45.12 |
| Gujarat Titans | 2022-2024 | 45 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.22 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2022-2024 | 44 | 24 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.81 |
FAQ’s
Which Team Has Won the Most IPL Titles?
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are the most successful IPL teams, each winning five titles.
Which Team Has Won the Most Matches in IPL?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the most matches in IPL history, holding an impressive win percentage of 58.43%.
How Many IPL Trophies Has KKR Won?
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have lifted the IPL trophy three times—first in 2012, again in 2014, and their latest title in 2024.
