IPL History

The popularity and the craze surrounding the IPL is such that an auction is held each year for teams to fine-tune their team combinations. Each year, the IPL goes a long way in determining the future course of action for players as well as their international teams. Over the last 15 years, Mumbai Indians have emerged to become the most successful franchise in IPL history winning the title a record five times, making Rohit Sharma the most elite captain in the league. Behind him is MS Dhoni, having led Chennai Super Kings to four IPL wins. Kolkata Knight Riders have won the trophy once, while Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have lifted the trophy once. Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings haven't tasted success even once. Heading into the IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians, the most successful franchise with a record 5 titles, will be hoping to clinch their sixth, whereas the Chennai Super Kings would be keen to equal MI's tally of five IPL wins. Besides these two IPL behemoths, Kolkata Knight Riders are two-time IPL winners, while Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans have been winners once.

Will the wait end for Punjab Kings, RCB an Delhi Capitals?

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Delhi Capitals are the only franchises from the original 8 teams to have never won the IPL. All three of these teams have reached the final but failed to cross the line. Will this year end the wait for one of these super talented franchises? ...read more