Which Teams Have Won Back to Back IPL Titles?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the third team to lift the IPL title consecutive times. As they have defeated the Gujarat Titans in the Final of this year which was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After this victory, RCB part of the rare group of teams that have managed to win consecutive IPL trophies.

RCB Created History with Consecutive IPL Titles

The IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the Ahmedabad witnessed another historic moment for the Bengaluru franchise. RCB have defeated the Gujarat Titans by five wickets to lift their second consecutive IPL trophy.

After winning the toss, Bengaluru chose to bowl first and they restricted Gujarat Titans to 155/8. The chase was completed comfortably in just 18 overs with the brilliant innings from Virat Kohli.

Teams With Back To back Titles Win

Since the was IPL started in 2008, only three teams have managed to successfully defend their title.

List of Successful Teams

Chennai Super Kings: The First Team to Do It

Chennai Super Kings was became the first team to win back to back IPL titles in the (2010 and 2011). Under the leadership of the MS Dhoni, CSK have dominated the league during the early years of the tournament.

IPL 2010 Final

• Opponent: Mumbai Indians
• Result: CSK won by 22 runs

IPL 2011 Final

• Opponent: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Result: CSK won by 58 runs

Mumbai Indians Continue the Legacy

Mumbai Indians became the second team to defend their IPL trophy. MI was led by Rohit Sharma and after they became one of the successful franchise in IPL.

IPL 2019 Final

• Opponent: Chennai Super Kings
• Result: MI won by 1 run

IPL 2020 Final

• Opponent: Delhi Capitals
• Result: MI won by 5 wickets

IPL Winners List (2008-2026)

This IPL Winners List (2008-2025) includes the champions, runner-up teams, and the venue of each IPL final match:

Most IPL Trophy Wins by Teams (2008–2026)

Here’s a quick summary of the most successful IPL franchises based on titles won: