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.
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.
Since the was IPL started in 2008, only three teams have managed to successfully defend their title.
List of Successful Teams
| Team | Winning Year | Captain |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2010, 2011 | MS Dhoni |
| Mumbai Indians | 2019, 2020 | Rohit Sharma |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2025, 2026 | Rajat Patidar |
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
IPL 2011 Final
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
IPL 2020 Final
This IPL Winners List (2008-2025) includes the champions, runner-up teams, and the venue of each IPL final match:
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dubai |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Dubai |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | Hyderabad |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bangalore |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | Bangalore |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Johannesburg |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai |
Here’s a quick summary of the most successful IPL franchises based on titles won:
| Team | Titles Won | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 5 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 5 | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 3 | 2012, 2014, 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 1 | 2016 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 1 | 2008 |
| Deccan Chargers (DC) | 1 | 2009 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 1 | 2022 |
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