IPL is one of the biggest sporting events happening all across the world. Started in the year 2008, this league has completed a total of 12 seasons so far. IPL is widely recognized around the world for its rich exposure and the quality of the game. Completing 12 seasons so far different teams have lift titles and some have not.
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Let’s see about the most successful 5 teams in the history of IPL so far:
1. Mumbai Indians:
Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in the history of the IPL. This team under the ownership of the Reliance group has so far won a total of 4 IPL titles in the alternative seasons, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019. Also, this team has won a total of 2 Champions League trophies in 2011 and 2013. They also have a history of performing well in the early seasons, qualifying in the playoffs of 2010, 2011,2013,2012 and 2014. This team has played a total of 185 matches, winning 105 out of them. They have a winning percentage of 57.29.
2. Chennai Super Kings:
Chennai Super Kings is the second most successful team in the history of the IPL. Led by one of the coolest and successful captains in the history of international cricket MS Dhoni, men in yellow have won a total of 3 IPL titles. This team has also won a total of 2 Champions Trophies and is considered as one of the best teams played in the league so far. CSK is the only team in the IPL who has the record of qualifying into the playoffs of all seasons. Out of the 12 seasons finished, CSK became the finalist in 8 seasons. CSK has played a total of 165 matches and has won 100 matches in that giving them a winning percentage of 61.2%. Suresh Raina is the highest run-scorer for the team where R. Ashwin has bagged the most number of wickets.
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3. Kolkata Knight Riders:
Kolkata Knight Riders are the third most successful team in the history of IPL. This team has won the title 2 times in the years 2012 and 2014. They have qualified into the playoffs in the seasons 2011, 2016, 2017 and in 2018. Also, KKR holds the record for having the greatest number of consecutive wins in IPL. They have won a total of 14 matches in a row, without losing a match. KKR has played a total of 182 matches out of which the team won 92. They have a winning percentage of 51.6%.
4. Rajasthan Royals:
Rajasthan Royals is one of the most successful teams in IPL history. Under the captaincy of Shane Warne, the team won the IPL title in the year 2008, which is the inaugural season of IPL. Later on, the best performance that has come out of the team is the 3rd position in the year 2013. Apart from that, the team has also played in the playoffs of the 2015 and 2018 seasons.
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5. SunRisers Hyderabad:
SRH was introduced to the IPL replacing Deccan Chargers Hyderabad. Even though they don’t have a great number of victories to showcase, this team is considered as one of the best in IPL history. SRH won the IPL title in the year 2016 under David Warner and they also became the runner up in the season 2018. Popularly known as the “Orange Army '' among the fans, this team never fails to provide their fans an absolute treat of cricketing.
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