The IPL 2025 kicked off on March 22, with the opening game saw the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders face Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
At the end of the long league campaign, PBKS, RCB, MI and GT sealed their places in the play-offs. PBKS topped the league stage, followed by RCB and GT, while MI finished fourth.
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Last season's champion and runners-up sides KKR and SRH were knocked out from the league stage, while five-time champions CSK finished last on the points table.
Which team has reached IPL final most times?
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the team that has reached the most finals in IPL history is five-time champion Chennai Super Kings, who have won half of the 10 finals they have qualified for. Another five-time champion is in second place, as Mumbai Indians have made it to six finals.
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MI and CSK are followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and RCB, who have reached the final on four occasions. KKR has won the title on three occasions, while RCB are yet to get their hands on the coveted trophy.
Year | Winner | Runner-up |
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2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings |
2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians |
2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings |
2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab |
2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders |
2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals |
2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans |
2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrises Hyderabad |
2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | TBD |