The new season of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 22, 2025. Defending champions KKR will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Just like the previous season, all 10 captains will be competing to lift the coveted trophy. And why not? This cash-rich league has gained enormous popularity, and winning the IPL is a dream for all participating teams. Over the years, many franchises have performed exceptionally well, with their captains playing a crucial role in their success.
So, let’s take a look at the IPL-winning captains of each edition.
Over the course of 17 seasons, several captains have had the honour of stepping onto the podium and lifting the IPL trophy. See complete list of IPL-winning captains in the tournament’s history.
| Captain | Team | Title(s) | Edition |
| Rohit Sharma | Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Gautam Gambhir | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 2012, 2014 |
| Shane Warne | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 2008 |
| Adam Gilchrist | Deccan Chargers | 1 | 2009 |
| David Warner | SunRisers Hyderabad | 1 | 2016 |
| Hardik Pandya | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 2022 |
| Shreyas Iyer | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 2024 |
IPL winning captains
The first two seasons of the IPL were all about Australian captains. Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals in 2008) and Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers in 2009) lifted their respective franchises to title glory. CSK led by MS Dhoni then stamped its authority after winning the trophy for the next two years in 2010 and 2011.
Led by Gautam Gambhir, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) then broke CSK’s winning streak as they lifted the cup after defeating MS Dhoni and Co. in 2012. KKR also went on to win IPL 2014 under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership.
In IPL 2013, former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma began his legacy by winning the title. He went on to lift the IPL trophy four more times in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Speaking of other captains, David Warner (SRH) and Hardik Pandya (GT) have also led their teams to IPL victories. The second-last IPL edition was won by MS Dhoni-led CSK, and the most recent title in IPL 2024 was claimed by Shreyas Iyer’s KKR.
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