IPL is the biggest and toughest league in the world. It is one of the revolutions in world cricket that BCCI has presented to the world. Getting into the IPL means you are sharing the dressing room with the legends of the game. Moreover, you are also getting paid a huge amount of money as well. However, many international stars have found it hard to get into the IPL every time they were auctioned. With 8 days from IPL2021, we will discuss one of the unique IPL records of all time. It is about the 13 players who have played in every season of IPL since the first season.

IPL Records: 13 players who have played in every season of IPL from 2008

#1 MS Dhoni (204 IPL matches )

MS Dhoni might be on the list of every IPL records possible. Dhoni was the captain of the Indian Cricket team when he was bought by the Chennai Super Kings in the first season of IPL. The world cup winning captain has won 3 IPL title and has been in the playoffs more than anyone in the league.

MS Dhoni has played more matches than anyone in IPl (204), captained more matches than anyone in the league as well. The Captain Cool is now in his 14th season as a captain in the biggest T20 league in the world. However, due to a controversial betting case and CSK being suspended from the league, Dhoni played for the Pune Warriors India in the 2014 & 2015 season.

Read more: 10 Bizarre Moments in Cricket History That Shocked The World

#2 Virat Kohli (192 IPL matches)

Virat Kohli is the only player to play for the same franchise since the outburst of the league. In the 2008 season of IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore bought the young kid who had just lead the India-19 team to a world cup victory.

Virat was then said to be one of the promising stars of Indian cricket. Hence, even with some below-average seasons at the start, RCB opted to retain the right-handed batsman from Delhi. Since then he has never auctioned again in the IPL, just because the RCB management has never left Virat out.

Virat is the only player to play for the same franchise since the 2008 edition of IPL. He has played a record 192 IPL matches for the RCB, which is the most by anyone for a single team. This is one of the unique IPL records that Kohli has.

However, the current Indian is yet to win his first IPL trophy. The RCB fans will surely hope to turn around their fate this time.

Read Also : Top 5 Most runs at Number 3 in ODIs: Kohli Crosses 10000 runs at number 3

#3 Rohit Sharma (200 IPL matches)

Now if one says Rohit Sharma is Mr IPL, he/she might not be that wrong. Rohit also has many IPL records in his bag. Winning the most numbers of IPL titles as a player and captain is one of them.

The Hitman had played his initial years for the Decan Charges and won a season with them. In 2011, Mumbai Indians bought the superstar batsman and since then they have won more trophies than anyone in the league.

Rohit was made the captain of Mumbai Indians in the 2013 season and they won their maiden trophy that season. After that Rohit won a total of 5 trophies as captain and 6 as a player. This is one of the toughest IPL records to break.

#4 Dinesh Karthik (196 IPL matches)

Dinesh Karthik is another name associated with Indian cricket for a very long time. Karthik is one of the leading wicket-keeper batsmen along with MS Dhoni in the IPL.

Till now Karthik has played for many IPL franchise since the first season of the IPL. Post the Nidahas Trophy heroics he was made the captain of the KKR franchise in 2018. Since then he has been an important part of the team.

With his 360 degree game going, he is still considered as one the best finishers in the league.

Read Also : Longest career in ODI Cricket History: Mithali Raj in Elite list

#5 Piyush Chawala (164 IPL matches)

The leg-spinner from UP was a sensation in his earlier days of International cricket. Debuted as a 19-year-old, the leg-spinner was one of the brightest prospects of Indian cricket.

Chawla and KKR have been a great combination. He played as many as six consecutive seasons for the franchise helping them winning the title in 2014 in that stint. However, Chawla was very successful with his first-team Kings XI Punjab (Now Punjab Kings), where he played for six years also.

Piyush Chawla is one the highest wicket-takers of the IPL, with 156 wickets in 164 IPL matches.

#6 Amit Mishra (150 IPL matches)

Another successful leg-spinner in the IPL. Amit Mishra is one of the most successful IPL bowlers. He has taken 160 wickets in his 150 IPL matches.

Mishra also has the record for taking most number of hattricks in the tournament(3).

Amit Mishra was first picked by the Delhi franchise in the inaugural season of the league. Since then he has played in every season of the IPL till now. Mishra will be playing for the Delhi franchise in the 2021 edition of IPL.

Read Also: Top 4: Most wickets in T20I for India – Chahal at the top

#7 Ajinkya Rahane (149 IPL matches)

Rahane was a sensation at the top of the order for the Rajasthan Royals, though he had started his IPL career with the Mumbai Indians.

Rahane was the main reason behind the success of the Royals in his time. He was also the only and first-ever batsman to hit 6 fours in an over, where the bowler was Chris Gayle. This is one of the very rare IPL records that Rahane has.

However, due to lack of form Royals released him in the 2020 season and Rahane found himself in the Delhi Capitals dressing room. He will continue to represent the Capitals in the 2021 season which makes him the 7th player who has played every season since the first season of IPL.

#8 Robin Uthappa (189 IPL matches)

Robin Uthappa has played as many as 189 IPL matches in the league making one of the veterans in IPL.

Post a great performance in the inaugural T20 World Cup, Robin was bought by the Mumbai Indians. Since then he has played for a franchise like RCB, and Rajasthan Royals. However, it was the KKR team who brought out the best of Uthappa after they bought him in the 2014 season.

Uthappa opened the innings for them and scored as many as 660 runs earning the orange cap that season. He was named as the Mr Consistent after his record-breaking 11 40+ scores that season. Moreover, he helped them win the IPl trophy that season too.

But, after two not so great seasons in 2018 and 2019, he was released by the KKR management. In 2020 he found his place in the Royals Dressing room. But, after one year Robin is in the CSK team with his world cup winning captain MS Dhoni.

#9 Manish Pandey (146 IPL matches)

Another U-19 cricket star was brought into the limelight along with Virat Kohli. Pandey was the first-ever Indian player to hit an IPL century. He scored an unbeaten 114 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Deccan Chargers in IPL 2009.

Till 2010 season he was with the RCB team but was bought by MS Dhoni's Pune Warriors India in the 2011 season. However, Pandey's best years came under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir after the KKK franchise bought him in the 2014 season.

His vital knocks made sure KKR would become the IPL champions in the 2014 season for the second time. But, in the 2018 season, the Hyderabad franchise bought him as he was released by the KKR management in the 2018 season. Though he has not shown his true talent with the score for the SRH team, his experience in the middle order would make the team retain him till the current season.

For his experience and fielding skills, Pandey is one of players who have played in every season of IPL

#10 Shikhar Dhawan (176 IPL matches)

To be very strange he is the only left-hander in the list of players who have played in every season of IPL from 2008. Dhawan is another U-19 cricket team product. He was the highest run-getter in the 2004 U-19 cricket world cup.

Dhawan was picked up by Delhi Daredevils and he played in a star-studded team alongside Sehwag, Gambhir, de Villiers, Dilshan, and Collingwood in the first season. Later, he found himself in different teams like Mumbai Indians and Decan Chargers.

He found his best form with the Decan Charges and Hyderabad Sun Risers team. But, in the 2020 season, he was traded to the Delhi Capitals team. Till now Dhawan has scored 5197 runs in IPL.

#11 Wriddhiman Saha (124 IPL matches)

Wriddhiman Saha is the third wicket-keeper on our list. Considered the best wicket-keeper in the world at the test level, Saha has a handy IPL career as well.

The KKR team scouted Saha in the first season. However, he was sidelined till he found his place in the CSK team in 2011. But, he had to be the second choice because of the presence of MS Dhoni in the team as the wicket-keeper. However, his wicket-keeping skill made sure he becomes one of the players who have played in every season of IPL.

It was the 2014 season when the world his batting skills. Playing for the Kings XI Punjab, Saha scored the first-ever ton in an IPL final opening the batting. But, due to injury issues, he was released by the Punjab franchise. He was then bought by the SRH team. He will be their first-line up wicket-keeper in this year's IPL.

#12 Dhawal Kulkarni (91 IPL macthes)

The seamer from Mumbai is the only pacer on our list. Kulkarni is one of the most experienced domestic players in the league.

He was signed by the Mumbai team in the 2008 team but did not flourish enough till he was bought by the Rajasthan Royals. However, due to the suspension of Royals in 2015, he was forced to join the Gujarat Lions. Then again he brought back by the Royals in 2018. He is currently in the Mumbai Indians team.

Due to lack of his death bowling skills, Kulkarni has found himself in and out of the team for the most of the time. Though for his swing skills he is one of the players who have played in every season of IPL

#13 AB de Villiers (169 IPL matches)

AB de Villiers is the only foreign player who has played in every season of IPL from 2008. Known as Mr.360 ABD is one of the most loved cricketers in the world.

ABD is the most complete T20 batsman there has been in the IPL. He can play in the classical form and then launch his power-hitting ability later in the innings as well. The chasing ability of ABD makes him still one of the best in the world.

With his more than good keeping skill, his fielding is still the best, making him one of the fittest in the world even post his retirement.

ABD had started his IPL career with the Delhi Daredevils team and then found himself in the RCB team in the 2011 edition. Till then his pair with Virat Kohli has become the feature of IPL. However, he is still to win an IPL trophy yet.

It's been 14 years since India lifted the 2011 World Cup, a moment etched in every fan's memory. That legendary squad brought joy to millions on that unforgettable night in Mumbai, but where are they now?

While many retired, some explored new paths in cricket, and others found different callings, one key player continues to represent India in ODIs.

Explore the current status of India's 2011 World Cup winning squad and know their journeys since the victory and where are they now.

The unforgettable 2011 World Cup Winning squad

Here's the overview of squad members:

MS Dhoni (C & WK), Virender Sehwag (VC), Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel, S Sreesanth, Piyush Chawla, Ravichandran Ashwin.

Coach: Gary Kirsten

Find out the updates on each one of them below:

1. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is the winning captain of 2011 World Cup, who finished off in style with a six to seal the victory for India. He also led India to victory in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, becoming the first captain to claim all ICC limited-overs trophies.

He continued to captain India for several years and played a crucial role as a finisher in white-ball cricket. He also led CSK to win four IPL titles from 2011-2023.

• Retirement: Dhoni retired from test cricket in December 2014, and announced his retirement from international cricket (ODIs and T20Is) on August 15, 2020. However, he continues to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• Currently doing: Continues to captain Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He is involved in various business ventures and endorsements.

Read Also: Suryavanshi touching Dhoni's feet: Here are 10 best moments of IPL 2025

2. Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag was the vice-captain of India's 2011 WC-winning squad and provided explosive starts at the top of the order, including a stunning knock of 175 runs against Bangladesh in the opening match.

He continued his attacking batting in Test and ODI formats for a few more years.

• Retirement: Sehwag retired from all forms of international cricket in October 2015.
• Currently doing: He is a prominent cricket analyst and commentator, and a member of the Anti-Doping Appeal Panel of the National Anti-Doping Agency under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. He also runs the Sehwag International School in Haryana and has ventured into the sports gear and organic farming business.

3. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir was an integral part of India's success in the 2011 WC, especially with his knock of 97 runs in the final. He continued to play a key role in India's top order for a period. He also led Kolkata Knight Riders to 2 IPL titles in 2012 and 2014.

Later, he served as a mentor for Lucknow Super Giants and then KKR, guiding them to their third title in 2024.

• Retirement: Announced retirement from all formats in December 2018.
• Currently doing: In July 2024, Gambhir was appointed as the head coach of India for three years until the 2027 ODI World Cup. He got his first major ICC title in a coaching role by leading India to victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as the head coach.

4. Sachin Tendulkar 

Sachin Tendulkar was the leading run-scorer for India and the second overall in the tournament (482 runs in 9 innings), including two centuries.

He scored his record-setting 100th international century in March 2012 and became a member of the Rajya Sabha in the same year. Additionally, he was a part of Mumbai Indians team that won the IPL in 2013.

• Retirement: Retired from ODI cricket in December 2012, and from tests in November 2013. He also retired from the IPL in 2013.
• Currently doing: Sachin continues to be involved in cricketing and social initiatives, and remains a global ambassador for the sport.

Read Also: Pataudi Trophy renamed as Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy ahead of India vs England test series

5. Yuvraj Singh

The "Player of the tournament," Yuvraj Singh, delivered an exceptional all-rounder performance throughout the World Cup. He successfully battled germ-cell cancer in 2011 and returned to cricket the next year (2012).

Yuvraj continued to play white ball cricket for India occasionally and played in various IPL teams, winning twice with SRH in 2016 and MI in 2019.

• Retirement: Formally retired from international cricket in June 2019.
• Currently doing: He is involved in various cricketing leagues and charitable initiatives. He also mentored India's emerging star, Abhishek Sharma, and has a significant role in shaping his career.

6. Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina played an attacking role in the lower middle order, particularly in the quarter-final against Australia (unbeaten 34), and the semi-final against Pakistan (unbeaten 36).

He continued to be a significant part of India's white-ball setup for several years and was a key player for CSK in the IPL.

• Retirement: Announced retirement from all forms on August 15, 2020, on the same day as Dhoni. However, he continued to play domestic cricket and in various T20 leagues for a period.
• Currently doing: Raina has been involved in commentary and various cricket-related activities.

7. Virat Kohli

As the youngest batsman in the squad (22 years 95 days), Virat Kohli showed glimpses of his future greatness by performing well in the 2011 World Cup, including a century against Bangladesh.

Kohli rose to be one of the world's premier batsmen and captained India across all formats. He became the most successful test captain in history for India. He led India to numerous victories and broke several batting records.

He is the only player from India's 2011 World Cup-winning squad who is still actively playing international cricket (ODI format).

• Retirement: He retired from T20Is after India won the T20 World Cup in 2024, and also retired from Test Cricket in 2025.
• Currently doing: He won the IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025 and had a phenomenal season. He is also expected to play in the 2027 World Cup.

Read Also: The Kohli Effect: Will Indian fans lose interest in Test cricket after Virat Kohli's retirement?

8. Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan was a part of India's World Cup-winning squad in 2011 and played as a batting all-rounder, primarily in the lower middle order. He continued to play in domestic cricket and the IPL, playing for various franchises, including KKR and SRH.

Pathan was also a part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad.

• Retirement: Retired from all formats in February 2021.
• Currently doing: He became a member of parliament from the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency of West Bengal, and has been seen participating in the Legends League Cricket.

9. Zaheer Khan

The shepherd of India's pace attack, Zaheer Khan, was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the 2011 World Cup with 21 wickets in 9 matches. His contributions to the bowling unit were phenomenal.

He continued to represent India in internationals for a few more years.

• Retirement: Khan retired from international cricket in October 2015.
• Currently doing: He has been involved in commentary and coaching roles. He is also a cricket expert and analyst.

10. Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh proved to be crucial for the team in the WC 2011, with the kind of experience he had in the game. He continued to play for India occasionally after the World Cup, but his international appearances became less frequent.

He continued to play IPL for franchises like MI, CSK and KKR.

• Retirement: Retired from all formats in December 2021.
• Currently doing: He is a cricket commentator and an analyst. He has also ventured into politics, serving as a member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

Read Also: 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

11. Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra played three matches in the 2011 World Cup and was particularly effective in the semi-final against Pakistan, where he took 2 wickets for 33 runs.

He faced injuries but made a remarkable comeback to the Indian T20I team and played the T20 World Cup that year.

• Retirement: Nehra retired from all forms of international cricket in November 2017.
• Currently doing: He has been involved in coaching in the IPL (head coach: Gujarat Titans) and won the 2022 season.

12. Munaf Patel

Munaf Patel played a significant role as a consistent medium-pacer in the 2011 WC winning squad, picking 11 wickets in 8 matches. He continued to play domestic cricket and in various T20 leagues after the World Cup.

• Retirement: He retired from all formats in December 2018.
• Currently doing: Served as the bowling coach for Delhi Capitals since the 2024 season and has been seen participating in Legends League Cricket.

13. S Sreesanth

S Sreesanth came in as a replacement for Praveen Kumar (ruled out due to injury) in India's 2011 WC squad. He played 2 matches, including the final.

His career was significantly impacted by a spot-fixing scandal in the 2013 IPL, which led to a ban from cricket.

• Retirement: He made a comeback in domestic cricket after the ban was reduced, and retired from all domestic forms in March 2022.
• Currently doing: Sreesanth is the co-owner of the Kollam Aeries team in the Kerala Cricket League. He also participated in reality shows like Big Boss and was involved in acting and other ventures.

14. Piyush Chawla 

The youngest player in India's 2011 World Cup winning squad, Piyush Chawla (22 yrs 46 days), picked 4 wickets in the three matches he played. He continued to play domestic cricket and IPL for various franchises and won.

• Retirement: Chawla announced from all forms of cricket in June 2025. His last international appearance for India was in 2012.
• Currently doing: He has been associated with the sport as an analyst and was seen giving inputs in per-match shows in IPL and other leagues.

Read Also: Most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket by an Indian bowler

15. Ravichandran Ashwin

The spin master, Ravichandran Ashwin, played only 2 matches in the tournament, picking up 4 wickets. He turned out to be one of the most successful Test bowlers for India, with 537 Test wickets.

Ashwin later developed into a useful all-rounder and could bat well. He was also named ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2016.

• Retirement: Announced retirement from international cricket in December 2024.
• Currently doing: He is actively involved in playing cricket in IPL and played in the TNPL as well. Ashwin is also an active YouTuber, who analyses and shares cricketing stories on his channel, which currently has 1.71M subscribers. 

Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost to Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB) by 6 runs in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). With this, PBKS' dream of winning the first title remained unfulfilled. At the same time, PBKS' veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal once again failed to win the trophy.

Also Read: From emerging star to captain fantastic: Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey

So, let's know about those selected players who played 3 IPL finals and their team lost in all of them.

Players who lost all IPL finals

3. Mohit Sharma | 3 IPL Finals

Delhi Capitals' Mohit Sharma is another IPL star to have lost the final thrice. Mohit was part of CSK's squad from 2013-2015, where the five-time winners suffered defeats against Mumbai Indians in both the finals. It is worth noting that Sharma was part of both the finals. 

Mohit's third try to win an IPL trophy was in 2023 with Gujarat Titans against his former team Chennai Super Kings, but suffered a heartbreaking defeat, as he also bowled the last over of the match and conceded 10 runs in the final two balls. 

2. Rahul Tripathi | 3 IPL Finals

Rahul Tripathi is another star to have lost three finals with three different teams. Rahul has played for several IPL franchises in his career and played his first final in 2017 when he represented Rising Pune Supergiants. Tripathi got another shot at the trophy in 2021 with KKR, but lost to Chennai Super Kings. 

The right-hand batter then moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad from KKR and reached the finals in 2024, but suffered a heartbreak against his former team Kolkata Knight Riders. 

1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 IPL Finals

Yuzvendra Chahal is yet to win an IPL trophy and the right-arm leg-spinner came close thrice, but fell short on all three occasions. The first time Chahal played an IPL final was in 2016 with RCB, where the defending champions suffered a heartbreak against Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Also Read: Most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world

Chahal's second exposure to IPL final was in 2022 when he moved to Rajasthan Royals and locked horns against Gujarat Titans. The fate didn't favour Chahal as Gujarat won the trophy in their maiden season. 

The recently concluded IPL final between RCB and PBKS was the third time Chahal tried his luck to win an IPL trophy, but couldn't cross the line as his side fell short by six runs. 

Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey is a compelling story of growth, dedication, and leadership. From stepping into the grand stage as a promising young batsman to eventually shouldering the responsibility of captaincy and winning the trophy, he has finally earned the love and respect he deserved from all the cricket fans.

Explore this journey with us and relive those battles he fought to evolve from an emerging star to captain fantastic!

Iyer's IPL debut and initial impact (2015-2017) | Delhi Capitals

Shreyas Iyer made his IPL debut at the age of 20 years and 6 months in 2015 season. His journey began with a bang when he was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹2.6 crore, which made headlines as he became the highest earning uncapped player in the tournament.

His auction bid spotlight on him and he responded with a sensational debut, scoring 439 runs at an average of 33.76 in that season. He also won the IPL emerging player for the season award in 2015.

Iyer became DC's favourite and was retained for seven years in a row.

Read Also: Teams to finish last in IPL Points Table

Youngest captain for DC and early leadership (2018)

The 2018 season was a significant turning point in Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey. At the age of 23 years and 142 days, he was given the captaincy, which made him the youngest captain for DC franchise and the fourth-youngest in any IPL side in history.

Iyer smashed a match-winning knock of 93* runs off 40 balls against KKR in his captaincy debut. In the 8 matches he captained, DC won 4 out of them, showing a 50% winning rate.

Leading from the front: The Delhi Capitals Era (2019-2022)

Iyer continued as a captain, leading the franchise into a new, more successful era from 2019 onwards. He led the team into the playoffs for the first time in seven years, finishing third in the league stage in IPL 2019.

He also had a strong season with the bat, scoring 463 runs.

Read Also: Most wins after 76 games as captain in IPL

Maiden Final appearance: A historic season (2020)

Under his strong leadership, Delhi Capitals reached their maiden IPL final in the history of the tournament in IPL 2020. While the team lost to Mumbai Indians in the finals, Iyer's captaincy was highly praised.

He scored 65* runs off 50 balls in the final match.

Iyer's stats for DC (2015-2021)

Throughout his captaincy tenure (2018-2020), Iyer consistently contributed with the bat. His best season with the bat was in IPL 2020, when he scored 519 runs in 17 matches.

He was succeeded by Rishabh Pant as the captain in IPL 2021 season.

He scored a total of 2375 runs in 87 matches for Delhi Capitals.

A new chapter: KKR and the title glory (2022-2024)

Shreyas Iyer entered the 2022 mega auction and was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹12.25 crore, and was immediately appointed as the new captain.

His first year with KKR concluded with a 7th position finish in the points table, and him scoring 401 runs in 14 matches total.

Missing a season (2023)

Iyer was ruled out entirely of IPL 2023 due to his back injury and Nitish Rana stepped in as the captain for KKR during his absence. He eventually recovered and made a grand comeback in the next season.

The Champion season: Leading KKR to their 3rd IPL title

The 2024 IPL season under Iyer's captaincy was nothing short of a fairy tale for KKR, and they got the ending they deserved. They dominated the game throughout the tournament and finished at the top of the points table.

Things even accelerated in the playoffs, where KKR delivered stunning team performances. They finally clinched the IPL title by defeating SRH by 8 wickets in the Final.

This marked Iyer's first IPL title as a captain.

Read Also: Most IPL Finals: Teams with most final appearances in IPL history

Iyer's stats for KKR (2022-2024)

A record-breaking season with Punjab Kings (2025)

The reigning champion, KKR, made a big decision to not retain Shreyas Iyer ahead he mega auction, which left the fans shocked. However, Punjab Kings acquired him for ₹26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.

He was appointed as the captain and consistently proved how he was worth every penny!

Read Also: Suryavanshi touching Dhoni's feet: Here are 10 best moments of IPL 2025

Finishing at the top of the table:

Punjab Kings often struggled for consistency in their earlier seasons, and Shreyas completely changed the narrative for them this year. He started this season for the franchise with a selfless 97*, sacrificing his maiden IPL century, and led the team to 9 wins out of 14 matches.

Under his captaincy, the team not only qualified for the playoffs after 11 years, but also finished at the top of the table in league stage.

Leading PBKS to a historic Final 

After breaking the 11-year drought of qualifying for playoffs, the team also reached their first final since 2014. Shreyas Iyer single-handedly made this possible with his match-winning knock of 87* off 41 balls in the Qualifier 2. He also became the captain with most 50+ scores in IPL playoffs.

Punjab put up an extremely tough fight for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, ultimately losing by just 6 runs. Iyer's impact was undeniable for PBKS, who made this season a memorable one for them.

He also became the first captain to lead 3 different teams to the IPL Finals (DC in 2020, KKR in 2024, and PBKS in 2025).

Read Also: Most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs

Iyer's stats for PBKS (2025)

Shreyas Iyer was the highest-scorer for PBKS in 2025 and finished 6th in the Orange Cap leaderboard. He also smashed 39 sixes in this season, which overall the second-highest.

T20 cricket is defined by explosive performances and relentless competition. Beyond the thrill of individual matches, the true quality of a team lies in its ability to consistently dominate the game.

Check out the most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world and their unmatched legacy in tournaments like Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, Carribbean Premier League, and more.

From the subcontinent to Australia and the Carribbean, here's the teams with highest achievements in the shortest format of cricket.

Chennai Super Kings (5 Titles) | IPL

Chennai Super Kings stand as one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having 5 titles to their name. Under the brilliant leadership of MS Dhoni, this team has reached the playoffs 10 times out of their 16 seasons played in the tournament.

CSK is known for adapting well in different conditions, calmness under pressure, strategic use of spin bowlers, and the deep batting line-up that balances the team. 

Iconic players like Shane Watson, Michael Hussey, Dwayne Bravo, and Ravichandran Ashwin were all a part of this successful franchise.

They won the 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023 IPL seasons.

Read Also: IPL Winners list of last 12 years

Mumbai Indians (5 Titles) | IPL

Sharing the top spot with 5 titles, Mumbai Indians, is another big successful team of IPL. Their journey began under the leadership of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, with Rohit Sharma leading the team to five victories in the end.

The MI franchise identifies and nurtures raw talent, transforming them into match-winners. Their success credits intelligent auction buys, strong core of retained players, and good support staffs.

They won the 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 IPL seasons.

Perth Scorchers (5 Titles) | BBL

In the Australian Big Bash League (BBL), Perth Scorchers are the undisputed champions, also with 5 titles. They are known for their consistent home dominance, making Optus Stadium in Perth a fortress, where opponents rarely win.

Players like Adam Voges, Ashton Turner, and Andrew Tye have been central figures in their success. The franchise focus on picking players who perfectly fit in their style and thrive in Australian conditions.

They won 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, and 2022-23 BBL seasons.

Read Also: WBBL 2021: Perth Scorchers wins maiden WBBL title

Jaffna Kings (4 Titles) | LPL

Jaffna Kings have quickly become the top team in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), winning 4 titles in a short time. Their former captain Thisara Perera and Shoaib Malik have been vital to their winning streak.

They won the inaugural season of the tournament in 2020, and moved forward with three-in-a-row wins (2021, 2022). They also won the title in 2024 season.

They form the squad with an equal balance of smart bowling and power-hitting with Sri Lankan players and impactful international stars.

Trinbago Knight Riders (4 Titles) | CPL

Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful successful team in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), with 4 titles. The franchise is owned by the Knight Riders group, which also owns the KKR team in IPL.

Legendary players like Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine have been cornerstones of their success. Their consistently attracting and keeping strong players, along with their dominant approach for the game, makes them a truly formidable side.

The won the 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024 CPL seasons.

Read Also: Most Fifties in T20 Cricket

Comilla Victorians (4 Titles) | BPL

In the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL),Comilla Victorians have become the leading team with 4 titles. They have won every final they played in, showing incredible success rate.

Key players like Tamim Iqbal and the exceptional captain Imrul Kayes have played major roles in their historic journey.

They won the title in 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023 BPL seasons.

Islamabad United (3 Titles) | PSL

Islamabad United stands out in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), not just for their 3 titles, but also for winning the inaugural final. Their early double titles have strengthened their presence in the tournament.

Legendary players include their former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, and more recently, the all-rounder captain Shadab Khan have notable contributions in their PSL journey.

They won 2016, 2018, and 2024 PSL seasons.

Read Also: The Greatest T20I Records That Will Stand the Test of Time

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (2 Titles) | SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the only team to have won the SA20 title 2 times. They also hold the record for most wins in a single season of the tournament (9 wins in 2024).

Owned by the Indian SUN group, which also owns SRH team in IPL, have strategically picked players who turned out to be match-winners. Outstanding bowling performances from Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartman played a key role in their memorable victories, along with good captaincy of Aiden Markram.

They won 2023 and 2024 SA20 seasons.

IPL 2025 concluded with a highly competitive final and gave us a new champion franchise. RCB lifted the trophy after waiting for 18-long years and finally etched their name in the prestigious IPL history. This win is expected to further enhance their brand value significantly.

When IPL started back in 2008 the combined cost of eight frachises was rupees 3000 crore. It marks a huge difference as compared to the recent years, as IPL is the second-richest sports league in the world by per-match value.

The value of the IPL franchises is different from team to team. And this is a detailed list of the value of the IPL Franchises from 2008 to the present.

Chennai Super Kings | ₹1012.6 crore

Consistently at the top, Chennai Super Kings maintains its position as the most valuable IPL franchise, with a value ₹1012.6 crore (USD: $122M.

Apart from being the five-time IPL champions, their value is heavily influenced by performances, loyalty, huge fan base, and one of the pivotal members behind their success, none other than MS Dhoni.

Mumbai Indians | ₹987.7 crore

It seems like Mumbai Indians have a knack for being at the top of everything. The five-time IPL champions have not only won IPL the most number of times but also have the second-highest brand value among all the teams, which is ₹987.7 crore (USD: $119M).

Backed by a strong corporate ownership of Mukesh Ambani, MI remain one of the most recognised and valuable brands, along with a massive fan following.

Read also: IPL Winners list of last 12 years

Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹971.1 crore

Since the beginning of IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore always had a star-studded lineup. With a brand value of ₹971.1 crore (USD: $117M), RCB has the third-highest team value in IPL. 

Despite a history of not winning the IPL trophy until 2025, RCB has been one of the most popular teams due to its association with global icons like Virat Kohli, and its passionate fanbase.

Their recent IPL victory is expected to further solidify and exceed the 1000-cr mark in their already impressive brand value.

Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹904.7 crore

The franchise with the fourth-highest brand value is the 3-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Owned by bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, KKR is a brand with glamour and strategic play.

Their value is approximately ₹904.7 crore (USD: $109M), and the 2024 victory has further strengthened their strong market position and fan engagement.

Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹705.5 crore

Sunrisers Hyderabad has shown impressive growth in brand value over the years, strongly because of their splendid performances and consistent playoffs presence. They have a value of ₹705.5 crore (USD: $81M).

SRH has also earned the love and support of their dedicated 'Orange Army' fanbase in their region that contribute to their valuation.

Rea Also: Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL

Rajasthan Royals | ₹672.3 crore

The inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals, started their IPL journey with a bang but slowly things turned around and they lacked consistent good performance.

At the moment, their brand value amounts to ₹672.3 crore (USD: $81M), boosted by their strong digital presence, innovative team building and other strategies.

Delhi Capitals | ₹664 crore

Despite never having an IPL title to their name, Delhi Capitals have a steady brand value of ₹644 crore (USD: $80M).

They put up a good fight in the 2025 season and narrowly left behind a playoffs berth, which creates a space for a hopeful comeback next year and rise in value.

Gujarat Titans | ₹572.7 crore

A new addition in IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans, is owned by CVC Capital (a private equity fund), and has made an immediate impact as a relatively new team.

They emerged as the IPL champions in their first season (IPL 2022), which plays a major role in their value of ₹572.7 crore (USD: $69M) at the moment.

Read Also: Teams to finish last in IPL Points Table

Punjab Kings | ₹564.4 crore

Punjab Kings is one of the original IPL franchises, with a value of ₹564.4 crore (USD: $68M). They had an incredible season in IPL 2025 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. They fell short of 6 runs to secure their maiden IPL title this season, and ended up at the runners-up side.

PBKS were also the table toppers in IPL 2025, and their performance helped gain a lot of new fan following, which will reflect in the coming years and value.

Lucknow Super Giants | ₹498 crore

Another new franchise formed in 2022, Lucknow Super Giants quickly established itself by making it to the playoffs twice in a row.

Backed by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG group, LSG's brand value is currently ₹498 crore (USD: $60M) and is steadily increasing.

Value of defunct IPL franchises

Some now-defunct teams like Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India had a memorable IPL journey. Here we bring you their values:

Deccan Chargers | ₹428 crore

Deccan Chargers, based in the city of Hyderabad, is one of the 8 teams from the inaugural edition. They lifted their maiden IPL trophy in IPL 2009.

Unfortunately, the team washed out of existence in 2012. The brand value of the team was ₹428 crore.

Read also: Every IPL team owners list

Kochi Tuskers Kerala | ₹1533 crore

With a brand value of ₹1533 crore, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, started its journey of IPL in 2011. It was one of the 2 teams that joined IPL in 2011, and they just lasted a year in the tournament.

Pune Warriors India 

The second franchise to join the Indian Premier League in 2011 is Pune Warriors India. The team was acquired by Sahada Adventure Sports Ltd for ₹17.02 billion. They withdrew from participating the next year due to future uncertainties.