Sunrisers Hyderabad will have a clash with Mumbai Indians at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad in the 25th game of IPL 2023 on Tuesday 18th April. This SRH vs MI match of IPL 2023 is going to be one of the exciting matches of IPL as both the teams are high on confidence by winning their back-to-back matches. Read the full match preview, pitch report & every detail about the SRH vs MI match with the likes of dream XI team prediction in our fantasy sports segment.

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SRH vs MI

Match Details

• Match: 25
• Date: 18/04/2023
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
• Where to watch: Star Sports, Jio Cinema

Venue Details | Pitch Report

This Hyderabad wicket is pretty good to bat in the first innings while in the second innings, it helps the spinners and fast bowlers. Sunrisers lost their first game of IPL 2023 against Rajasthan Royals while batting second. Though in their second game, SRH chased down the target successfully. This pitch generally remains dry which aids the bowlers in the limited overs games.

In IPL 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad:

• 1st-inning score: 203
• 2nd-inning score: 145
• Matches won by the team batting 1st: 1
• Matches won by the team batting 2nd: 1

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | Head to Head

• Matches Played: 19
• SRH won: 9
• MI won: 10

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SRH vs MI

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | Team News

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH won their last game at Eden Gardens against KKR. Their opening batsman Harry Brook scored a brilliant century & captain Markram scored a beautiful fifty. Most of their bowlers are in good form and took wickets in their last game. Fast bowling led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and in spin we saw Mayank Markande is in good touch.

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai is also getting back their rhythm as they also won their last two matches. In both of their last matches, they chased down the target successfully. Rohit Sharma also scored a half-century and Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan also scored runs against KKR. Their bowling is also very good as spinner Piyush Chawla is in a good form and the pace bowling department are also very good.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | Possible Lineups

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

• Harry Brook
• Mayank Agarwal
• Rahul Tripathi
• Aiden Markram
• Abhishek Sharma
• Henrick Klassen
• Marco Jansen
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• Mayank Markande
• Umran Malik
• T Natarajan

Mumbai Indians:

• Ishan Kishan
• Rohit Sharma
• Cameron Green
• Tilak Verma
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Tim David
• Nehal Wadhera
• Piyush Chawla
• Riley Meredith
• Hrithik Shokeen
• Jason Behrendorff

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | Dream XI Team Prediction

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Every year, the Indian Premier League witnesses some incredible amounts of talent. To recognize that talent, the "IPL Emerging Player of the Year" award is given to a young player who has excelled throughout the competition. This season is also not different. Many young players showed their potential throughout the competition. In this Article, We'll look at the players who have won the IPL Emerging Player of the Season Award from the inaugural edition to the 2024 season.

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Criteria for the IPL Emerging Player Winners:

1. The player should have been born after 1st April 1996.
2. Also, the player in contention should not have played more than 25 IPL matches at the start of an IPL season.
3. The player should not have played more than 20 ODIs and 5 Test matches.
4. The player in contention should not have won the award previously.

The slogan of the Indian Premier League is "Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi," which translates to "Where talent meets opportunity." It explains a lot about the motto of the tournament as it provides a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent to the entire world.

Shreevats Goswami from Royal Challengers Bangalore became the first player to win the Emerging Player of the Season award in IPL 2008 while Rohit Sharma won it in the 2009 edition playing for Deccan Chargers. Mustafizur Rahman is the only foreign player to claim the award so far, winning it in the 2016 season.

MI's Saurabh Tiwary won the award in 2010 while CSK's Iqbal Abdullah won it in 2011. Both players struggled after getting the award as they failed to replicate their heroics going ahead in their careers.

The other prominent names to win the award are Sanju Samson (2013), Axar Patel (2014), Shreyas Iyer (2015), Rishabh Pant (2018), Shubman Gill (2019) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (2021). Speedster Umran Malik won the award in the 2022 season. Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal won the IPL 2023 Emerging Player of the Season Award. SRH's Nitish Kumar Reddy won the IPL 2024 Emerging Player of the Season Award.

IPL Emerging Player Winners List: From 2008 to 2023:

IPL 2008: Shreevats Goswami (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

U19 World Cup winner Shreevats Goswami was the first player to win the Emerging Player Award. He played for RCB that year and played a few brilliant knocks. He scored 82 runs in that season in four matches to get the award. 

IPL 2009: Rohit Sharma (Deccan Chargers)

Indian present captain Rohit Sharma already was coming after winning the T20 World Cup with India. In 2009, a young Rohit powered Deccan Chargers to their maiden IPL title. He scored 362 runs in 16 matches for his side and also picked up 11 wickets including a hat-trick. He later led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles. Rohit Sharma is the most successful player in terms of titles in IPL history.

IPL 2010: Saurabh Tiwary (Mumbai Indians)

Saurabh Tiwary was an excellent batsman for Mumbai Indians in 2010. He scored 419 runs and won the Emerging Player Award. The left-handed batter scored three fifties in that season. But, he couldn't replicate those performances in the following seasons. 

IPL 2011: Iqbal Abdulla (Kolkata Knight Riders)

KKR's Iqbal Abdulla was one of the key players in Gautam Gambhir's first season at the franchise. The left-arm spinner picked up 16 wickets in the tournament and took the Knight Riders to the playoffs, a first in their history. Abdulla was a very strict bowler who didn't concede many runs. He was awarded the Emerging Player Award but wasn't able to replicate those performances in the next season.

IPL 2012: Mandeep Singh (Kings XI Punjab)

Punjab Kings were known as Kings XI Punjab back then and Mandeep Singh was a key performer for them in 2012. Mandeep scored 432 runs in the tournament at an average of 27 and was the highest scorer for Punjab in that season. He won the Emerging Player of the Season Award in the 2012 season and has played for multiple franchises since then.

IPL 2013: Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals)

Sanju Samson won the award in 2013. It was his breakthrough season at Rajasthan Royals and the Kerala-born scored 206 runs in that year. Rajasthan failed to advance to the playoffs but Samson was their brightest spark that season. He continued that performance in the following seasons and now he has become the skipper of that franchise. He also led Rajasthan to the Playoffs this season but couldn't qualify for the Final.

IPL 2014: Axar Patel (Kings XI Punjab)

Axar Patel was 20 years old in the 2014 season and he was exceptional to watch. Axar picked up 17 wickets in that season and Punjab also went to the Final of the tournament. Interestingly, that was the last time Punjab ever qualified for the playoffs. But, Axar has been one of the most brilliant spin bowlers in the history of the IPL. He currently plays for Delhi Capitals.

IPL 2015: Shreyas Iyer (Delhi Daredevils)

Shreyas Iyer and his journey in the IPL started with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). In the year 2015, which was Shreyas' first exposure to the league, the batter scored 439 runs in 14 matches and was the 4th highest Indian run-getter. He scored four half-centuries that season with a highest of 83 against Mumbai Indians. He is currently captaining KKR and they are in the Final of IPL 2024.

IPL 2016: Mustafizur Rahman (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Mustafizur Rahman is IPL's only foreign Emerging Player so far. The Bangladeshi pacer was phenomenal for Sunrisers in 2016 and was a key contributor in their title-winning campaign. He picked up 17 wickets in the season and had one of the best economies (6.90 rpo) that year. He has contributed so much doesn't matter which team it is. He played in the IPL 2024 season with Chennai and impressed the fans once again.

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IPL 2017: Basil Thampi (Gujarat Lions)

Kerala's Basil Thampi had a stellar season with Gujarat Lions in 2017. Gujarat Lions replaced one of the suspended franchises Rajasthan Royals (2016 and 2017). Thampi picked up 11 wickets in that season and the Lions played the playoffs. However, they couldn't win the title. Basil wasn't able to replicate those performances in the following seasons that's why he is without a team right now.

IPL 2018: Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals)

Rishabh Pant was the 2nd highest run scorer in IPL 2018 with 684 runs for the Delhi Capitals. He was amazing for DC that season and scored with a Strike Rate of 173.6. His best knock that year came against SRH when he scored a superb 128 off just 63 balls. The left-handed wicketkeeper batter has grown so much since then and is now the captain of Delhi. He has won them so many matches and also is a key player of the Indian squad in all three formats.

IPL 2019: Shubman Gill (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Shubman Gill won the award in 2019 after scoring 296 runs in 14 matches at an average of 32. He was excellent for the Knight Riders that season including three half-centuries. He is currently captaining Gujarat Titans and also won the Orange Cap in the 2023 season. Gill is also an important member of the Indian squad.

IPL 2020: Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Devdutt Padikkal was the highest run-getter for RCB in 2020. The left-handed batter scored 473 runs in 15 matches including five fifties. But, since then he has failed to replicate those performances. 

IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)

It didn't start well for Ruturaj Gaikwad in 2021. But the Chennai Super Kings batter made a brilliant comeback and scored 635 runs for his team that season including 4 fifties. Gaikwad was 24 that season and since then he has become a key part of Chennai's squad. He is also the captain of Chennai Super Kings. 

IPL 2022: Umran Malik (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Umran Malik caused a lot of distress among batters in IPL 2022 with his raw pace. The SRH pacer was excellent with 22 wickets for them that season and won the Emerging Player Award. He also got an India call-up after his IPL heroics but couldn't do the same there. He also had a poor 2023 campaign in the IPL and due to that, didn't get enough opportunities in the 2024 season.

IPL 2023: Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals)

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 625 runs for Rajasthan Royals in the 2023 season. He was just 21 years old at that time. He scored five fifties and a superb hundred, which came against KKR. Jaiswal's brilliant batting took him to places in the last twelve months as he has made his place in the Indian Test team as well.

IPL 2024: Nitish Kumar Reddy (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was awarded the Emerging Player title for the 2024 IPL season. The 21-year-old Nitish scored 303 runs at an average of 33.67 and a strike rate of 142.92, playing a crucial role in the SRH middle order. The right-handed batter’s best inning with the bat came against Rajasthan Royals, where he scored 76 runs in 42 deliveries with the help of 8 sixes. He also picked up three wickets while contributing with the bat.

IPL 2025: Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)

Sai Sudharsan brushed off competition from Priyansh Arya, Noor Ahmad, and other youngsters and walked away with the Emerging Player of the Season award. Sudharsan ended at the top of the run-getters chart with 759 runs, ahead of Suryakumar, Shubman Gill, Mitchell Marsh and Virat Kohli. He had an average of 54.21, with a strike rate of 156.17, a century and six fifties.

In 2007, BCCI decided to start a premier league with cricketers from different international teams playing together. Hence Indian Premier League was established. 8 teams play in IPL and the names of the teams are based on different Indian cities. On 18th April 2008, the first match of IPL took place between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Night Riders at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

The popularity of IPL is incomparable and exceptional. Many leagues all over the world come and go but the name and fame of IPL top the list. IPL is definitely a revolutionary concept of cricket that helped young cricketers and made it easier for them to qualify for the national team. Every year a few youngsters show exceptional performances in the IPL and book tickets for the national team. It doesn't matter if the player is coming from the IPL winners team or not, all that matters is their performances on the field.

Let's take a look and the IPL winners list from the last 12 years.

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IPL Winners List | Last 12 Years

2014: Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders repeated their 2012 legacy and won the 2014 IPL final against Kings XI Punjab. The final occurred on 1st June 2014 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. KKR won the final by 3 wickets. Manish Pandey scored 94 runs and received the player of the match award. Glenn Maxwell was the player of the series.

2015: Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians won their second IPL title in the 2015 IPL final. Eden Gardens with an attendance of 67000 hosted the clashing final between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on 24 May 2015. MI defeated CSK by 41 runs. Both Rohit Sharma and Lendl Simons smashed half-centuries against opponents in the final.

The winning team lost their first consecutive 4 matches of the series. But slowly come back and bagged their second IPL title. The Player of the match was awarded to the captain, Rohit Sharma. Andre Russell was the Player of the series.

Read also: IPL winners since 2008: KKR wins the trophy for third time

2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Chinnaswamy Stadium hosted the 2006 IPL final Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 29 May 2016. SRH won the 2016 IPL title by 8 runs. The openers of both the teams utilized the powerplay and smashed 59 runs with no wickets. 

The final was definitely a close call as both the teams were smashing runs all around but SRH managed to clinch the title in between. Ben cutting received the player of the match award and Virat Kohli received the player of the series award.

2017: Mumbai Indians

For the third time, Mumbai Indians won the IPL trophy in 2017 IPL. Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium hosted the 2017 IPL final between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants. This final was a spectacular one as it kept the audience on their toes throughout the match. Especially the last over literally stopped everything as the match could turn entirely in the last 6 balls. 

MI defeated RPS by only 1 run and clinched the trophy for the third time. Krunal Pandya became the Player of the match. Ben Stokes was the Player of the series.

2018: Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings reached the finals for the 7th time in the 2018 IPL final. The final was played against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 27 May 2018 at the Wankhede Stadium. CSK defeated SRH by 8 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) and won the IPL title for the third time. 

Shane Watson of Chennai Super Kings created a storm on the Wankhede Stadium and scored 117 runs. It is absolutely no doubt that he received the Player of the Match award. Sunil Narine was the Player of the series.

2019: Mumbai Indians

The night of 12 May 2019 was nothing less than a thriller for cricket lovers. It was the night when the two best teams of IPL, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings faced each other for the third time in the IPL final. Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium hosted the clashing final. The most exciting part of the final was the last over of the match. It was undoubtedly one of the most thrilling and exciting matches in IPL.

The final kept the audience glued to the screen all the time and had an amazing and incredible finish at the end. MI defeated CSK by 1 run, became the IPL winners, and won the trophy for the 4th time. Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the Player of the match. Andre Russell was the player of the series.

2020: Mumbai Indians

After months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, IPL was postponed and rescheduled in UAE. On 10 November 2020, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals faced each other in the final at Dubai International Stadium. Delhi capitals had an amazing series and reached the finals for the first time. The young captain Shreyas Iyer represented the team really well but sadly they could not win the trophy against the mammoth of IPL, Mumbai Indians. 

MI defeated DC by 5 wickets, became the IPL winners for the fifth time, and the captain, Rohit Sharma lifted the winning trophy. Trent Boult picked up 3 wickets and gave 30 runs with an economy of 7.50. He received the player of the match award. The player of the series was Jofra Archer of Rajasthan Royals.

2021: Chennai Super Kings

CSK bounced back from a poor 2020 campaign to finish second with nine wins in 2021. They beat Delhi Capitals in the first qualifier and took on Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. Faf du Plessis’s 86 helped them post a big total, and their bowlers did the rest to seal a 27-run win and their fourth title. Young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad played a pivotal role in their success during that particular season with a century and four fifties.

Batting first, CSK posted a total of 192/3. Faf du Plessis led the charge with a brilliant 86 off 59 balls. Ruturaj Gaikwad also made an impact with a steady 32. Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37*) added crucial runs towards the end, taking CSK to a challenging score. In response, KKR made a flying start with openers Venkatesh Iyer (50) and Shubman Gill (51) adding 91 runs for the first wicket. However, CSK's bowlers pulled things back remarkably, picking up wickets at regular intervals. Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers with 3/38, while Ravindra Jadeja and Josh Hazlewood also kept things tight, ensuring KKR could not maintain their momentum.

2022: Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans made a sensational debut in 2022. Under Hardik Pandya, they won ten league matches and topped the table. They beat Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 1 and faced them again in the final. Pandya’s all-round brilliance and Shubman Gill’s composure led Gujarat to a 7-wicket win in front of a packed home crowd.

Yuzvendra Chahal was the highest wicket-taker in that season. Jos Buttler was the most run-scorer scoring 863 runs in 17 matches including 4 hundred and 4 fifties. Buttler has also won the Most Valued Player award this season. In IPL 2022, the teams for playoffs are Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Gujarat Titans (GT) captained by Hardik Pandya tops the IPL 2022 point table with 20 points and became the first team. They have played 14 matches and won 10 out of them, leading them to become the first team of 2022 to qualify for the playoffs. 

2023: Chennai Super Kings

In a season filled with rain, drama, and emotion, CSK finished second in the league with eight wins. They defeated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 and set up a rematch in the final. Rain delayed the finale, but in a revised chase, Ravindra Jadeja’s heroics, including hitting a six and a four off the last two balls, helped CSK win by 5 wickets, earning them a record-equalling fifth title. This marked CSK's fifth IPL title. After this, CSK levelled with the Mumbai Indians in securing their fifth title.

Shubman Gill of the Gujarat Titans emerged as the Orange Cap holder and Player of the Tournament, amassing 890 runs in 17 games. Mohammed Shami of the Gujarat Titans claimed the Purple Cap with 28 wickets.

2024: Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders is the winners of the IPL 2024. The final match was played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. KKR, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, dismissed SRH for 113 runs in 18.3 overs, the lowest-ever total in an IPL final. KKR chased the target in 10.3 overs, with Venkatesh Iyer top-scoring with 53* in 26 balls. This is the third IPL title for KKR and earlier they won two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. 

The Man of the Match was Mitchell Starc for his superb performance. Virat Kohli was the highest run-getter with 741 runs in 15 matches and Harshal Patel from Punjab Kings was the highest wicket-taker with 24 wickets.

2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

IPL 2025 finally ended Virat Kohli's IPL trophy dream as RCB secure thier IPL title. RCB finished second in the legaue stage with 19 points securing their place in the qualifier 1, where they beat PBKS by 8 wickets to qualify for thier fourth final. In the final they once gain thumped PBKS by 6 runs to walk away with their maiden trophy. This marks the first IPL title for RCB in 18 years and their first title under the leadership of Rajat Patidar.

It's a sign of how far T20 has come that 190 beating 184 was a bowler-dominated game. PBKS did brilliantly to restrict RCB to 190 after sending them in, but RCB's bowlers did even better, with Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal - who have all won IPL titles at other teams - bringing their experience and nous to play on an unusual Ahmedabad surface.

T20 cricket is something that always entertains us in different modes. That's why too many T20 leagues have been played across the world. After IPL got started in 2008, the scenario changed in the world of cricket. In this article, we will take a look at the most successful franchise teams across leagues in the world.

Jaffna Kings - LPL (4 titles)

Lanka Premier League (LPL) is the latest inclusion in the T20 leagues around the world. It was inaugurated in 2020 by the Srilanka Cricket Board.

Jaffna Kings have won three back-to-back titles. They won the tournament in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Their latest triumph was in the 2024 season.

Islamabad United - PSL (3 titles)

Pakistan Super League (PSL) started back in the year 2015, and Lahore Qalandars are the current champions. Along with Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United are the most successful team in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Islamabad won three titles so far, one in 2016, 2018 and 2024. Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars won the Pakistan Super League in 2022, 2023, and 2025 seasons.

Comilla Victorians - BPL (4 titles)

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) was introduced first in 2012 by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Although Comilla Victorians did not participate in the first two seasons, with 4 titles, they are the most successful team Bangladesh Premier League. They won the tournament in 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023 and are the most successful franchise in the league.

Tribago Knight Riders - CPL (4 titles)

Caribbean Premier League (CPL) was founded by Cricket West Indies back in 2013.

The Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful franchise team in the league. They have won the CPL trophy four times (2015, 2017, 2018 & 2020) since its beginning. They also finished as runners-up in 2023.

Interestingly, Guyana Amazon Warriors played in 7 finals and won only once so far.

Perth Scorchers - BBL (5 titles)

The Australian-based franchise league called the Big Bash League has become famous around the world. 

The Big Bash League was first introduced in 2011 by Cricket Australia. Perth Scorchers are the most successful franchise team in this league with five titles under their name.

The Scorchers have won the BBL titles in 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2021–22, and 2022–23 seasons.

Mumbai Indians & CSK - IPL (5 titles)

Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most famous and oldest T20 league in the world.

IPL was founded by the BCCI in 2008. Since then, IPL has gained so much fame around the world for being the best T20 league in the world.

The Mumbai-based franchise, Mumbai Indians, along with Chennai Super Kings, are the most successful franchise teams not just in IPL but also around the world.

Mumbai have won the IPL titles a total of 5 times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 & 2020). Meanwhile, CSK have won the IPL in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023.