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How to See More Live Sport in 2022 

Sportz Point shares a few major ways to follow more live sports in 2022. 2022 will have a few of the biggest sporting events like the football world cup.

Jan 27, 2022, 7:29 PM3 min read

For some people, there are few things more important in their life than sport. Whether it be football, cricket, or rugby, there are millions of people who tune into sporting events every single day. After all, it is not surprising given the number of impact sports has on people's lives. It can provide careers, pastimes, and endless enjoyment. The excitement of the sport is something that is often incomparable to other things.  

Read Also: 5 major football events to look forward to in 2022

As great as it is to watch sports live on the television, it isn't the same as actually being there. Being surrounded by thousands of people while history is being made is one of the most special moments you could ever hope for. However, it often isn't easy to make as many match days as you would like. Tickets can be hard to get, time might be tight, or it could be any other reason. However, there is likely no doubt that you want to see more live sport in 2022. If this is the case, then you might want to consider some of the following tips that could help you out.  

Make Some Extra Cash  

Of course, one of the biggest issues with trying to see some live sports is the cost. From travel to ticket prices, going to see your favourite team can be quite an expensive task. However, it is something that you can save towards and make a budget for. A good way to do this is by trying to make some extra cash in your spare time. One way you can achieve this is through Shiply which offers truck loads of delivery opportunities, which is a great source for trucking jobs. Offering your services here could get you the extra finances to allow you to see even more sport in 2022. When you are in the stadium witnessing history, you will be glad you put in that extra bit of work.  

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Plan in Advance  

For a lot of people, attending a live sporting event isn't something that you can do spontaneously. It can take a lot of planning and organization in order to fully make it to a sporting event. Luckily enough, most competitions will schedule their fixtures well in advance of the actual match day. This means you can look at the fixtures for the whole season and try to plan in advance from there. Even if it means having to wait a couple of weeks or months, it will be worth it if you can make it there.  

Read Also: Greg Chappell believes that highly structured coaching dehumanizes cricket

Get Friends Involved  

Everything's easier when you get other people involved. There is no reason why you have to take on the responsibility of everything while you are planning a trip to a sporting event. Getting your friends involved helps to share the load off your back. You can put one person in charge of tickets, one in charge of transport, and one in charge of the accommodation. This way, you get a more focused effort on the important parts of your day out.  

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Most valuable player in each season of IPL

The "Most Valuable Player" in IPL is the cricketer who earns the most points on the MVP Chart of a particular season

Jun 4, 2025, 1:10 PM7 min read

Most valuable player in each season of IPL

The Most Valuable Player in IPL is the cricketer who earns the most points on the MVP Chart of a particular season. Before the 2013 season, the best player of an IPL season received the 'IPL Man of the Series' title. However, the organizers changed it to the IPL Most Valuable Player in 2013.

How do players get the IPL Most Valuable Player award?

There is a special rating system, under which the cricketers earn points for fours, sixes, wickets, catches, dot balls, and stumpings. For every four, the player gets 2.5 points, while a maximum earns him 3.5 points.

A catch or a stumping is equal to 2.5 points, and a wicket gets the player 3.5 points. The bowler earns one point for every dot ball bowled. The leader of this standing takes the IPL Most Valuable Player trophy home.

Also Read: IPL 2022 Full schedule and fixture in PDF

Here SportzPOint presents you the Most Valuable Player in each season of IPL since the award's inception in 2013.

Shane Watson | 2013

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Shane Watson
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Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson won the Most Valuable Player award in its inaugural edition in 2013. Watson had undone the damage to his IPL prospects that year with all-round performance for the Rajasthan Royals. With 22 sixes, 59 boundaries, 6 catches, and 13 wickets, Watson edged past the big Chris Gayle by 37 points to clinch the Most Valuable Player once again.

A packed Chennai crowd also witnessed Shane Watson's first IPL 100. Incidentally, Watson's 61-ball 101 was also the first century of the 2013 edition of the IPL

Glenn Maxwell | 2014

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Glenn Maxwell
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After failing to find a spot on the Australian side in 2014, Glenn Maxwell staged a fantastic show in the 7th edition of the IPL. The all-rounder Maxwell scored as many as 552 runs in the tournament, during which he also smashed 36 sixes and 48 fours, all at a strike rate of 187.75.

The Aussie fell agonizingly short of a maiden IPL century – he blasted CSK's bowlers to get to a 38-ball 95. Although Kings XI Punjab lost in a thrilling final against the Knight Riders, Glenn Maxwell would have cherished the 2014 season of the IPL for his stellar run.

Read Also: The highest run-getter in every season of IPL till now

Andre Russell | 2015

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Andre Russell
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Kolkata's Caribbean Knight Andre Russell was power personified as far as the 2015 IPL was concerned. The broad-shouldered all-rounder set the IPL on fire with stellar performances lower down the order. Russell was the bright spot of KKR's deep batting order, as the Caribbean genius scored 326 runs through the course of the season.

Russell could brag about his 21-ball 51 against Kings XI Punjab which helped KKR steeple a target of 183. A strike rate of 192.29 stood out in Andre Russell's scintillating season. Don't forget his 14 wickets and 6 catches.

Virat Kohli | 2016

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Virat Kohli
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The 9th edition of the IPL pulled every available spotlight on just one man, Virat Kohli. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was in mint form, as he seemed to have no difficulty in racking up immense runs. Virat Kohli came tantalizingly close to 1,000 runs in a single IPL season, finishing with 973.

En route to yet another blotched IPL final, Kohli hammered 4 centuries – which was the most by a batsman in a single IPL season – and comfortably snapped the Orange Cap. Despite a disappointing end to the season, Virat Kohli had taken the IPL by storm by his insatiable hunger for T20 runs.

Also Read: The highest wicket getter in every season of IPL till now

Ben Stokes | 2017

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Ben Stokes
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The tag of 'Most Valuable Player' was attached to Ben Stokes long before he took the field in the 2017 edition of the IPL. Stokes fetched Rs. 14.5 crore and was set to ply his skills for the Rising Pune Supergiant. He didn't disappoint his selectors who invested big money in him. Stokes proved his worth and added the title of Most Valuable Player alongside his already existing tag of Most Expensive Overseas Player.

Although he was dearly missed in the final, Stokes had amassed 316 runs at 31.60 before he left on national duty. The Big Ben lit up the IPL with a stellar century against the Gujarat Lions and was also instrumental in the Pune's impenetrable death-bowling. Stokes bagged a total of 12 wickets while maintaining a miserly economy rate of 7.18.

Suni Narine | 2018

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Sunil Narine
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Sunil Narine became the second cricketer after Shane Watson to become the most valuable player of IPL twice. After IPL 2012 he won the prestigious award once again in 2018. By this time he not only proved himself as an excellent bowler but also as a great hard-hitting opener.

He completely justified the roles given to him by giving an extreme start to KKR in the powerplay in most of the matches and also helped the team to reach the playoffs. In 16 matches he scored 357 runs with a strike rate of 189.89 and took 17 wickets with an economy rate of 7.65. One of his most magnificent knocks from IPL 2018 is his half-century in only 17 balls against RCB.

Read Also: Oldest player to score IPL century

Andre Russell | 2019

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Andre Russell
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Once again a player from KKR became the most valuable player of IPL 2019 following Sunil Narine in 2018. Andre Russell also became the third cricketer to be in the MVP award twice in IPL history after Shane Watson and Sunil Narine. By this time, he proved himself as a batter who could win matches in dire situations.

In 2019 IPL Russell completely thrashed boundaries all around and literally played with the opponent bowlers. He aggregated 510 runs in only 14 matches with an out-of-the-ordinary strike rate of 204.81. He not only restricted himself with batting but also picked up 11 wickets for KKR while bowling in the death overs mostly.

Jofra Archer | 2020

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Jofra Archer
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Rajasthan Royals' all-rounder Jofra Archer claimed the IPL Most Valuable Player award in 2020. The English player topped the MVP standings with 305 points to his name.

Archer picked up 20 wickets, bowled 175 dot deliveries, smashed five fours and ten sixes as well as took five catches to beat the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rashid Khan to become the Most Valuable Player in IPL 2020. No other player could score 300 MVP points last year.

Also Read: IPL 2022: Players to play each season of IPL

Harshal Patel | 2021

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Harshal Patel
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The Most Valuable Player of IPL 2021 is Harshal Patel from Royal Challengers Bangalore. With 264.5 points, the cricketer had an amazing season this year. Starting from taking crucial wickets to winning the Purple Cap, Game-changer of the season, picking the highest number of wickets in IPL, he did it all. He had a dreamy season after making a comeback to RCB from DC. Also, he took a 4 wicket haul and a 5 wicket haul this season as well.

Suryakumar Yadav | 2025

Most valuable player in each season of IPL

Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav has been named the Most Valuable Player for IPL 2025. The MI middle-order star finished the season with 717 runs to his name from 16 matches, registering his best season so far averaging, 65.18. He struck five half-centuries in the course of the tournament, emerging as MI’s highest run-scorer in IPL 2025. SKY is the second MI batter to win the Most Valuable Player of the season award after Sachin Tendulkar in 2010.

N.B: Last updated on 04/06/2025.

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Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Here is a list of the Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History. Punjab Kings are on the top as they chased 262 runs in IPL 2024.

May 28, 2025, 12:17 PM8 min read

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced some of the most thrilling matches in cricket history, with some teams successfully chasing down mammoth targets to win games. Rajasthan Royals were the first team to chase down a 200-plus total when they scored 217/7 in 19.5 overs to overcome Deccan Chargers’ 214/5 in the IPL 2008. It was only the ninth match of the league. Over the course of the next 12 years, a lot of sides chased down totals over 200+, but none came anywhere close to scaling what RR achieved in 2008.

That record stood for a solid 12 years before the Royals eclipsed it again in IPL 2020 when they hunted down Kings XI Punjab’s 223/2 with 226/6. The mark stood for five years. Currently, Punjab Kings hold the record for the highest successful run chases in IPL history.

Here is a list of the Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History.

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Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

1. Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) | 262 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Punjab Kings hold the record for the highest successful run chases in IPL history. PBKS successfully chased down a target of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in IPL 2024. Tasked with chasing down a daunting target of 262 in front of a vociferous away crowd in Kolkata, PBKS had their task cut out for them. However, the Punjab team defied all odds.

Player of the Match Jonny Bairstow scored an unbeaten 48-ball 108, while Shashank scored an unbeaten 68 off 28 balls as Punjab pulled off the greatest run chase in IPL history.

In fact, Punjab Kings’ successful run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders is the only time a team has chased down a score of 250 or more in IPL history. It is also the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket as a whole.

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (2025) | 246 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Sunrisers Hyderabad are second on the list of highest successful run chases in IPL history and coincidentally, it came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. After PBKS posted 245/6 in the first innings, SRH chased down the target by reaching 247/2 in 18.3 overs with Abhishek Sharma playing a starring role with a 55-ball 141. Abhishek hit a 40-ball century, making it one of the fastest in IPL history.

Punjab started strong with an explosive opening stand from Prabhsimran Singh and young Priyansh Arya. The two added 66 runs in just 24 balls, giving the team a perfect start. After Prabhsimran fell for 42, captain Shreyas Iyer took charge, smashing a half-century in just 22 balls. Nehal Wadhera supported him well, and the Kings crossed 150 runs within 12 overs.

The strong foundation was capped off in style by Marcus Stoinis, who cleared the ropes four times in the closing overs, helping Punjab finish at 245, their highest total of the season so far and a testament to the batting unit’s depth and intent. But Sunrisers Hyderabad responded with a brilliant opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Their 171-run stand helped them chase down the target successfully.

3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants (2025) | 228 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma's unbeaten 85 led RCB to chase down 228 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. After the win, they sealed a top-two finish in the very last league game of IPL 2025. This is also RCB's highest-ever successful chase in IPL history and they will now play in Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings. Records galore for RCB don't stop there, as they have ended up winning all 7 away games in the regular season, which is just remarkable.

The chase saw significant contributions from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt in the powerplay, followed by Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal's unbeaten partnership. Agarwal scored 41 not out to support Sharma's match-winning innings.

Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable 227/3, powered by captain Rishabh Pant's spectacular 118.

4. Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings (2020) | 224 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

A collective effort by Sanju Samson, Steve Smith, and Rahul Tewatia led the Rajasthan Royals to chase down a target of 224 runs against Punjab Kings in 2020, the highest successful run chase in IPL history. Samson was the top-scorer with an explosive 85 off just 42 deliveries but Rahul Tewatia became the centre of attraction because of his massive 7 sixes in the important moment. He smashed 5 sixes in an over against Sheldon Cottrell which changed the whole game.

5. Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) | 224 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Rajasthan Royals equalled the highest successful run chase in the IPL recorded by them in 2020, when they beat Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. In a battle for the position at the top of the IPL 2024 standings, KKR managed 223/6 on the back of Sunil Narine’s maiden T20 century. For the Royals, Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Sen took two wickets each. 

In the run chase, Jos Buttler stood tall with an unbeaten 107 off just 60 balls, steering his team over the line on the last ball. The Royals were on the backfoot at 121/6 in the 13th over. But a cameo from Rovman Powell and some late power-hitting from Buttler got the Royals home.

Interestingly, Punjab Kings surpassed this record 10 days later against the same opponent at the same venue, when they successfully chased 262.

6. Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (2021) | 219 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning 4-wicket victory over their arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in a match in 2021. Ambati Raydu & Faf du Plessis played blistering innings to put up that mammoth total at Delhi.

Chasing down the target of 219 runs, Mi didn't have a good start. Kieron Pollard's unbeaten 87 from 34 balls, including 6 boundaries and 8 sixes, played the most pivotal role in securing the win. He was also the best bowler for Mumbai in that match. Pollard conceded only 12 runs in his 2 overs and scalped 2 huge wickets.

7. Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers (2008) | 215 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

In the inaugural IPL edition, Rajasthan Royals chased a massive target of 215 runs against Deccan Chargers. Andrew Symonds' explosive 117 runs in just 53 deliveries helped Deccan Chargers to put up a huge total of 214 runs.

While Chasing, Graeme Smith and Yusuf Pathan laid the foundation with a 98-run partnership. The explosive knocks from Mohammad Kaif and Shane Warne at the end took Rajasthan to achieve victory.

Read Also: 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (2023) | 215 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned Rajasthan Royals at their home to clinch a high-scoring last-ball IPL thriller. Leveraging on a crucial last-ball no-ball from Sandeep Sharma, Sunrisers snatched the cliffhanger to register for their fourth win of the season. With 17 needed off the final over and 4 needed off the final ball, power-hitter Abdul Samad smashed a six off the last ball to help Sunrisers register a memorable win.

The foundation of the chase was laid by top-order batters Abhishek Sharma (55) and Rahul Tripathi (47) but it was the Glenn Phillips 7-ball 25 cameo that turned the game on its head and reignited the chase.

9. Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings (2023) | 215 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Kumar produced a superb effort with the bat as Mumbai Indians completed a gigantic 215-run chase against Punjab Kings and won the match by six wickets in Mohali on Wednesday. The pair added 116 runs for the third wicket after Mumbai were 54/2 in the powerplay.

Ishan Kishan scored 75 in 41 balls. Tilak Varma and Tim David joined the chase and wrapped the contest in 18.5 overs with no issues.

10. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (2024) | 215 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Brushing aside the first-ball dismissal of the explosive Travis Head, his opening partner Abhishek Sharma showcased an amazing range of stroke-play to ensure Sunrisers Hyderabad finished off its league engagements in the IPL in style with a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings.

Chasing a target of 215, Sunrisers batting depth came to the fore as first Rahul Tripathi set the tone before Abhishek served another reminder of his growing stature as a future India star. The way he stood up and swung Rishi Dhawan and later carted spinner Harpreet Brar for two huge sixes was truly symbolic of his authority, class and timing against pace and spin alike.

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen came up with superbly-paced knocks to help the team’s cause on yet another perfect batting strip here.

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IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

With the IPL playoffs fast approaching in IPL 2025, let's take a look back at the teams that qualified for the IPL playoffs from 2008 to 2025.

May 22, 2025, 11:18 AM6 min read

IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2024 | sportzpoint.com

With the IPL 2025 playoffs just around the corner, the tension is reaching its peak. Over the years, the Indian Premier League has given fans plenty of memorable moments full of surprises at the fag end of the group stage. Generally, the fans have to wait till the last over of the group stage to know who will qualify for the IPL Playoffs.

Sometimes, it even goes to the final ball as well, to decide the fourth team to qualify.

From teams that regularly reach the playoffs to underdogs who’ve shocked everyone, the path to the final four has always been full of drama. 

Let's take a look at the IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025.

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2008 | RR, KXIP, CSK, DD

Rajasthan Royals were the table toppers in the 2008 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Rajsthan Royals topped the points table and were the inaugural champions of the 2008 IPL. Image | The Times of India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Rajasthan Royals (Champion) 14 11 3 22
Kings IX Punjab  14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings 14 8 6 16
Delhi Daredevils 14 7 6 15

2009 | DD, CSK, RCB, Deccan Chargers

Delhi Capitals were the table toppers in the 2009 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Capitals topped the points table in the 2nd edition of the IPL. Image | Sportskeeda
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Daredevils 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings 14 8 5 17
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16
Deccan Chargers (Champion) 14 7 7 14

2010 | MI, Deccan Chargers, CSK, RCB

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers in IPL 2010 | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers in the 3rd edition of the IPL. Image | Cricket Khabri
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians 14 10 4 20
Deccan Chargers 14 8 6 16
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 7 7 14
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

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

2011 | RCB, CSK, MI, KKR 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the table toppers in 2011 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the table toppers of the 4th edition of IPL. Image | RCB
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 9 4 19
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

Read Also | IPL records: Most consecutive away wins in IPL history

2012 | DD, KKR, MI, CSK

Delhi Daredevils were the table toppers of the 2012 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Daredevils were the table toppers of the 5th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Daredevils 16 11 5 22
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 16 10 5 21
Mumbai Indians 16 10 6 20
Chennai Super Kings 16 8 7 17

2013 | CSK, MI, RR, SRH

Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers of 2013 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers for the 6th edition of IPL. Image | MPL
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Chennai Super Kings 16 11 5 22
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 16 11 5 22
Rajasthan Royals 16 10 6 20
Sunrisers Hyderabad 16 10 6 20

2014 | KXIP, KKR, CSK, MI

Kings IX Punjab were the table toppers of 2014 IPL | sportzpoint.com
kings IX Punjab were the table toppers of the 7th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Kings IX Punjab  14 11 3 22
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians 14 7 7 14

2015 | CSK, MI, RCB, RR 

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Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers of the 8th edition of IPL. Image | The New Indian Express
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 8 6 16
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 5 16
Rajasthan Royals 14 7 5 16

2016 | Gujarat Lions, RCB, SRH, KKR

Gujrat lions were the table toppers of the 9th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujrat lions were the table toppers of the 9th edition of IPL. Image | Cricket Country
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Lions 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Champion) 14 8 6 16
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

2017 | MI, RPSG, SRH, KKR

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and champions of the 10th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and champions of the 10th edition of IPL
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 10 4 20
Rising Pune Supergiants 14 9 5 18
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 8 5 17
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

2018 | SRH, CSK, KKR, RR

Sunrisers Hyderabad were the table toppers of the 11th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Sunrisers Hyderabad were the table toppers of the 11th edition of IPL. Image | Times of India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16
Rajasthan Royals 14 7 7 14

Read Also | SRH's poor performance and playoff hopes in IPL 2025: Can they rise?

2019 | MI, CSK, DC, SRH

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners of the 12th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners of the 12th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Delhi Capitals 14 9 5 18
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 6 8 12

2020 | MI, DC, SRH, RCB

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners for the 2nd consecutive time of the 13 edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners for the 2nd consecutive time of the 13 edition of IPL. Image | The Statesmen
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Delhi Capitals 14 8 6 16
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 7 7 14
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

2021 | DC, CSK, RCB, KKR

Delhi Capital were the table toppers of the 14th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Capital were the table toppers of the 14th edition of IPL. Image | DNA India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Capitals 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 7 7 14

2022 | GT, RR, LSG, RCB

Gujrat Titans were the table topper and winners of the 15th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujrat Titans were the table topper and winners of the 15th edition of IPL. Image | HT Auto
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans (Champion) 14 10 4 20
Rajasthan Royals 14 9 5 18
Lucknow Super Giants 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16

2023 | GT, LSG, CSK, MI

Gujarat Titans were the table toppers for the 2nd consecutive season in the 16th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujarat Titans were the table toppers for the 2nd consecutive season in the 16th edition of IPL. Image | Jagran English
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 8 5 17
Lucknow Super Giants 14 8 5 17
Mumbai Indians 14 8 6 16

2024 | KKR, SRH, RR, RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders were the table toppers for the first time and the winners in the 17th edition if IPL | sportzpoint.com
Kolkata Knight Riders were the table toppers for the first time and the winners in the 17th edition if IPL. Image | NDTV Sports
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 14 9 3 20
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 8 5 17
Rajasthan Royals 14 8 5 17
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

2025 | GT, RCB, PBKS, MI

IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans 12 9 3 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 12 8 3 17
Punjab Kings 12 8 3 17
Mumbai Indians 13 8 5 16

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Top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history

Yashasvi Jaiswal's breathtaking 13-ball half century stands strong at the top of the table. Get ready to be thrilled as we dive into the top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history.

May 6, 2025, 4:17 PM5 min read

Top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history | spotzpoint.co.

Some IPL innings leave you speechless. The talented players in this tournament have taken the stage to another level with their explosive batting over the years.

Check out the entire article to know some names that will definitely shock you.

10. Suresh Raina (2014) | 16 balls

Suresh Raina ranks 10th in the top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Suresh Raina during his half-century knock off 16 balls against Punjab. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Suresh Raina is one of the players to score the fastest half-century in the early seasons of IPL. He took only 16 balls to reach his fifty, making it look super easy for the fans.

Raina was the opening batter for CSK and scored this in a match against PBKS in IPL 2024. The endless boundaries that came off his bat in this inning is hard to forget!

Other players who scored a century from 16 balls:

9 & 8. Jake Fraser-McGurk (2024) | 15 balls

Jake Fraser-McGurk ranks 8th and 9th in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Jake Fraser-McGurk celebrating his 15-balls half century against SRH in IPL 2024. Image | NDTV

Jake Fraser-McGurk, who played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, stunned the spectators with his back-to-back fastest fifties in 2 matches. He scored both the fifties off 15 balls which is quite astonishing as it was his debut season.

McGurk’s consecutive fifties secured both the 9th and 8th position in top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history.

He proved to be highly impactful for DC and these half centuries against MI and SRH made him more impressive. Moreover, he smashed 330 runs in 9 matches with a strike rate above 200.

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7. Nicholas Pooran (2023) | 15 balls

Nicholas Pooran ranks 7th in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history. | sportzpoint.com
Nicholas Pooran's iconic celebration after his fastest half century against RCB in IPL 2023. Image | BBC

The West Indies power-hitter, Nicholas Pooran, put up a shower of boundaries during his fastest fifty of IPL career from just 15 balls. He scored 62 runs (off 19 balls) in his knock, hitting 7 sixes and 4 fours.

Pooran had a strike rate of 326.32 which says a lot about the kind of mindset and form he was in during the match of LSG vs RCB. 

6. Sunil Narine (2017) | 15 balls

Sunil Narine ranks 6th in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history. | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Narine celebrates his fastest fifty against RCB in IPL 2017. Image | Hindustan Times 

This superstar from the West Indies has never failed to amaze us, be it with the ball or bat. Sunil Narine showcased his exceptional batting skills with this 15-ball half century in IPL 2017.

Narine has played several crucial knocks for KKR in the history of IPL, but with this one, he proved how he is equally capable with the bat and can do wonders.

5. Yusuf Pathan (2014) | 15 balls

Yusuf Pathan ranks 5th in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Yusuf Pathan after his fastest fifty off 15 balls against SRH. Image | Ani News

Yusuf Pathan scored a sensational fifty against SRH off 15 balls in IPL 2014. He single-handedly took the game home for KKR with his 72 runs off just 22 balls in this inning, with a strike rate above 300.

It shows that KKR indeed had some fearless power-hitters in their team throughout IPL history. 

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4. Romario Shepherd (2025) | 14 balls

Romario Shepherd raks 4th in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Romario Shepherd hitting the ball hard for a six during the match of RCB vs CSK in IPL 2025. Image | OneCricket

Romario Shepherd became the only batter in IPL 2025 to score a fifty so fast that could make its way to the top 10 fastest fifties in IPL. He helped RCB reach a 200+ total during the first inning against CSK, which was enough to be a defendable total.

Shepherd hit 6 sixes and 4 fours to score 53* off 14 balls. He was also given player of the match award for his spectacular knock.

3. Pat Cummins (2022) | 14 balls

Pat Cummins ranks third in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Pat Cummins celebrating his fastest 50 off 14 balls for KKR in IPL 2022. Image | Pinterest 

Here comes a surprising half-century from the Australian all-rounder, Pat Cummins, who scored 50 off 14 balls for KKR in IPL 2022. He helped to seal the victory for his team against MI by 5 wickets (24 balls left). 

Cummins unveiled his boundary-hitting capabilities with 4 fours and 6 sixes, leaving the fans shocked. It is considered to be one of the finest knocks in IPL where he truly showcased his batting skills when needed.

2. KL Rahul (2018) | 14 balls

KL Rahul ranks 2nd in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
KL Rahul celebrates his heroic fifty in just 14 balls against DC. Image | Instagram 

KL Rahul, who is now known for his calm and composed batting style, holds the second position in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history. Quite shocking, isn't it?

This was back in IPL 2018 when Rahul showed no mercy to the bowlers of Delhi Capitals with his magnificent fifty off just 14 balls.

He was the opening batter of PBKS, who kept the fans on the edge of their seats from the beginning of the inning.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal (2023) | 13 balls

Yashasvi Jaiswal ranks number 1 in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Yashasvi Jaiswal during his record-breaking fastest fifty in the history of IPL. Image | Pinterest 

An all-time shocker of an innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal, which remains unmatched till date! He scored fifty off 13 balls, making it the fastest half-century in IPL history.

Jaiswal scored a total of 98 runs (from 47 balls) in this match against KKR and led Rajasthan Royals to victory. He hit the ball out of the boundary line in every direction possible, and was barely seen running between the wickets.

This performance goes down the history of unbelievable knocks in IPL.

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

Chennai Super Kings lead their way to the top with reaching the final 10 times. Find out the other teams with most final appearances in IPL history.

May 5, 2025, 4:59 AM3 min read

Most IPL Finals: Teams with most final appearances in IPL history | sportzpoint.com

Beyond being the champions, which teams have consistently made their way to the finals? It is time to reflect on the heroic battle and consistency in reaching the IPL final.

Check out the ones who hold the potential to beat CSK’s dominance in this field and become the team with the most appearances in IPL history.

CSK's unmatched dominance | 10 finals

CSK is table toppers in the list of teams with most final appearances in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
CSK lifts the IPL trophy for the fifth time after defeating GT in IPL 2023 final. Image | NDTV

Chennai Super Kings hold a remarkable record of reaching the IPL final the most number of times, with a win percentage of 50%. CSK started this journey in 2008 when they got into the final for the first time against RR.

CSK has won 5 out of 10 times in their IPL final appearances. Their quality team performance and ability to play good cricket with consistency have made them one of the most successful franchises in IPL.

They are also the only team to reach the IPL final 4 times in a row.

CSK's 10 IPL Finals:

  1. vs RR (2008)- lost by 3 wickets 
  2. vs MI (2010)- won by 22 runs
  3. vs RCB (2011)- won by 58 runs
  4. vs KKR (2012)- lost by 5 wickets 
  5. vs MI (2013)- lost by 23 runs
  6. vs MI (2015)- lost by 41 runs
  7. vs SRH (2018)- won by 8 wickets 
  8. vs MI (2019)- lost by 1 run
  9. vs KKR (2021)- won by 27 runs 
  10. vs GT (2023)- won by 5 wickets 

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MI second in line | 6 finals

Mumbai Indians ranks second in the list of teams with most final appearances in IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians celebrating their 5th IPL win in 2019 against CSK. Image | Facebook 

Mumbai Indians stand second with 6 final appearances in IPL and have won 5 out of them. They equalise the IPL title count as CSK but fall short in the number to be the team with the most final appearances in IPL history.

MI's 6 IPL Finals:

  1. vs CSK (2010)- lost by 22 runs
  2. vs CSK (2013)- won by 23 runs
  3. vs CSK (2015)- won by 41 runs
  4. vs RPS (2017)- won by 1 run
  5. vs CSK (2019)- won by 1 run
  6. vs DC (2020)- won by 5 wickets 

KKR and SRH are climbing the stairs | 4 finals

SRH and KKR ranks the same in the list of teams with most final appearances in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
SRH and KKR celebrating the wins in their respective IPL seasons. Image | Pinterest 

Following closely are Kolkata Knight Riders, who have reached the IPL final 4 times, and won thrice out of them.

Hyderabad, as a team, has also reached the finals 4 times, just with different franchises. They reached the finals in 2009 for the first time as Deccan Chargers, and later made their way thrice under the name of Sunrisers Hyderabad and won in 2016.

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Other teams with multiple appearances in the IPL Final

The following teams have made their way to the IPL final more than once, hence, deserve a mention.

RCB 3 times
GT 2 times
RR 2 times

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