Teams with the Highest Number of IPL Final Appearances

Highest Number of IPL Final Appearances – Chennai Super Kings made history by securing their spot in the 10th Indian Premier League (IPL) finals, an achievement they attained in the 2023 edition.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won IPL 2023 Trophy by beating Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 29, 2023. This remarkable triumph marks CSK’s fifth IPL title, positioning them on par with the Mumbai Indians.

Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team has remarkably reached the ultimate stage of the tournament on 10 occasions out of their 14 IPL participations. The team’s strong culture, diligent player management by management, and Dhoni’s exceptional captaincy have contributed to their unstoppable success. Faf du Plessis’ recent autobiography, “Faf Through Fire,” further highlights the team’s enduring legacy.

Top Teams with Most Appearances in IPL Final

Following closely behind Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians hold the second spot in the list, with six final appearances and an impressive total of 5 championships.

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team boasts the best success rate in IPL finals, solidifying its reputation as a dominant force in the tournament.

1. Chennai Super Kings Most Finals Appearances in IPL

Chennai Super Kings, a prominent team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), holds the record of making the Most Final Played by a Team in IPL. The team has reached the IPL finals an impressive 10 times, showcasing their consistency and strong performance throughout the years.

Their notable appearances in the finals have included victorious campaigns in the years 2023, 2021, 2018, 2011, and 2010, resulting in a total of 5 championship titles.

Year	Opponent	Result	Venue
2008	Rajasthan Royals	lost	DY Patil
2010	Mumbai Indians	won	DY Patil
2011	RCB	won	Chennai
2012	KKR	lost	Chennai
2013	Mumbai Indians	lost	Eden Gardens
2015	Mumbai Indians	lost	Eden Gardens
2018	Sunrisers Hyderabad	won	Wankhede
2019	Mumbai Indians	lost	Hyderabad
2021	KKR	won	Dubai (DSC)
2023	Gujarat Titans	Won	Hyderabad

2. Mumbai Indians Highest Number of IPL Final Appearances

The Mumbai Indians cricket team has made it to the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) more times than any other team except one. They have reached the IPL final 6 times total.

This shows they consistently play well enough to make it to the last and most important match of the tournament. Out of those 6 times playing in the final, Mumbai Indians won the IPL championship 5 times. They won the title in 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015, and 2013.

Season	Opponent	Result	Stadium
2010	Chennai Super Kings	lost	DY Patil
2013	Chennai Super Kings	won	Eden Gardens
2015	Chennai Super Kings	won	Eden Gardens
2017	Pune Supergiant	won	Hyderabad
2019	Chennai Super Kings	won	Hyderabad
2020	Dehli Capitals	won	Dubai (DSC)

3. Kolkata Knights Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders, a prominent team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has made the three time appearances in the IPL finals. The team has reached the IPL finals on three occasions, showcasing their strong performance and ability to compete at the highest level. Out of these three finals, Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious in two of them, securing championship titles in the years 2012 and 2014.

Season	Opponent	Result	Venue
2012	v Super Kings	won	Chennai
2014	v Kings XI	won	Bengaluru
2021	v Super Kings	lost	Dubai (DSC)

4. Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Royal Challengers Bangalore team has made it to the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 3 times. This shows they are a competitive team that consistently plays well enough to reach the championship game. However, despite making it to the IPL finals 3 times, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have not yet won the title.

Though they have lost in the finals, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s three appearances show they can make it through the tournament to play in the most important last match. Their consistency getting to the finals reflects their strong play through the IPL season. The Royal Challengers Bangalore are still striving for their first-ever IPL championship win.

Season	Opponent	Result	Venue
2009	v Chargers	lost	Johannesburg
2011	v Super Kings	lost	Chennai
2016	v Sunrisers	lost	Bengaluru

5. Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals team has made it to the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2 times. This shows they are a competitive team that can reach the championship game.

Out of their 2 appearances in the IPL finals, the Rajasthan Royals won 1 title. They won the first ever IPL championship in 2008 during the inaugural IPL season.

The Rajasthan Royals’ 2 finals appearances reflect their strong play and consistency making it to the last, most important match of the tournament.

Winning the 2008 IPL remains a notable achievement in the franchise history of the Rajasthan Royals team. Their victory in the first IPL final shows their high level of performance

Season	Opponent	Result	Venue
2008	Chennai Super Kings	won	DY Patil
2022	Gujrat Titans	lost	Ahmedabad

6. Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Sunrisers Hyderabad team has made it to the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2 times. This shows they are a competitive team that can reach the championship game. Out of their 2 appearances in the IPL finals, the Sunrisers Hyderabad won 1 title. They won the IPL championship in 2016.

Season	Opponent	Result	Venue
2016	RCB	won	Bengaluru
2018	Chennai Super Kings	lost	Wankhede

7. Gujarat Titans

The Gujarat Titans, a new team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), have made two finals appearances and won one championship title in their first two seasons. This is a remarkable achievement for any team, let alone a new one.

Season	Opponent	Result	Venue
2022	Rajasthan Royals	won	Ahmedabad
2023	Chennai Super Kings	Lost	Ahmedabad

8. Deccan Chargers

The Deccan Chargers won the IPL in 2009, beating the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. They also reached the playoffs the next year. But the next two years were bad for the team, and they were disbanded. In 2012, they lost their first five games and had a terrible season overall. The Deccan Chargers only made it to the finals once, in 2009.

9. Delhi Capitals/Delhi Daredevils

Delhi Capitals, formerly known as Delhi Daredevils, have made a single appearance in the finals of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team reached the IPL finals once, despite their strong performances, Delhi Capitals have yet to secure a championship title, falling short in the final match.

Season	Opponent	Result	Venue
2020	Mumbai Indians	lost	Dubai (DSC)

10. Punjab Kings

The Punjab Kings team has made it to the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 1 time. However, despite making it to the IPL finals once, the Punjab Kings have not yet won the title.

11. Rising Pune Supergiants (now terminated)

Rising Pune Supergiants, a notable team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has made a single appearance in the tournament finals. The team reached the IPL finals once, showcasing their competitiveness and ability to compete at the highest level. However, despite their strong performance, Rising Pune Supergiants have yet to secure a championship title, falling short in the final match.