Top 10 Best Teams in IPL – Updated 2025

Indian Premier League (IPL) is more than just a cricket tournament, it is now one of the most popular and exciting cricket leagues in the world. Since its inauguration in 2008, this league has been an exciting event. it has completely changed the way of approach in T20 cricket, a perfect combination of sport with entertainment.

Indian Premier League consists of 10 different teams from different parts of India including Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Which is the Best Team in IPL?

Teams Like CSK, MI, and KKR are known for their consistency and huge fan following as they have won this tournament multiple times. These are the most dominating teams in this tournament over the years. RCB, is the team which is a fan’s favourite team with the most loyal fans across the globe, however, they are still waiting for their first IPL title.

All the teams in the Indian Premier League have some of the best players from all over the world. In this article, we will cover the IPL best teams of all time and for that, we will set certain criteria on which ranking will be done.

Ranking Factor:

The ranking should be done on some specific and universal factors so that all the best teams are ranked on a fair basis. Here is the list of the factors on which ranking has been done.

• Win %: The best way to rank any team is by their winning percentage as this clearly tells about the performance of the teams over the years in the tournament. The more a team wins in a league the more it becomes the best team.

• No. of Titles: The number of titles tells about the dominance of any team in the tournament, teams with the most number of trophies are considered as best teams.

Here are the 10 best teams of IPL:

10. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Punjab Kings has shown glimpses of brilliance over the years, with their best performance coming in 2014 when they finished as runners-up. They’ve had inconsistent seasons but continue to fight hard. Currently, they rank 10th due to their struggles in securing playoff spots consistently.

Team Name	Punjab Kings
Owners	KPH Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd
Home Ground	Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium
Matches Played	246
Matches Won	109
Win Percentage	44.30%

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9. Delhi Capitals (DC)

After years of struggles, Delhi Capitals finally made it to their first final in 2020. Though they haven’t won the title yet, they’ve built a solid team and remain a strong contender. Their inconsistency in big matches places them 9th in the rankings.

Team Name	Delhi Capitals
Owners	GMR Group & JSW Group
Home Ground	Arun Jaitley Stadium
Matches Played	252
Matches Won	112
Win Percentage	44.44%

8. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

One of the newest teams in the IPL, Lucknow Super Giants has impressed early on by making the playoffs twice in their first three seasons. They have a promising future ahead, and their steady performances earn them the 8th spot. However there has been a change in the leadership department this year, Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the new captain of this team.

Team Name	Lucknow Super Giants
Owners	RPSG Group
Home Ground	Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
Matches Played	44
Matches Won	24
Win Percentage	54.54%

7. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has some of the biggest names in cricket in the team, players like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, KL Rahul, AB de Villiers has been part of this team not just this they also has a loyal fan base, but they’re still searching for their first title. They’ve finished as runners-up three times (2009, 2011, 2016) . Their consistency in reaching playoffs keeps them in 7th place. They have the best fan base team in IPL.

Team Name	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Owners	United Spirits (part of Diageo)
Home Ground	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Matches Played	256
Matches Won	121
Win Percentage	47.26%

6. Gujarat Titans (GT)

A team that made an instant impact, Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their debut season in 2022 and were runners-up in 2023. They have quickly established themselves as serious contenders, they are on the 6th spot in the rankings.

Team Name	Gujarat Titans
Owners	CVC Capital Partners
Home Ground	Narendra Modi Stadium
Matches Played	45
Matches Won	28
Win Percentage	62.22%

5. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Since their debut in 2013, Sunrisers Hyderabad has been a solid team, winning their first IPL title in 2016. They reached the finals again in 2018 and 2024, proving why they are one of the best team in IPL history. Their ability to stay competitive over the years earns their spot in the top 5 best ipl teams of all time. In the initial years, they were the best defending team in IPL with a solid bowling unit.

Team Name	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Owners	Sun TV Network
Home Ground	Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Matches Played	182
Matches Won	87
Win Percentage	47.80%

4. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

The inaugural IPL champions in 2008, Rajasthan Royals have always been known for their fearless approach. They reached the finals again in 2022 but are still chasing their second title. Their mixed performances over the years place them 4th in the rankings.

Team Name	Rajasthan Royals
Owners	Rajasthan Royals Ltd
Home Ground	Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Matches Played	222
Matches Won	110
Win Percentage	49.54%

3. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Kolkata Knight Riders has registered their name in history by winning the IPL thrice (2012, 2014, and 2024) under Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy. They’ve had their ups and downs but remain a competitive side with a passionate fan base. Their strong performances place them at 3rd in the rankings. They will contest as defending champions in this year’s IPL.

Team Name	Kolkata Knight Riders
Owners	Red Chillies Entertainment
Home Ground	Eden Gardens
Matches Played	252
Matches Won	130
Win Percentage	51.58%

2. Mumbai Indians (MI)

One of the most dominant teams in IPL history, Mumbai Indians has lifted the trophy five times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020). They are known for their strong squad and clutch performances. This team has some of the best players in their squad since the inaugural year, players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Shane Bond, Andrew Symonds, Harbhajan Singh, Lasith Malinga, Zaheer Khan has been part of this team.

Team Name	Mumbai Indians
Owners	Reliance Group
Home Ground	Wankhede Stadium
Matches Played	261
Matches Won	142
Win Percentage	54.40%

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1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

The team has been known for its consistency and never-say-die attitude and also won the IPL five times (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) is none other than Chennai Super Kings. They are always a strong contender in the tournament. Their legacy and dominance place them 1st in the rankings. CSK has been the best team of IPL ever since its inauguration in 2008 in which they were the runners-up.

Team Name	Chennai Super Kings
Owners	Chennai Super Kings Pvt Ltd
Home Ground	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Matches Played	239
Matches Won	138
Win Percentage	57.74%

Here are the 10 best teams of Indian Premier League:

S.No.	Team	Matches Played	Win	Win %	Titles
1.	CSK	239	138	57.74%	5
2.	MI	261	142	54.40%	5
3.	KKR	252	130	51.58%	3
4.	RR	222	110	49.54%	1
5.	SRH	182	87	47.80%	1
6.	GT	45	28	62.22%	1
7.	RCB	256	121	47.26%	0
8.	LSG	44	24	54.54%	0
9.	DC	239	138	44.44%	0
10.	PBKS	246	109	44.30%	0