Winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title just once is considered the pinnacle of any player's career; however, lifting that massive golden trophy multiple times requires a rare blend of extraordinary skill, remarkable consistency, and an unwavering resolve to win matches. In the nearly two-decade-long history of thrilling T20 cricket, only a select few players have truly mastered the secret to triumphing in the final showdown. Following Royal Challengers Bangalore's magnificent performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium where they successfully defended their title for the second consecutive time the tournament's historic leaderboard has witnessed a significant reshuffle in the list of players with the most titles to their name.
Who has won the most titles in the history of the IPL?
Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayudu hold the record for winning the most titles in the Indian Premier League, with six each. Rohit Sharma's journey to his six titles did not begin with the Mumbai Indians, but rather with the Deccan Chargers in 2009. Subsequently, he led MI to five titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
How many players have won five IPL titles?
MS Dhoni's five titles possess a unique distinction that no one else on this list can claim: every single one of them was won while he served as the captain of CSK. Hardik Pandya's five titles are linked to two distinct phases of his career. His first four titles came in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, during his tenure with MI as a formidable lower-order hitter. Subsequently, he took the boldest step of his career by joining the newly formed Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2022 season—and immediately led them to a title victory.
Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard, and Aditya Tare round out this group; all of them won their titles with MI during that same glorious era spanning from 2013 to 2020. Krunal Pandya is the newest entrant to this list, having won two consecutive titles with RCB.
Most IPL Titles by a Player
| Player | Titles | Teams (Years Won) |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 6 | Deccan Chargers (2009); Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| Ambati Rayudu | 6 | Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017); Chennai Super Kings (2018, 2021, 2023) |
| MS Dhoni | 5 | Chennai Super Kings (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
| Hardik Pandya | 5 | Mumbai Indians (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020); Gujarat Titans (2022) |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 5 | Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| Kieron Pollard | 5 | Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| Aditya Tare | 5 | Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| Krunal Pandya | 5 | Mumbai Indians (2017, 2019, 2020); Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025, 2026) |
| Harbhajan Singh | 4 | Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017); Chennai Super Kings (2018) |
| Karn Sharma | 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016); Mumbai Indians (2017); Chennai Super Kings (2018, 2021) |
| Suresh Raina | 4 | Chennai Super Kings (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021) |
| Lasith Malinga | 4 | Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | Rajasthan Royals (2008); Chennai Super Kings (2018, 2021, 2023) |
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