Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first team to reach their 10th Indian Premier League final, achieving this milestone in the 2023 edition.
On that note, this article will list the teams with the most IPL final appearances, and the number of championships they have won so far.
Teams with Most Finals Appearances in IPL
| Teams | IPL Finals Played | Finals Won |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 5 |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 | 5 |
| Kolkata Knights Riders | 4 | 3 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 1 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 1 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 1 |
| Gujarat Titans | 2 | 1 |
| Deccan Chargers | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi Capitals | 1 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 1 | 0 |
| Punjab Kings | 2 | 0 |
Key Insights
CSK have reached the ultimate game of the tournament 10 times out of 15 IPL participations. The team’s culture, how the management looks after its players and MSD’s masterful captaincy make them unstoppable. This is well etched in Faf du Plessis’ recent blockbuster autobiography, Faf Through Fire.
Mumbai Indians (MI) follow CSK in the list with six final appearances and five championships, making MI the team with the best success rate in tournament finals.
