Since 2008, the Indian Premier League has seen champion teams dominate, unexpected teams create memorable moments, and new franchises compete strongly, making every season a new chapter in IPL history.
CKS and MI are the most successful teams in the league, but neither is the best in every aspect. Gujarat Titans lead the league in overall win percentage, while Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the records for the highest team totals, and Punjab Kings top the charts for 200+ run chases and the lowest totals defended.
Kolkata Knight Riders own the record for the longest winning streak in IPL history. Each indicator highlights a specific strength and allows a structured comparison across teams. Continue reading to find out which IPL team ranks highest across all key performance indicators.
Best Win Percentage In IPL
Gujarat Giants have appeared in 4 seasons, but they have the best win percentage of 61.66. It is followed by CSK’s 56.12% and MI’s 54.51%
| Team | Appearances | Played | Won | Lost | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 4 | 60 | 37 | 23 | 61.66 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 16 | 253 | 142 | 108 | 56.12 |
| Mumbai Indians | 18 | 277 | 151 | 122 | 54.51 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 4 | 58 | 30 | 27 | 51.72 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 | 265 | 135 | 124 | 50.94 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 2 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 50 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 18 | 271 | 132 | 132 | 48.7 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 236 | 114 | 115 | 48.3 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 | 196 | 93 | 98 | 47.44 |
| Punjab Kings | 18 | 263 | 119 | 139 | 45.24 |
| Delhi Capitals | 18 | 266 | 118 | 140 | 44.36 |
| Gujarat Lions | 2 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 43.33 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 1 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 42.85 |
| Deccan Chargers | 5 | 75 | 29 | 46 | 38.66 |
| Pune Warriors India | 3 | 46 | 12 | 33 | 26.08 |
Most Titles In IPL History
CSK and MI jointly hold the record for the most titles in the tournament. Although MI has played all 18 seasons, CSK played 16.
| Team | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 2012, 2014, 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 2025 |
| Gujarat Titans | 1 | 2022 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 2016 |
| Deccan Chargers | 1 | 2009 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 2008 |
Most Playoffs In IPL History
CSK and MI are the most successful teams in the tournament and also have the most playoff appearances in the league. CSK has qualified 12 times, while MI is one step behind with 11 playoff appearances.
| Team | No. of Playoffs | Years of Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 |
| Mumbai Indians | 11 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024 |
Highest Team Total In IPL
Out of the top 10 highest totals in IPL history, SRH has 5, which came in during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. SRH scored 287/3 against RCB, the highest total in IPL, followed by their other scores of 286/6, 278/3, and 277/3.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 287/3 | 20 | 14.35 | v RCB | Bengaluru | won | 15 Apr 2024 |
| SRH | 286/6 | 20 | 14.3 | v RR | Hyderabad | won | 23 Mar 2025 |
| SRH | 278/3 | 20 | 13.9 | v KKR | Delhi | won | 25 May 2025 |
| SRH | 277/3 | 20 | 13.85 | v MI | Hyderabad | won | 27 Mar 2024 |
| KKR | 272/7 | 20 | 13.6 | v DC | Visakhapatnam | won | 3 Apr 2024 |
| SRH | 266/7 | 20 | 13.3 | v DC | Delhi | won | 20 Apr 2024 |
| RCB | 263/5 | 20 | 13.15 | v Warriors | Bengaluru | won | 23 Apr 2013 |
| Punjab Kings | 262/2 | 18.4 | 14.03 | v KKR | Eden Gardens | won | 26 Apr 2024 |
| RCB | 262/7 | 20 | 13.1 | v SRH | Bengaluru | lost | 15 Apr 2024 |
| KKR | 261/6 | 20 | 13.05 | v Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens | lost | 26 Apr 2024 |
Most 200+ Scores In IPL History
IPL’s most successful team, CSK, has registered the most 200+ runs in the tournament’s history. They went past 200+ 35 times, followed by RCB’S 34.
| Rank | Team | 200+ Scores |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 35 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 34 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 32 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 31 |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 29 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 26 |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 27 |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 19 |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 16 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 13 |
Largest Win Margin In IPL by Runs
Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Daredevils by 146 runs, the highest ever in the tournament’s history.
| Winner | Margin | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 146 runs | 13.4 | v Daredevils | Delhi | 6 May 2017 |
| RCB | 144 runs | 18.4 | v Guj Lions | Bengaluru | 14 May 2016 |
| KKR | 140 runs | 15.1 | v RCB | Bengaluru | 18 April 2008 |
| RCB | 138 runs | 13.4 | v Kings XI | Bengaluru | 6 May 2015 |
| RCB | 130 runs | 20 | v Warriors | Bengaluru | 23 Apr 2013 |
| SRH | 118 runs | 19.5 | v RCB | Hyderabad | 31 Mar 2019 |
| RCB | 112 runs | 10.3 | v RR | Jaipur | 14 May 2023 |
| Kings XI | 111 runs | 17 | v RCB | Dharamsala | 17 May 2011 |
| SRH | 110 runs | 18.4 | v KKR | Delhi | 25 May 2025 |
| KKR | 106 runs | 17.2 | v DC | Visakhapatnam | 3 Apr 2024 |
Longest Winning Streak In IPL History
KKR holds the record of the longest winning streak in IPL history, 10 matches. During this phase, they won their 2nd IPL title.
| Team | Longest Winning Streak | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 matches | 2014–2015 |
| Punjab Kings | 8 matches | 2013–2014 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 7 matches | 2013 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 matches | 2011 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 matches | 2018 |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 matches | 2017 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 6 matches | 2008 |
| Gujarat Titans | 5 matches | 2022 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 4 matches | 2022 |
| Delhi Capitals | 4 matches | 2021 |
Highest Total Chased in IPL History
With the outstanding performances of Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, and Shashank Singh, PBKS chased the highest-ever total in IPL history.
| Rank | Team | Runs | Against | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 262/2 | KKR | 26-Apr-2024 |
| 2 | SRH | 247/2 | PBKS | 12-Apr-2025 |
| 3 | RCB | 230/4 | LSG | 27-May-2025 |
| 4 | RR | 226/6 | PBKS | 27-Sep-2020 |
| 5 | RR | 224/8 | KKR | 16-Apr-2024 |
| 6 | MI | 219/6 | CSK | 01-May-2021 |
| 7 | RR | 217/7 | DEC | 24-Apr-2008 |
| 8 | SRH | 217/6 | RR | 07-May-2023 |
| 9 | MI | 216/4 | PBKS | 03-May-2023 |
Lowest Total Defended in IPL History
In the 2025 edition, Punjab Kings defeated defending champions KKR by 16 runs by defending a small target of 112. During this edition, there were multiple records broken by batsmen, but PBKS bowlers magically turned the match.
| S.No | Team | Score | Opposition | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 111/10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | PBKS won by 16 runs | 15-Apr-2025 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 116/9 | Kings XI Punjab | CSK Won by 24 Runs | 20-May-2009 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 118 | Mumbai Indians | SRH Won by 31 Runs | 24-April-2018 |
| 4 | Kings XI Punjab | 119/8 | Mumbai Indians | KXIP Won by 24 Runs | 20-Apr-2009 |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 119/8 | Pune Warriors | SRH Won by 11 Runs | 17-Apr-2013 |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians | 120/9 | Pune Warriors | MI Won by 1 Run | 03-May-2012 |
| 7 | Punjab Kings | 125/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | PBKS Won by 5 Runs | 25-Sep-2021 |
| 8 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 126/8 | Chennai Super Kings | RCB Won by 14 Runs | 21-May-2008 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 126/6 | Pune Warriors | SRH Won by 22 Runs | 05-April-2013 |
| 10 | Kings XI Punjab | 126/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | KXIP Won by 12 Runs | 24 October 2020 |
Most 200+ Chases In IPL History
Although Punjab Kings haven’t won the IPL so far, they have chased down the 200+ target 8 times, the most by any team.
| Rank | Team | 200+ Run Chases |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 8 |
| 2 | MI | 5 |
| 3 | RR | 4 |
| 4 | SRH | 4 |
| 5 | CSK | 3 |
| 6 | KKR | 3 |
| 7 | LSG | 3 |
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Conclusion: Which Is The Best IPL Team For You
IPL data shows that no single team leads every performance metric. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians dominate in titles and playoff appearances. On the other hand, the Punjab Kings excel at successful chases and at defending low totals. Review these records to form your own verdict on the best IPL team.
