The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a cricketing extravaganza that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. With its electrifying matches, passionate fan bases, and star-studded player rosters, the IPL is a spectacle unlike any other. But who are the teams that battle it out for the coveted IPL trophy?
How Many Teams in IPL?
As of the 2024 season, the IPL features ten city-based franchise teams, each vying for supremacy.
While the official schedule and details for IPL 2024 are yet to be announced, the excitement is already brewing. Fans eagerly await the return of their favorite teams and the emergence of new stars.
- Chennai Super Kings
- Delhi Capitals
- Gujarat Titans
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Mumbai Indians
- Punjab Kings
- Rajasthan Royals
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
Owners of IPL Teams
Each IPL team is owned by a prominent business entity or consortium, bringing together a diverse mix of corporate giants and Bollywood celebrities. Some notable owners include Reliance Industries (Mumbai Indians), Red Chillies Entertainment (Kolkata Knight Riders), and the Adani Group (Gujarat Titans).
| Team | Owner(s) | Debut |
| Mumbai Indians | Nita Ambani, Aakash Ambani (Reliance Industries) | 2008 |
| Chennai Super Kings | N Srinivasan (India Cements Limited) | 2008 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Prathmesh Mishra (Chairman at United Spirits Limited) | 2008 |
| Delhi Capitals | Kiran Kumar Grandhi (GMR Group), Parth Jindal (JSW Group) | 2008 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Shah Rukh Khan (Red Chillies Entertainment), Jay Mehta, Juhi Chawla (Mehta Group) | 2008 |
| Gujarat Titans | Siddharth Patel (CVC Capital Partners) | 2022 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kalanithi Maran (Sun Network) | 2013 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Manoj Badale (Emerging Media Pvt Ltd), Lachlan Murdoch (Fox Media), Gerry Cardinale (RedBird Capital Partners), Shane Warne (Now Warne Family) | 2008 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG Group) | 2022 |
| Punjab Kings | Mohit Burman (Dabur), Ness Wadia (Wadia Group), Preity Zinta (PZNZ Media), Karan Paul (Apeejay Surrendra Group) | 2008 |
Most Popular IPL Teams
With their passionate fan bases and rich histories, several IPL teams enjoy immense popularity:
- Mumbai Indians: The most successful team in IPL history, with five championship titles.
- Chennai Super Kings: Known for their loyal fan base and consistent performances.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: Boasts a strong following, especially in South India.
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Two-time champions with a dedicated fan base.
New IPL Teams 2024
There are currently no plans to introduce new teams for the 2024 season. However, the league’s future expansion possibilities are always a topic of discussion.
IPL Teams and Players
Each IPL team comprises a squad of Indian and international cricketers, acquired through an annual player auction. These players represent the heart and soul of the league, showcasing their talent and passion on the biggest stage.
| Team | Players |
| Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Simranjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Prashant Solanki, Mitchell Santner, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ajinkya Rahane, Nishant Sindhu, Shaik Rasheed, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly |
| Delhi Capitals | Jos Buttler (c & wk), Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Saqib Mahmood, Matt Parkinson, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Tom Curran |
| Gujarat Titans | Siddharth Patel ©, Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rishabh Pant, Rahul Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tewatia, T Natarajan |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Eoin Morgan ©, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha, Ishant Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Sanjiv Goenka ©, David Warner, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Aaron Finch, Matthew Wade, Ashton Agar, Daniel Sams, Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, Moises Henriques, Jason Behrendorff, Ben McDermott |
| Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma ©, Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Lynn, Saurabh Tiwary, Dhawal Kulkarni, Adam Milne, Piyush Chawla, James Neesham, Yudhvir Singh, Marco Jansen, Arjun Tendulkar |
| Punjab Kings | KL Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Moises Henriques, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Jalaj Saxena, Murugan Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Fabian Allen, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar |
| Rajasthan Royals | Ben Stokes ©, Jos Buttler (wk), Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Shreyas Gopal, Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman, Kartik Tyagi, David Miller, Andrew Tye, Jaydev Unadkat, Manan Vohra, Anuj Rawat, Akash Singh, KC Cariappa, Kuldip Yadav, Liam Livingstone, Mahipal Lomror, Mayank Markande, Gerald Coetzee, K. Bhagath Varma |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Virat Kohli ©, AB de Villiers (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Christian, Washington Sundar, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Srikar Bharat, Pavan Deshpande, Finn Allen, Scott Kuggeleijn, Shahbaz Ahmed, KS Bharat, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | David Warner ©, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan, Khaleel Ahmed, Wriddhiman Saha, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Abdul Samad, Jason Roy, Jason Holder, Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Virat Singh, Basil Thampi, Jagadeesha Suchith, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sherfane Rutherford |
IPL Winners List
Since its inception in 2008, several teams have etched their names on the IPL trophy:
- Mumbai Indians (5 titles)
- Chennai Super Kings (4 titles)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2 titles)
- Rajasthan Royals (1 title)
- Deccan Chargers (1 title)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (1 title)
- Gujarat Titans (1 title)
Women’s IPL Teams List
Currently, there is no official Women’s IPL. However, the BCCI has expressed interest in launching a women’s T20 league in the future, potentially featuring teams mirroring the existing IPL franchises.
The IPL teams are more than just cricketing entities; they represent passionate fan bases, fierce rivalries, and the collective spirit of Indian cricket. As the league continues to evolve, these teams will undoubtedly continue to enthrall audiences worldwide.
| Team | Captain | Coach |
| Mumbai Indians | Harmanpreet Kaur | Ramesh Powar |
| Delhi Capitals | Meg Lanning | Lisa Keightley |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill | WV Raman |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Eoin Morgan | Tom Moody |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Sanjiv Goenka | Mithali Raj |
