With the IPL 2025 finals set to be played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, both sides are aiming to clinch their maiden IPL title. Under new captaincy and a set of players, both sides have performed well in the ongoing season.
Over the course of 17 seasons, several captains have had the honour of lifting the Indian Premier League trophy. Some of the captains have multiple titles, while some have lifted the trophies on their first occasion.
Listed below are Players to Win the IPL Title in their Debut Season as Captain
| Player | Team | Year |
| Shane Warne | Rajasthan Royals | 2008 |
| Rohit Sharma | Mumbai Indians | 2013 |
| Hardik Pandya | Gujarat Titans | 222 |
Also Read: IPL Winners List All Season Since 2008 With Runner up Details
The first two seasons of the Indian Premier League were all about Australian captains. Shane Warne and Adam Gilchrist lifted their respective franchises to the title glory. CSK led by MS Dhoni have five trophies while Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians also has lifted trophies five time.
Kolkata Knight Riders has also broke won two cups under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir in 2012 & 2014 and one title under Shreyas Iyer in 2024 season.
Speaking of the other captains, David Warner (SRH) and Hardik Pandya (GT) have also lead the teams to IPL victories. The second last IPL edition was won by MS Dhoni-led CSK and the most recent title in IPL 2024 was claimed by Shreyas Iyer’s KKR.
| Year | Winning Team | Captain | Key Data |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Shane Warne | First-ever IPL winner |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Adam Gilchrist | Rebounded from bottom finish in 2008 |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | First title for CSK |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Back-to-back titles |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gautam Gambhir | First title for KKR |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | First title as captain (took over mid-season) |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gautam Gambhir | Second title as KKR captain |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Second title as MI captain |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | David Warner | SRH’s first and only title |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Third title as captain |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | CSK returned after suspension, third title |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Fourth title as MI captain |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Fifth title, most by a captain |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Fourth IPL title for Dhoni |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Hardik Pandya | Debut season, won as new franchise |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Fifth title, equalling Rohit Sharma |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer | First captain other than Gambhir to win for KKR |
