The Indian Premier League began in 2008. In the past 19 years, the Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders are the only teams to have won the trophy more than once. Chennai and Mumbai have won the IPL title the most times. But have you ever wondered which team has played the most matches in IPL history?
IPL team that played the most matches
The team that has played the most matches in the history of the Indian Premier League is Mumbai Indians. MI, which has won five titles, has played 285 matches so far. In second place is Royal Challengers Bangalore, which has played 279 matches so far. RCB has also won once and has played in the finals a total of four times. In third place is Delhi Capitals, which has played 274 matches.
If you’re looking for five-time champions and 10-time finalists, Chennai Super Kings, they don’t even make the top five in the list of most matches played. Chennai has played 261 matches in the IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders, having played 273 matches so far, are in fourth place, while Punjab Kings, with 271 matches, are in fifth place.
- 285 matches – Mumbai Indians
- 279 matches – Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 274 matches – Delhi Capitals
- 273 matches – Kolkata Knight Riders
- 271 matches – Punjab Kings
- 261 matches – Chennai Super Kings
- 245 matches – Rajasthan Royals
- 205 matches – Sunrisers Hyderabad
Chennai Super Kings at number six
Chennai Super Kings is sixth on this list, having played 261 matches so far. Rajasthan, the champions of the inaugural IPL season, have played 245 matches so far. Sunrisers Hyderabad has also played over 200 matches. Deccan Chargers, Gujarat Lions, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Pune Warriors, and Rising Pune Supergiants are no longer part of the IPL. Lucknow Supergiants and Gujarat Titans joined the Indian Premier League in 2022.
