IPL winning captains: Full list of winning captains from 2008-2023

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is upon us. There have been several champion teams in the past, who have secured the IPL trophy and some of them, have failed to win, losing it out to underdogs and dark horses.

The cash-rich league has transformed the way cricket is perceived in India. Ever since its inception, the lives of cricketers, coaches, and every staff related to the league, have seen an upward trajectory in their career paths, due to the IPL.

Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders have multiple IPL titles in their arsenal. The three franchises have established themselves as the powerhouses of the league.

To win a competition, a team requires leadership, teamwork, and determination. All of this is what is to make a champion team.

There have been some legends of the game who have won the IPL title as captain namely, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and Shane Warner. As we build up to the IPL 2024, here is the list of all the IPL-winning captains until 2023.

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Which captain won the first season of the Indian Premier League (2008)?

Legendary Australian spinner, the late Shane Warne won the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League in 2008. The veteran leggie led the Rajasthan Royals to their first-and-only IPL glory till date as they beat Chennai Super Kings by three wickets.

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Which captain won the Indian Premier League last season (2023)?

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni won the IPL title with CSK last season. The 42-year-old stalwart won his fifth IPL as captain as they beat Gujarat Titans in the final.

List of captains who have won IPL titles