IPL Franchises and Their Global T20 Titles: Which Franchise Has the Most Trophies? T20 cricket has now surpassed the constraints of competing only in national leagues and has moved to global cricket. IPL franchises have not only expanded their influence in other tournaments, but they have also established their franchises as truly global entities in T20 cricket. This was best illustrated when the Trinbago Knight Riders won the fifth CPL title, cementing the Knight Riders Group’s legacy as one of the most successful franchise families of all time.
It leads us back to the bigger conversation about which IPL franchise is the best in T20 cricket. Let’s outline the total number of titles for each team across all significant T20 leagues.
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Mumbai Indians – 13 Titles
The Mumbai Indians are the undisputed kings of global franchise cricket. Their impressive trophy cabinet includes
- IPL – 5
- WPL – 2
- Champions League T20 – 2
- MLC – 2
- ILT20 – 1
- SA20 – 1
It’s a true staggering total of 13 trophies, and as the most successful IPL franchise, they are consequently the most successful franchise in all global cricket leagues. Their growth into women’s cricket and internationally has further established their dominance over global T20 cricket.
Knight Riders Group – 9 Titles
The global brand of the Knight Riders is equally impressive.
- IPL (KKR): 3
- CPL (TKR): 5
- CPL Women: 1
The Knight Riders Group has been highly successful outside of India, with their primary sphere of success being the Caribbean. The five crowns in the CPL, along with their titles in India and women’s cricket, have contributed to their total of 9 titles and a second-place overall finish.
Chennai Super Kings – 7 Titles
CSK remains the most consistent franchise in the Indian Premier League. Their total is:
- IPL: 5
- Champions League T20: 2
CSK has 7 trophies and is one of the most dominant franchises in India. Unlike MI and KKR, we cannot say that CSK possesses an overall map, yet their legacy in the IPL will forever be ranked at the top.
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Rajasthan Royals – 4 Titles
The inaugural IPL champions have been able to expand their reach.
- IPL: 1
- CPL Women: 3
While they have not proven to be the most dominant in the IPL, their three women’s titles add to their total of 4 titles, simply illustrating their tactical focus on women’s cricket.
Sunrisers Franchise – 3 Titles
Sunrisers have managed to make an up-and-coming mark in South Africa.
- IPL (SRH): 1
- SA20 (Sunrisers Eastern Cape): 2
Their dominance in the SA20 has kept them competitive at a global level, leading to 3 respectable titles.
Other Franchises—Establishing Their Legacy
- RCB: 2 (1 IPL, 1 WPL)
- Gujarat Titans: 1 (IPL)
- Delhi Capitals: 1 (ILT20)
- Punjab Kings: 1 (CPL via St. Lucia Kings)
- Lucknow Super Giants: 0
Some franchises are still looking to establish their legacy on the international stage. While RCB has finally ended their title drought with one IPL and one WPL title, teams like Lucknow Super Giants have still not won any silverware.
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The Mumbai Indians (13 titles) seem to be in a league of their own, followed by the Knight Riders (9) and the Chennai Super Kings (7). However, with T20 leagues expanding globally, the battle for supremacy is not close to being over. With women’s cricket rising in prominence and overseas leagues expanding, every franchise now has the opportunity to establish a legacy on the international stage.
