The Indian Premier League (IPL) has experienced 18 seasons, where eight different teams have won the trophy, including multiple trophy successes for Mumbai Indians (5 times), Chennai Super Kings (5 times), and Kolkata Knight Riders (3 times). There are some players who have celebrated the trophy several times. 

Here, we have brought the names of the players with four or more IPL trophies. 

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Lasith Malinga - 4 IPL trophies

Former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga recorded four IPL trophy successes. Serving for Mumbai Indians, Malinga won IPL trophies in the 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019 seasons. 

Ravindra Jadeja - 4 IPL trophies

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has celebrated four IPL trophy successes for two different teams. After becoming a crucial member of the inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals (2008), Jadeja won his last three IPL trophies for Chennai Super Kings (2018, 2021, and 2023). 

Krunal Pandya - 4 IPL trophies

Indian cricketer Krunal Pandya has also won four IPL trophies. After celebrating his first three IPL trophies for Mumbai Indians (2017, 2019, and 2020), he recently won his fourth IPL trophy (IPL 2025) for his new IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

Kieron Pollard - 5 IPL trophies

Former Caribbean cricketer Kieron Pollard holds the record for most IPL trophies by an overseas cricketer with five IPL trophies. Pollard lifted all his IPL trophies for Mumbai Indians, and those years were 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.

MS Dhoni - 5 IPL trophies

Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni was the second captain to win five IPL trophies. MS Dhoni-led CSK won the IPL title in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. He was the first captain to defend the IPL title (2010 and 2011). 

Hardik Pandya - 5 IPL trophies

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya, the younger brother of Krunal Pandya, has already celebrated with five IPL trophies, including once as a captain. Serving for Mumbai Indians, the all-rounder lifted four IPL trophies in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Later, leading the Gujarat Titans, Pandya lifted his fifth IPL trophy, which was also the team's debut season. 

Rohit Sharma - 6 IPL trophies

Rohit Sharma was the first cricketer to win six IPL trophies, as well as the first captain to win five IPL trophies. After winning his first IPL trophy for Deccan Chargers in 2009, Rohit led Mumbai Indians to win the IPL trophies in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. 

Ambani Rayudu - 6 IPL trophies

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu also won six IPL trophies, three for Mumbai Indians and three for Chennai Super Kings. He is the only player to win at least two IPL trophies for two different teams. Rayudu won his first three IPL trophies for Mumbai Indians in the 2013, 2015, and 2017 seasons. Later, serving for Chennai Super Kings, he celebrated IPL trophies in the 2018, 2021, and 2023 seasons. 

List of players with most IPL trophies

Two cricket legends, Shaun Pollock and Adam Gilchrist, have chosen the 'Greatest IPL XI.' The line-up they have chosen is a mixture of active and former IPL players. They have selected the players according to IPL overseas players rules: 7 Indian cricketers and 4 foreign cricketers. The list of greatest IPL players starts with the former West Indies international Chris Gayle. The surprise entry in the list is Suresh Raina. The middle-order former cricketer gifted multiple memorable innings with Team India and Chennai Super Kings, though the left-handed batter remains underrated, but Pollock and Gilchrist made no mistake in choosing him for the greatest IPL XI.

Another surprise pick for the XI is Yuzvendra Chahal, another underrated talent in the world of cricket. The spinner has a record number of wickets in his bag with a handsome strike rate, combined with Sunil Narine. The countryman of Chris Gayle has changed his playing style over the years. Narine started his cricket career as a mystery spinner, and now he is a fearless all-rounder who opens the innings for Kolkata Knight Riders. But the duo chose him as a spinner. Notably, five-time IPL-winning captain Rohit Sharma is not mentioned in the greatest IPL XI; they chose MS Dhoni, another captain who achieved 5 IPL trophies, to be in charge of leading the greatest IPL XI as well. 

Notable stats of the XI players the list contains:

Chris Gayle

Played a total of 142 matches for 3 IPL teams, scored 4,965 runs with a strike rate of near 149. 175* was his highest score in an IPL innings. 

Virat Kohli

The iconic figure of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has played 263 IPL matches, scored 8509 runs, including a 113*-run innings, and has a strike rate of 132.60.

Suresh Raina

Participated in 205 IPL games, scored 5528 runs, with a 136.73 strike rate. An unbeaten 100 was his best IPL knock. 

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AB de Villiers

The former South Africa international scored a total of 5162 runs in his IPL career by playing 184 matches; 133 not out was his highest individual score in an innings, with a strike rate of 151.68. 

Suryakumar Yadav

The batter who has played 161 IPL matches and bagged 4069 runs with a 148.07 strike rate, was in the highest form when he scored an unbeaten 103.

MS Dhoni

The captain and wicketkeeper of the team has so far played 275 IPL matches, scored 5406 runs, and has a strike rate of 137.83. 

Ravindra Jadeja

Theced all-rounder has so far scored 3219 runs in 251 runs and claimed 167 wickets. 

Sunil Narine

The stalwart of the T20 format, has completed 1723 runs with the bat and taken 190 wickets in 187 IPL games.

Jasprit Bumrah

One of the most impactful pacers of modern cricket, he played 140 matches to claim 176 wickets.

Lasith Malinga

One of the most lethal bowlers in his prime days. The former Sri Lankan legend has played 122 IPL matches and clinched 170 wickets. 

Yuzvendra Chahal

The right-handed bowler has grabbed 219 wickets in 171 IPL matches. 

Adam Gilchrist & Shaun Pollock pick the "Greatest IPL XI":

Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, Suryakumar Yadav, MS Dhoni (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Virat Kohli is widely considered one of the best batters in the history of the game. There have been hardly any instances where the legendary India batter has looked out of sorts or looked in trouble facing any bowler. But recently, Virat expressed who he thought the toughest bowlers in each format of cricket were. It is clear from his vast experience at the highest level that Kohli is expressing players who have historically challenged him. Kohli's choices show not only his technical understanding but also respect for the top-class bowlers who have tested him over the years.

Kohli identified England's James Anderson as the toughest bowler he has faced when asked about Test cricket. The 36-year-old batter mentioned that Anderson's strength lies in how he can swing the ball both ways and also reverse swing the ball, particularly in English conditions. Kohli also touched on how Anderson feels particularly difficult to face due to his experience and ability to control all areas of the game, making him a difficult opponent for any batter, especially when the ball is swinging off the pitch or moving in the air.

In addition to it, when the ace India player was asked question about T20 cricket, he identified Sunil Narine as the toughest bowler he has faced so far. The former RCB spinner praised Narine for being the toughest and also said that Narine in T20 cricket was difficult to face due to his variations. Kohli also noted that Narine’s control over his line, length, and pace changes forces batters to guess and adapt constantly, making him a formidable presence in T20 matches around the world.

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Virat Kohli picks the toughest bowlers to face:

Test cricket - Jimmy Anderson.
ODIs - Malinga (Adil Rashid toughest spinner).
T20s - Sunil Narine.pic.twitter.com/xOC1h17xLD

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 3, 2025

Lasith Malinga was toughest to face in ODIs

In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli identifies Lasith Malinga as one of the toughest pacers he has faced. He points to Malinga’s unorthodox action and his ability to generate late swing at high speeds as major challenges for any batter. Kohli acknowledges how Malinga's unpredictable deliveries, especially the toe-crushing yorkers, made him a unique threat during his prime. His pace, combined with movement, often left even top batters with little time to react, making him a standout bowler in ODI cricket.

When it comes to spin in ODIs, Kohli considers Adil Rashid to be one of the most challenging. He praises Rashid for cleverly disguising his variations while maintaining tight lines and lengths, which makes it difficult to read him. According to Kohli, Rashid’s consistency and subtle changes in pace limit scoring opportunities and keep batters under constant pressure. Kohli's selections reflect the high regard he has for bowlers who combine skill, strategy, and unpredictability—traits that elevate them in competitive international cricket across formats.

MI Players in Action at DY Patil Tournament
Some of the Mumbai Indians players are playing for the Reliance side at the tournament, including:

• Tilak Varma
• KL Shrijith
• Robin Minz
• Naman Dhir
• Raj Angad Bawa
• Deepak Chahar
• Karan Sharma
• Vignesh Puthur
• S Raju
• Aswani Kumar

The DY Patil Tournament has always been an important platform for players headed to the IPL to hone their skills before the season. With a combination of big names and young guns, MI is keeping their team match-fit.

Mumbai Indians has started the preparation for IPL 2025 🔵

- Tilak Varma, KL Shrijith, Robin Minz, Naman Dhir, Raj Angad Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Karan Sharma, Vignesh Puthur, S Raju, Aswani Kumar are playing for Reliance in DY Patil Tournament.

Lasith Malinga is along with the… pic.twitter.com/oTqBC4H9b7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 25, 2025

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Lasith Malinga Joins the Preparations
Tough fast bowler Lasith Malinga, the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians, is keeping a close eye on the players. His presence is a godsend, especially for the young fast bowlers who want to make their mark in IPL 2025.
Full Swing Preparations for the Title
Five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians are leaving nothing to chance to win their sixth trophy. While their core group of players are actively taking part in the DY Patil Tournament, there are also lessons from experienced mentors like Malinga. The MI preparations are full steam ahead.
With IPL 2025 coming on March 22, Mumbai Indians' pre-mature commencement of preparations indicates their determination to rule the forthcoming season. Followers will be interested in knowing the way this groundwork will be utilized in performances after the tournament's commencement.

The ICC Champions Trophy is all set to make a comeback after a long hiatus of eight years, with things getting kickstarted in Pakistan and UAE (solely for India matches). Starting on 19 February, it will be a wholesome treat to all the cricket fanatics as they witness the best eight teams competing for the coveted title in the white-ball format of 50 overs.

Across this timeline, we have seen over seven teams winning this trophy, and it will be interesting to see who among the eight teams will emerge victorious and triumph. As it implies, some legendary bowlers have set a benchmark in how this tournament can be one of the most precious and decisive for any cricket country's timeline. That said, here we look at the top five bowlers who have scalped the most wickets across all the ICC Champions Trophy editions.

Former India Seamer Paras Mhambrey has been appointed as Mumbai Indians bowling coach for the IPL 2025 season. Paras Mhambrey, who was previously an assistant coach with Mumbai Indians, will now work with current bowling coach Lasith Malinga under the team’s new head coach, Mahela Jayawardene.

Paras Mhambrey was part of Team India's World Cup 2024 winning campaign in the West Indies under Head Coach Rahul Dravid. He was also part of the Mumbai Indians' winning campaigns of IPL 2013 and Champions League T20.

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He has experience of coaching in Domestic cricket as he coached India A side. He led Bengal to consecutive Ranji Finals in 2005-06 and 2006-07. He played two Tests and three ODIs for Team India between the period of 1996 and 1998. He played Domestic Cricket for Team Mumbai, scalped 284 wickets in 91 first-class games and 111 wickets in 83 List-A games.

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So, Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene and his coaching staff now need to decide whom they should retain ahead of the Mega Auction as the deadline to submit the retentions is 31 October.

The IPL is the world’s most profitable cricket competition. The IPL is currently ranked as the world’s fourth most valuable sports league, with a whopping over $10.9 billion worth. 

Foreign stars worldwide have made significant sums of money by participating in the IPL throughout the years, in addition to Indian players who have captivated the fans and made enormous sums of money. These guys have just increased the worth and attraction of the major competitors. Here is a list of the top five foreign cricketers that have contributed to the fullest in the IPL.

AB De Villiers

Unsurprisingly, AB de Villiers takes the top slot, given his talent level and capacity to alter the course of a game with his incredible feats with the willow.

In 156 innings of IPL cricket, De Villiers has accumulated 4849 runs at an average of 40.40. The master of RCB’s batting has also amassed three hundred and 38 fifties in IPL games. De Villiers began his IPL career with the Delhi Capitals (formerly the Delhi Daredevils) before transferring to the Bangalore team in 2011.

Lasith Malinga

The Mumbai speedster Lasith Malinga holds the record for most wickets in IPL history with 170 in the lucrative competition. In the IPL, Malinga had a fantastic average of 19.80 and a respectable economy rate of 7.14 runs per over.

For his ten-year IPL career, Malinga has played for the Mumbai Indians. Malinga has earned a total of INR 48,22,19,500 throughout his IPL career. Malinga picked up 28 wickets in the fourth IPL season, which helped him win the prestigious Purple Cap award in 2011.

David Warner

David Warner maintains the IPL record for most fifty-scores scored. He is now third on the list of batters with the most runs scored in the competition. David Warner has the best foreign batting average in IPL history with 6187 runs from 169 innings at a 42.08 average.

Before going to his flawless IPL tenure with the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014, Warner began his IPL journey with the Delhi Daredevils (now the Delhi Capitals). He returned to the squad last year and is now the captain of his former side, the Delhi Capitals. 

Kieron Pollard

The West Indian all-rounder has been a member of the Mumbai Indians team since 2010, and he has helped the team win the IPL championship five times.

In 189 IPL innings, Pollard has scored 3023 runs and taken 69 wickets for the Mumbai team in addition to playing. Aside from that, Pollard is regarded as one of the finest fielders in tournament history and is well-known for his extraordinary catches and saves.

Chris Gayle

He will rank among the top batters in IPL history. Chris Gayle holds the record for the best individual score (175) and the hundreds in a single league (six) in IPL history.

In 131 innings of IPL play, the legendary Jamaican batsman amassed 4772 runs at an astounding average of 41.13. Gayle has participated in 12 seasons of the IPL, playing for teams including the Kings XI Punjab (now known as the Punjab Kings), Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders.