The Top 3 IPL Teams – MI, CSK and KKR

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has constantly been the center of attention of the cricketing world since its inception in 2008. Most of the top cricket stars take a collective break from international and domestic cricket to be a part of this two month long tournament. Take a look at the top three most successful teams in the league so far and what is the secret to their undeniable accomplishments!

Mumbai Indians (MI)

The five times Indian Premier League champions in the years – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and most recently 2020 – are a popular fan favorite. The team is no doubt one of the most successful and cash-lucrative franchises of all time.

The initial seasons of IPL were sure a struggle to maintain for the team but since the appointment of Rohit Sharma as their captain, things have not remained the same. The franchise has not only been unstoppable but also improved with every season. Their highest score being 223/6 against Kings XI in 2017, a match they however lost.

The key factors to which their success can be attributed are- A solid leadership under Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar and Coach Jayawardene; a fiery top order consisting of Rohit himself, Quinton de Kock and others; strong middle over players such as SuryaKumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan to name; finishers like Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and above all a team spirit to die for. The credit must also go to the owners for keeping the players in a good environment!

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Since the very beginning, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been a standout feature among all teams in the IPL. The MS Dhoni led boys claimed the highest win percentage of 61.58 till now.

They have been the winning team thrice in 2010, 2011 as well as 2018. Chennai Super Kings are thus the second most successful franchise in the IPL after the Mumbai Indians and claiming many records in their entire journey in the tournament.

Their highest score till date is of 246/5 against Rajasthan Royals in 2010 wherein they ended up winning the game. The kind of playing standard they have maintained with their consistent performances, core team leadership, stable coaching guidance are testimonials for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament.

The current CSK  team consists of big names like MS Dhoni- the all rounder himself, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja , Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Faf du Plessis and many more shining stars.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

The Kolkata Knight Riders has been a top level player since a long time in the tournament. Under the captaincy of Dinesh Kartik and now Eoin Morgan for the next season, the team has played some of the most interesting matches in the history of IPL. They have been two time champions of the league in 2012 and 2014 both under the guidance of captain Gautam Gambhir.

Their highest team score is 245/6 against Kings XI Punjab in 2018. The team is attributed to some amazing variety in bowling attacks by players such as Pat Cummins, good command under its captains, some talented youngsters in the field as well as all rounders such as Andre Russell.

The upcoming team KKR has players such as Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Kartik, Andre Russell, Shubham Gill, Kuldeep Yadav to name a few.

Here are some frequently asked questions (faqs) regarding the above teams:

Question 1 : Why was CSK banned for two years?

Answer – Chennai Super Kings was banned in 2016-17 owing to some betting allegations against its key players.

Question 2 : Who are the owners of these big franchises?

Answer : Mumbai Indians is owned by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited. CSK is owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited which is a subsidiary of India Cements. Kolkata Knight Riders has star owners like Red Chillies Entertainment, Shahrukh Khan, Jhui Chawla and Jay Mehta.

Question 3: Which team has the highest score in IPL?

Answer : Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has the record of highest score of 263/5 against Pune Warriors.