Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the Indian Premier League 5 times. Their IPL title-winning years are 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. As of the completed IPL 2026 season, CSK remain on five championships. The official IPL website confirms all five title years.
CSK's journey is interesting because their five trophies weren't won in one short dominant period. They won their first two back-to-back, returned after a two-season suspension to win immediately in 2018, and then added two more titles in 2021 and 2023.
Title-Winning Years
Here is CSK's complete IPL trophy record:
IPL season | CSK title |
|---|---|
2010 | 1st |
2011 | 2nd |
2018 | 3rd |
2021 | 4th |
2023 | 5th |
All five championships were won under MS Dhoni's captaincy. The official IPL website also notes that Dhoni led CSK to 10 IPL finals during his tenure as captain.
That consistency is what makes CSK's record more impressive to me than simply counting the trophies.
First Titles
CSK won their first IPL trophy in 2010 and successfully defended it in 2011.
Winning consecutive titles established CSK as one of the league's earliest dominant franchises. They also became the first IPL team to successfully defend the championship.
An easy way to remember the beginning of their trophy journey is:
2010 → First title
2011 → Back-to-back title
2018 Comeback
The 2018 championship is probably one of the most memorable chapters in CSK's history.
CSK returned to the IPL in 2018 after missing the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Instead of needing several seasons to rebuild, they reached the final and defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad to win their third IPL trophy.
For anyone who follows sports, comeback seasons always have something extra about them. CSK didn't just return to the competition; they returned and immediately became champions again.
Fourth & Fifth Titles
CSK's fourth championship arrived in 2021 when they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final. Faf du Plessis scored 86 as CSK posted 192/3 before restricting KKR to 165/9.
Then came the fifth title in 2023.
CSK defeated Gujarat Titans in a dramatic rain-affected final, with Ravindra Jadeja hitting the winning runs on the final delivery of the chase.
That fifth trophy put CSK level with Mumbai Indians at five IPL championships.
Current Record
As of July 2026, CSK still have 5 IPL titles.
The official IPL title list currently shows:
CSK → 5 titles
Mumbai Indians → 5 titles
Kolkata Knight Riders → 3 titles
Royal Challengers Bengaluru → 2 titles
Gujarat Titans → 1 title
Rajasthan Royals → 1 title
Sunrisers Hyderabad → 1 title
So CSK and Mumbai Indians remain joint-record holders for the most IPL championships.
What stands out about CSK is longevity. Their first championship came in 2010 and their fifth in 2023—a 13-year span of title-winning success.
FAQs
How many IPL trophies has CSK won?
CSK have won 5 IPL trophies.
In which years did CSK win the IPL?
2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
Who captained CSK for all five IPL titles?
MS Dhoni captained CSK to all five championships.
Did CSK win IPL 2026?
No. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won IPL 2026 by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final.
Which team has the most IPL trophies?
CSK and Mumbai Indians are currently tied with 5 IPL titles each.
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