How many trophy won by CSK?
Chennai Super Kings have won 5 IPL trophies in their 16-year history, establishing themselves as one of the most successful teams in Indian Premier League history.
CSK lifted the IPL title in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023, with their latest championship coming in the 2023 season.
Beyond their dominance in the IPL, Chennai Super Kings have also achieved success at the international level. The franchise won two Champions League T20 titles, taking their total trophy count to seven major titles across competitions.
CSK IPL Trophy Wins (Year-Wise)
Below is a detailed look at all CSK IPL trophies, highlighting each IPL title won by Chennai Super Kings. Every championship reflects a story of dominance, comeback, or redemption in CSK’s IPL history.
IPL 2010: First Victory for CSK
Chennai Super Kings won their first IPL title in 2010, ending two seasons of heartbreak. CSK finished third in the league stage and qualified for the playoffs in their final match, guided by MS Dhoni’s decisive leadership.
A strong bowling performance against Deccan Chargers secured them a place in the final. In the summit clash, an unbeaten 57 by Suresh Raina helped CSK post 168/5 and defeat Mumbai Indians by 22 runs, marking their maiden IPL triumph.
IPL 2011: Successful Title Defense for CSK
In 2011, CSK became the first team in the history of IPL to defend their title successfully. And this season was their season of dominance, where they finished second in the league stage, with 18 points to their name, booking a date against RCB in the Qualifier 1.
An unbeaten 73 by Suresh Raina secured a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1. In the final, Murali Vijay’s commanding 95 powered CSK to 202/5, before the bowlers, led by R. Ashwin, sealed a dominant 63-run victory to clinch their second IPL trophy.
IPL 2018: CSK’s Grand Comeback
Chennai Super Kings marked a historic comeback in IPL 2018, returning after a two-season suspension to win their third IPL title. They finished second in the league stage with nine wins and secured a Qualifier 1 victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
In the final at Wankhede Stadium, an unbeaten 117 by Shane Watson powered CSK to an emphatic eight-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ambati Rayudu topped the scoring charts for CSK, while Shardul Thakur led the bowling unit, sealing a memorable championship triumph.
IPL 2021: CSK’s Return to Dominance
Once again, the 2021 season title win for CSK is special, as they were coming from two trophy less seasons. There was a lot of murmur about the new generation of talent not firing on all cylinders, and Ruturaj Gaikwad did just that.
CSK topped the league stage and faced Kolkata Knight Riders in the final, a rematch of the 2012 decider. In the final, Faf du Plessis scored a match-defining 86 to guide CSK to 192/3. The bowlers restricted KKR to seal a 27-run victory. Ruturaj Gaikwad finished the season as the Orange Cap winner, underlining CSK’s all-round dominance.
IPL 2023: CSK’s Fifth IPL Title in a Dramatic Final
Chennai Super Kings won their fifth IPL title in 2023, equalling Mumbai Indians for the most championships in league history, in the most dramatic style. CSK reached their 10th IPL final after defeating Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad’s crucial 60-run knock.
In the rain-affected final against Gujarat Titans, CSK successfully chased a revised target of 171 under the DLS method, winning by five wickets. Devon Conway played a key role in the chase and was named Player of the Match, but it was Ravindra Jadeja, who won it for the team with 10 runs from last 2 balls.
CSK Champions League T20 Titles
Chennai Super Kings also found success on the international stage by winning the Champions League T20, a global franchise tournament featuring top teams from around the world. Below is a look at how many CLT20 titles CSK have won and when they achieved these victories.
CSK’s 2010 Champions League T20 Title
Chennai Super Kings created history in 2010 by winning the Champions League T20, becoming the first team to secure both the IPL and CLT20 titles in the same year. CSK progressed through the group stage with consistent performances before defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the semi-final.
In the final at Johannesburg, Murali Vijay’s commanding knock guided CSK to an eight-wicket win over Chevrolet Warriors. Vijay finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer, while Ravichandran Ashwin played a key role with the ball, sealing CSK’s maiden CLT20 triumph.
CSK’s 2014 Champions League T20 Title
Chennai Super Kings claimed their second Champions League T20 title in 2014, reinforcing their dominance in global franchise cricket. CSK advanced from the group stage before delivering a commanding semi-final win over Kings XI Punjab, driven by a decisive all-round performance from Dwayne Bravo.
In the final against Kolkata Knight Riders, a century by Suresh Raina anchored the chase, while disciplined bowling ensured an eight-wicket victory. This triumph marked CSK’s second CLT20 crown and underlined their consistency at the international level.