The Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. They defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the final, which was held on June 1, 2008, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Shane Warne, successfully chased 163 runs in the final, with Yusuf Pathan playing a crucial all-round role. The team, which was initially considered an underdog, topped the league stage and went on to claim the first-ever IPL title.