The team that has played the most IPL finals is Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with 10 final appearances (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023)
Following CSK, Mumbai Indians (MI) have played 6 finals (2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020).
Other teams with multiple final appearances include:
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 4 finals (2012, 2014, 2021, 2024)
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 3 finals (2009, 2011, 2016)
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 3 finals (2016, 2018, 2024)
CSK's consistency and leadership under MS Dhoni have contributed to their dominance in the IPL