Which IPL team won the title in its debut season?


IPL 2023 Winner

Only two teams have won the IPL title in their debut season:

  1. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – IPL 2008

    • Led by Shane Warne, Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL season in 2008 by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final.

  2. Gujarat Titans (GT) – IPL 2022

    • Under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their debut season (2022), defeating Rajasthan Royals in the final.

These two teams remain the only ones to achieve this rare feat in IPL history.