As we approach season 15 of the Indian Premier League, a go-through at what this competition has produced throughout the years. Many young talents have used the golden opportunity this tournament provided, and have performed remarkably well to concrete their mark on the cricketing world.
With IPL season 15, or more commonly Tata IPL 2022 set to start on 26th March, let’s have a look at the best batting figures overall in the 14 seasons of the Indian Premier League which started in 2008 after India won the first-ever T20 World Cup 2007.
Top 5 Best Cricket Teams In the IPL
#5. Delhi Capitals (93 wins)
The capital franchise ranks 5th on this list with 93 wins to its name in 210 matches, losing 111 of them. Delhi are yet to win their maiden IPL title after reaching the playoffs in the last two seasons. The franchise led by Rishabh Pant would eye their maiden IPL title in this season of the IPL and right now rank #5 in this list of best cricket teams in IPL.
#4. Royal Challengers Bangalore (98 wins)
One of the most popular franchises of the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore ranks next with 98 wins to their name in 211 matches, while losing 106 of them. RCB have a W/L ratio of 0.924 in IPL and are yet to win their maiden IPL title even though finishing as runner-up three times, and are placed fourth in this list of best cricket teams.
#3. Kolkata Knight Riders (107 wins)
The two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have registered 107 wins in 209 matches with 98 losses. KKR are always a side that doesn’t look very strong on paper yet pull off amazing performances and have managed to lift the IPL title twice. RCB rank 3rd on this list of best cricket teams in IPL.
#2. Chennai Super Kings (117 wins)
The four-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings rank second with 117 wins in 195 matches, losing 76 of them. With a W/L ratio of 1.539, the Super Kings have qualified for the playoffs in all the seasons except the 2020 season, after which they came back to win the IPL 2021. CSK are always a side to reckon with in the IPL, and rank number 2 on this list of best cricket teams in IPL.
#1. Mumbai Indians (125 wins)
The 5-time champions, and arguably the best domestic T20 franchise in the world, Mumbai Indians are the best cricket team in the IPL. With 125 wins in 217 matches and 88 losses, with a W/L ratio of 1.420, Mumbai Indians rank #1 in this list of best cricket teams in IPL. The Rohit Sharma-led team would be eyeing the title for a record 5th time in the 15th season of the IPL.
