Most Consecutive Wins in IPL History

Winning consecutive matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is not easy. Every team faces strong competition, but some teams have created special records with long winning runs. Let's look at the most consecutive wins in IPL history, including the teams, seasons and their best performances.

Most Consecutive Wins in IPL History – Top 10 Teams

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hold the record for the longest winning streak in IPL history with 10 consecutive victories. Kings XI Punjab, now Punjab Kings, are second with 8 wins in a row.

Here is a look at the teams with the longest winning streaks in IPL:

Note: Several teams have also achieved 6 consecutive wins in later seasons, including CSK (2018–2019), RCB (2024), MI (2025) and Punjab Kings (2026). These teams share the same position in the six-win category.

Which Team Has the Most Consecutive Wins in IPL History?

Kolkata Knight Riders hold the record with 10 consecutive wins in IPL history.

Under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy, KKR achieved this record across the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

The team won its final 9 matches of IPL 2014, including Qualifier 1 and the final against Kings XI Punjab. KKR then started IPL 2015 with another victory against Mumbai Indians.

This took their winning streak to 10 consecutive matches. Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended the run by defeating KKR in their next match.

No other IPL team has crossed this record so far.

Top 10 Longest Winning Streaks in IPL History

Here are the top 10 longest winning streaks in IPL history, featuring the teams that achieved the most consecutive victories and their memorable performances.

1. Kolkata Knight Riders – 10 Consecutive Wins

KKR created the biggest winning streak in IPL history during the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

The team made a strong comeback after a slow start in 2014. Under Gautam Gambhir, KKR won 9 matches in a row and lifted their second IPL trophy.

They continued their winning form by defeating Mumbai Indians in their opening match of IPL 2015.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 10

• Seasons: 2014–2015

• Captain: Gautam Gambhir

• IPL title: 2014

2. Kings XI Punjab – 8 Consecutive Wins

Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings, recorded 8 consecutive victories across the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

The team won its final 3 matches in 2013 and started IPL 2014 with 5 straight victories.

George Bailey led the team in 2014, while Glenn Maxwell played an important role with the bat. Punjab reached the final but lost to KKR.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 8

• Seasons: 2013–2014

• Captain: George Bailey

• IPL 2014 result: Runners-up

3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 7 Consecutive Wins

Royal Challengers Bengaluru achieved 7 consecutive wins during IPL 2011.

Chris Gayle made a big difference after joining the team as a replacement player. His powerful batting helped RCB build winning momentum.

RCB reached the final that season but lost to Chennai Super Kings.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 7

• Season: 2011

• Captain: Daniel Vettori

• IPL 2011 result: Runners-up

4. Chennai Super Kings – 7 Consecutive Wins

Chennai Super Kings also won 7 consecutive matches in IPL 2013 under MS Dhoni's captaincy.

CSK showed excellent consistency throughout the season and reached the final. However, Mumbai Indians defeated them to win the trophy.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 7

• Season: 2013

• Captain: MS Dhoni

• IPL 2013 result: Runners-up

5. Rajasthan Royals – 6 Consecutive Wins

Rajasthan Royals recorded 6 consecutive victories during the first IPL season in 2008.

Under Shane Warne's leadership, the team played excellent cricket throughout the tournament. Their strong performances helped them win the first-ever IPL title.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 6

• Season: 2008

• Captain: Shane Warne

• IPL result: Champions

6. Mumbai Indians – 6 Consecutive Wins

Mumbai Indians recorded 6 consecutive victories in IPL 2008.

Interestingly, MI lost their first 4 matches of the tournament before making a strong comeback. Their winning run showed how quickly a team can turn its season around.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 6

• Season: 2008

• Captain: Sachin Tendulkar

7. Kolkata Knight Riders – 6 Consecutive Wins

KKR also recorded a 6-match winning streak during IPL 2012.

The team performed strongly under Gautam Gambhir and went on to win its first IPL title that season.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 6

• Season: 2012

• Captain: Gautam Gambhir

• IPL result: Champions

8. Chennai Super Kings – 6 Consecutive Wins

Chennai Super Kings achieved another 6-match winning streak during IPL 2014.

CSK remained one of the strongest teams in the competition and reached the playoffs. Their consistent performances helped them finish as runners-up.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 6

• Season: 2014

• Captain: MS Dhoni

• IPL result: Runners-up

9. Mumbai Indians – 6 Consecutive Wins

Mumbai Indians recorded another 6 consecutive victories in IPL 2017.

Under Rohit Sharma, MI enjoyed a successful season and eventually won their third IPL trophy. This winning streak was an important part of their title-winning campaign.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 6

• Season: 2017

• Captain: Rohit Sharma

• IPL result: Champions

10. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 6 Consecutive Wins

Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded 6 consecutive victories during IPL 2018.

David Warner was unavailable for the season, and Kane Williamson led the team. SRH performed consistently and reached the final, where they lost to Chennai Super Kings.

Key Records:

• Consecutive wins: 6

• Season: 2018

• Captain: Kane Williamson

• IPL result: Runners-up

Teams with the Most Consecutive Wins Across IPL Seasons

Some IPL teams have continued their winning streak even after a season ended. This makes their records even more special.

Here are some important examples:

• Kolkata Knight Riders: Won 9 consecutive matches at the end of IPL 2014 and started IPL 2015 with another victory, reaching 10 wins.

• Kings XI Punjab: Won their final 3 matches in 2013 and first 5 matches in 2014, completing 8 consecutive victories.

• Chennai Super Kings: Won 3 consecutive matches at the end of IPL 2018 and continued with 3 more wins at the beginning of IPL 2019.

These records show that maintaining winning momentum across different seasons is a big achievement.

Other Notable IPL Winning Streaks

Several other teams have also recorded 6 consecutive wins in IPL history.

• Chennai Super Kings: 6 consecutive wins across 2018 and 2019.

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 6 consecutive wins in 2024.

• Mumbai Indians: 6 consecutive wins in 2025.

• Punjab Kings: 6 consecutive wins in 2026.

All these teams share the same winning-streak category. A team must win 7 consecutive matches to move above this group.