The Indian Premier League was started in the year 2008. In the last 19 years, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders are the only teams to have won the trophy more than once. Chennai and Mumbai have won the IPL title the most number of times. But have you ever wondered which team has played the most matches in the history of IPL?

IPL team playing most matches

The team that has played the most matches in the history of the Indian Premier League is Mumbai Indians. MI, which has won 5 titles, has played 285 matches so far. In second place is Royal Challengers Bangalore, which has played 279 matches so far. RCB also became champion once and has played the finals a total of 4 times. Delhi Capitals is in third place, which has played 274 matches.

If you are looking for five-time champion and 10-time finalist Chennai Super Kings, then they are not even included in the top-5 list of playing most matches. Chennai has played 261 matches in IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders, who have played 273 matches so far, are at fourth place, while Punjab Kings are at fifth place, who have played 271 matches.

• 285 matches – Mumbai Indians
• 279 matches – Royal Challengers Bangalore
• 274 matches – Delhi Capitals
• 273 matches – Kolkata Knight Riders
• 271 Match – Punjab Kings
• 261 Match – Chennai Super Kings
• 245 matches – Rajasthan Royals
• 205 Match – Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Chennai Super Kings at number six

Chennai Super Kings is at sixth place in this list, which has played 261 matches so far. Rajasthan, the champion of the first season of IPL, has played 245 matches so far. Apart from this, Sunrisers Hyderabad has also played more than 200 matches. Deccan Chargers, Gujarat Lions, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Pune Warriors and Rising Pune Super Giants are no longer part of the IPL. Whereas Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans joined the Indian Premier League in 2022.

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