Chennai Super Kings have won seven major tournament trophies: five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles. CSK lifted the IPL trophy in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023, while their CLT20 triumphs came in 2010 and 2014.
CSK are often described as five-time champions because that count refers only to their IPL titles. When both competitions are included, the complete CSK trophy count is seven.
Complete CSK Trophy List
Here is the complete CSK trophy list, covering all seven major tournament titles won in the IPL and Champions League T20.
| Year | Competition | Final opponent | Final result | Player of the Match |
| 2010 | IPL | Mumbai Indians | CSK won by 22 runs | Suresh Raina |
| 2010 | Champions League T20 | Warriors | CSK won by 8 wickets | Murali Vijay |
| 2011 | IPL | Royal Challengers Bangalore | CSK won by 58 runs | Murali Vijay |
| 2014 | Champions League T20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | CSK won by 8 wickets | Pawan Negi |
| 2018 | IPL | Sunrisers Hyderabad | CSK won by 8 wickets | Shane Watson |
| 2021 | IPL | Kolkata Knight Riders | CSK won by 27 runs | Faf du Plessis |
| 2023 | IPL | Gujarat Titans | CSK won by 5 wickets | Devon Conway |
CSK were the first team in the history of the T20 cricket to win two CLT20 trophies, also the first to win an IPL and CLT20 trophy in the same year.
CSK IPL Trophies
CSK have won five IPL trophies in total. The five CSK IPL trophy years are 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. The following sections cover each title-winning season, including CSK’s final opponents, key performances and the defining moments from each championship glory.
IPL 2010: CSK Win Their First IPL Trophy
CSK reached the inaugural IPL final in 2008 but lost to Rajasthan Royals. In the 2009 season, they fell in the semi-final against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In 2010, CSK finished third in the league stage before defeating Deccan Chargers by 38 runs in the semi-final to reach the final.
Facing Mumbai Indians in the 2010 IPL final, they posted 168/5, with Suresh Raina scoring an unbeaten 57 from 35 balls at a strike rate of 162.85. MI managed to post just 146/9 on the board, giving CSK a 22-run victory. The 2010 victory was a defining moment in franchise history, as it brought home CSK’s first IPL trophy.
IPL 2011: CSK Become the First Team to Defend the Title
CSK finished second in the league stage in the 2011 IPL. They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1 to book their place in the final. The two sides met again in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Murali Vijay scored 95 from 52 balls, while Michael Hussey contributed 63 from 45. Their 159-run opening partnership helped CSK post 205/5. Ravichandran Ashwin then claimed 3/16, including the early wicket of Chris Gayle, as RCB were restricted to 147/8. The 58-run victory made CSK the first IPL team to defend the title successfully.
IPL 2018: CSK Win the IPL on Their Return
After serving a two-year suspension in 2016 and 2017, CSK returned to the IPL in 2018 and finished second in the points table. They reached the final after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1.
In the 2018 IPL final, CSK faced SRH again. The Orange Army posted 178/6, leaving CSK with a required run rate of 8.95. Shane Watson started slowly but finished unbeaten on 117 from 57 balls, hitting 11 fours and eight sixes. His innings carried CSK to 181/2 in 18.3 overs. The eight-wicket victory secured CSK’s third IPL title in their first season back.
IPL 2021: CSK Claim Their Fourth IPL Trophy
Following a disappointing 2020 campaign, where CSK failed to reach the play-offs for the first time, they bounced back strongly in IPL 2021. CSK qualified for the play-offs by finishing second in the points table behind Delhi Capitals and advanced to the final by defeating them in Qualifier 1.
In the 2021 IPL final, CSK faced Kolkata Knight Riders. Faf du Plessis scored 86 from 59 balls in the final, supported by Robin Uthappa’s 31 from 15 and Moeen Ali’s unbeaten 37 from 20. Their contributions took CSK to 192/3.
Kolkata Knight Riders reached 91/0 but lost eight wickets for 34 runs during their collapse. Shardul Thakur claimed 3/38 as KKR finished on 165/9, giving CSK a 27-run victory. Ruturaj Gaikwad also ended the season with the Orange Cap after scoring 635 runs.
IPL 2023: CSK Win Their Fifth IPL Trophy
Finishing second in the points table, CSK went on to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, defeating them to book their place in the 2023 IPL final. In the final, CSK faced GT once again, with the latter posting a formidable 214/4 in 20 overs before rain interrupted the match.
Rain reduced CSK’s chase to 15 overs, with a revised DLS target of 171. Devon Conway scored 47 from 25 balls, while Ajinkya Rahane added 27 from 13 and Ambati Rayudu made 19 from eight. With ten needed from the final two deliveries, Ravindra Jadeja struck a six and a four to complete the chase. CSK finished on 171/5 and secured their fifth IPL trophy.
CSK Champions League T20 Titles
The now-discontinued Champions League T20 (CLT20) was a global franchise competition featuring top domestic T20 teams from different cricketing nations. The total number of CSK CLT20 trophies is 2, with the franchise winning the prestigious title in 2010 and 2014.
2010 CLT20: CSK Complete the IPL and CLT20 Double
The 2010 CLT20 campaign of CSK saw them progress confidently through the tournament before defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the semi-final to reach the final.
Facing Warriors in the 2010 Champions League T20 final, CSK produced a dominant performance with the ball, restricting them to a modest total of 128. Muttiah Muralitharan and Ravichandran Ashwin played a key role with their magical spells. They picked up, 3/16 and 2/16, respectively.
Coming to bat second, CSK chased the target comfortably, securing an eight-wicket victory and their first Champions League trophy, thanks to Murali Vijay’s composed half-century. The triumph completed a remarkable double, making CSK the first team to win both the IPL and CLT20 in the same year in 2010.
2014 CLT20: CSK Win Their Second CLT20 Title
CSK enjoyed a strong run through the 2014 CLT20 group stage, winning three of their four matches to qualify for the semi-finals. They then defeated Kings XI Punjab in a one-sided semi-final clash to book their place in the 2014 Champions League T20 final.
In the final, CSK faced Kolkata Knight Riders, with the latter posting a solid 180/6 from 20 overs. Pawan Negi claimed 5/22 from four overs, the best bowling figures in the match.
The second inning saw Suresh Raina score an unbeaten 109 from 62 balls. An inning that had 6 fours and 8 sixes. His innings helped CSK reach 185/2 in 18.3 overs and win by eight wickets. Negi was named Player of the Match, while Raina finished as the Player of the Tournament.
Major CSK Trophy Records
- CSK have won seven major tournament trophies: five in the IPL and two in the Champions League T20.
- CSK and Mumbai Indians share the record for the most IPL titles, with five championships each.
- CSK have won five of the ten IPL finals they have contested.
- CSK became the first IPL team to defend the title successfully by winning in 2010 and 2011.
- CSK became the first team to win the IPL and Champions League T20 in the same year, completing the double in 2010.
- CSK won two Champions League T20 titles, sharing the tournament record with Mumbai Indians.
FAQs About CSK Trophies
Why Do Some Sources Say CSK Have Five Trophies While Others Say Seven?
The five-trophy count refers only to the IPL, where CSK have won five titles. The complete count also includes their two Champions League T20 championships. Across both tournaments, CSK have won seven major trophies.
In Which Years Did CSK Win the IPL?
CSK won the IPL in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. They became the first team to defend the title successfully in 2011 and matched Mumbai Indians’ record of five IPL championships in 2023.
How Many Champions League T20 Titles Did CSK Win?
CSK won two Champions League T20 titles, in 2010 and 2014. They defeated South Africa’s Warriors in the 2010 final and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014, winning both matches by eight wickets.
Which Team Has Won the Most IPL Trophies?
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians share the record for the most IPL trophies, with five titles each. CSK won their championships in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023, while Mumbai’s five titles came between 2013 and 2020.
