Teams With Most Points In a Single IPL Season

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the toughest franchise competitions in the world. Ten teams fight for the ultimate glory. Before going into the playoffs, the teams must battle it out to seal the 'Q' of Qualifications by reaching the maximum points. Let's find out which teams have reached the maximum points in a single IPL season.

Teams With Most Points In IPL Season

1. Rajasthan Royals- 22 Points (2008)

The winners of the Inaugural season, the Rajasthan Royals, also accumulated the highest points in that edition & became the first team to have the most points in a single IPL edition. The Royals, led by the late Shane Warne, won 11 matches out of 14 games to seal a berth in the playoffs. The Rajasthan-based franchise went on to beat Chennai Super Kings in the finals.

2. Delhi Capitals- 22 Points (2012)

Delhi Daredevils(now Capitals) became the second team to achieve this feat. Delhi, led by Virender Sehwag, had a dream run, winning 11 games out of 16 to get to 22 points & claim not only the first place but also a ticket to the first qualifier. Unfortunately, the Delhi side crashed out of the tournament in the second qualifier to the eventual champions, Kolkata Knight Riders. This also meant that the Delhi Capitals became the first team to not win the IPL title after finishing at the top spot in the league table.

3. Chennai Super Kings- 22 Points (2013)

Chennai Super Kings fetched 22 points to go top of the table, winning 11 matches in 16 games. The Chennai-based franchise went on to play the finals, where they lost to the Mumbai Indians by 23 runs. Thus, becoming the second team after the Delhi Capitals to not have won the IPL after finishing at the top on the league stages.

4. Mumbai Indians- 22 Points (2013)

The Mumbai Indians finished second in the points table just behind the Chennai Super Kings, in the 2013 edition due to net run rate difference. Mumbai, just like Chennai, won 11 games out of 16 to get to 22 points & play the 1st qualifier against CSK. Mumbai also contested the finals at Eden Gardens, where they went on to beat the Super Kings under the leadership of Rohit Sharma to record their first IPL title.

5. Punjab Kings- 22 Points (2014)

The Punjab Kings had a dream run in IPL 2014, it was the year Punjab qualified for the playoffs only for the second time in their history. The Kings, under the leadership of George Bailey, won 11 matches in 14 games to get to 22 points & also top the league stages. The Punjab franchise went on to play the finals, where they lost to the eventual champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, by 3 wickets.