Shane Warne led an unfancied Rajasthan Royals to IPL glory in the inaugural season in 2008.

Deccan Chargers went from wooden spoon holders to IPL champions under the able leadership of Adam Gilchrist in 2009.

After coming so close in the first two season, Chennai Super Kings lifted the trophy in the third edition.

MS Dhoni led the men in yellow to a second successive title the following season in 2011.

A revamped Kolkata Knight Riders under Gautam Gambhir denied Chennai Super Kings an IPL hat-trick to claim their first title in 2012.

Perennial heavyweights Mumbai Indians ended their IPL duck by romping to the title in 2013.

Kolkata matched CSK's tally of two titles when they pipped an enterprising Kings XI Punjab side in Bengaluru.

Rohit Sharma led an inspired Mumbai Indians turnaround as the Mukesh Ambani-owned franchise lifted their second title, in 2015.

An inspirational David Warner led from the front as Sunrisers Hyderabad denied Royal Challengers Bangalore a maiden title in a thrilling finish in Bengaluru.