List of Every IPL Opening Match Result
Complete chronological list of every IPL season's opening match, including teams, venue, winner, and margin.
The IPL opening match is one of the most anticipated events every season. From Brendon McCullum’s explosive 158* in the inaugural game to high-scoring thrillers and dramatic chases, these openers have set the tone for many memorable campaigns. RCB and KKR have faced each other multiple times in the curtain-raiser...
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2 | 2009 Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
| 3 | 2010 Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 4 | 2011 Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 5 | 2012 Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings |
| 6 | 2013 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils |
| 7 | 2014 Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 8 | 2015 Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 9 | 2016 Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiants |
| 10 | 2017 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 11 | 2018 Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings |
| 12 | 2019 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings |
| 13 | 2020 Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings |
| 14 | 2021 Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
| 15 | 2022 Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 16 | 2023 Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings |
| 17 | 2024 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings |
| 18 | 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 25, 2026.
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