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List of Last-Ball Wins in IPL Finals

A list of all IPL finals that were decided on the last ball or the last over, covering the most dramatic finishes in the tournament's history.

4 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

Among the 18 IPL finals played, several have produced last-ball finishes that are immortalised in cricket folklore. The 2008 inaugural final (RR won off the last ball vs CSK), the 2017 final (MI defended 129 with Mitchell Johnson's last-ball yorker), and the 2019 final (Malinga's last-ball yorker denied CSK) are the three confirmed last-ball wins in IPL final history. The 2023 final produced a last-two-balls win on the reserve day, with Jadeja hitting a six and four. These moments define why the IPL is considered the most dramatic T20 competition in the world.

#	Name	Year	Loser	Margin	Winner
1	RR beat CSK off the Last Ball — 2008 Final Inaugural IPL Final Decided on the Last Delivery The very first IPL final was decided off the last ball. Rajasthan Royals needed 1 run from the final delivery to win, and Sohail Tanvir hit it to seal the 3-wicket win for RR over CSK. A dramatic start to the IPL finals tradition.	2008	Chennai Super Kings	3 wickets	Rajasthan Royals
2	MI beat RPS by 1 Run — 2017 Final Mitchell Johnson's Last-Ball Yorker Wins Final for MI Rising Pune Supergiant needed 4 off the last ball to win. Mitchell Johnson bowled a perfect yorker that was struck for just 3 — MI won by 1 run. The 2017 final is the joint-most dramatic finish in IPL final history.	2017	Rising Pune Supergiant	1 run	Mumbai Indians
3	MI beat CSK by 1 Run — 2019 Final Lasith Malinga's Last-Ball Yorker — Most Watched IPL Final Ever CSK needed 2 runs off the last ball for a tie, or 3 for a win with a last-ball six. Lasith Malinga's perfect off-cutter yorker dismissed Shardul Thakur for no run — MI won by 1 run. Arguably the greatest last-ball moment in cricket history.	2019	Chennai Super Kings	1 run	Mumbai Indians
4	CSK beat GT off Last 2 Balls — 2023 Final (Reserve Day) Ravindra Jadeja's Six and Four — Reserve Day Drama CSK needed 2 runs off 2 balls on the reserve day. Ravindra Jadeja hit a six off the penultimate ball, sealing CSK's fifth title without needing the last ball. Technically a 2-ball finish, not a single last-ball win — but among the most celebrated dramatic finales.	2023	Gujarat Titans	5 wickets (DLS)	Chennai Super Kings

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.

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