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List of Seasons with Most Last Over Finishes in IPL

A comprehensive ranked list of IPL seasons with the highest number of thrilling last-over finishes, including last-ball wins, tight chases, and super over thrillers from 2008 to 2025.

10 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

The Indian Premier League is famous for its edge-of-the-seat thrillers that often go down to the final over. Seasons like 2020 delivered maximum drama with four super overs and several last-ball finishes, while other years saw iconic moments involving MS Dhoni, Lasith Malinga, and modern finishers. This ranked list highlights seasons that gave fans the most heart-stopping last-over finishes.

#	Name	Season	Matches	Notable	Last Over Finishes
1	IPL 2020 UAE (Bio-secure bubble) Highest number of last-over finishes with 4 super overs (including a rare double super over) and multiple last-ball thrillers, making it one of the most dramatic seasons ever.	2020	53 (in UAE)	MI vs PBKS (double super over), RCB vs MI, SRH vs KKR, DC...	Highest (4+ Super Overs + multiple last-ball wins)
2	IPL 2023 Pan-India Packed with several last-over thrillers and close chases, including high-scoring games that went to the wire.	2023	74	Multiple last-ball wins and tense final overs	Very High
3	IPL 2019 Pan-India Featured memorable last-over finishes, including the iconic IPL final where MI defended 9 runs in the last over against CSK to win by 1 run.	2019	60	MI vs CSK Final (last over defense), several last-ball ch...	High
4	IPL 2017 Pan-India Known for dramatic last-over moments, including MI's title-winning last-ball finish in the final.	2017	60	MI title win on last ball in final	High
5	IPL 2008 Pan-India The inaugural season set the tone with several early last-ball wins and thrilling finishes, including CSK's iconic chase.	2008	59	First last-ball win (CSK vs DD), multiple close chases	High
6	IPL 2022 Pan-India Delivered many high-scoring last-over battles with new teams adding to the excitement.	2022	74	Several tense final overs in league stage	High
7	IPL 2025 Pan-India Continued the trend with recent last-ball thrillers, including Gujarat Titans winning on the last ball against Mumbai Indians.	2025	~74	GT vs MI (last-ball win)	Significant
8	IPL 2013 Pan-India Saw multiple super overs and last-over finishes during CSK and MI's strong campaigns.	2013	76	2 Super Overs	Moderate to High
9	IPL 2021 UAE + India Included notable super over and last-over drama despite the bio-bubble conditions.	2021	60	DC vs SRH Super Over	Moderate
10	IPL 2010 Pan-India Early season with classic last-over heroics, including Dhoni's famous finishes.	2010	60	CSK vs KXIP last-over drama	Moderate

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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