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List of Teams That Made Biggest Comebacks in IPL

IPL franchises that staged the most dramatic recoveries from poor starts or mid-season slumps to reach playoffs or win titles.

12 itemsUpdated Mar 25, 2026

The IPL has witnessed several remarkable comebacks where teams bounced back from early losses, injuries, or poor form to turn their season around. These recoveries often involve inspirational leadership, smart squad adjustments, and momentum shifts. Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders feature prominently in the list of greatest IPL comebacks.

#	Name	Year	Achievement
1	Chennai Super Kings Post-ban comeback (2018) After serving a two-year suspension, CSK returned in 2018 and reached the final in their first season back, eventually winning the title in 2021 and 2023.	2018 onwards	Multiple titles post-return
2	Kolkata Knight Riders 2024 Title Comeback Started the season slowly but transformed under Shreyas Iyer and Sunil Narine to win their third IPL title with record NRR.	2024	Champions
3	Mumbai Indians 2019 Mid-season turnaround Lost early games but won 9 of their last 11 matches to clinch their fourth title.	2019	Title winners
4	Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2025 Title Comeback Struggled in the first half but went on a winning streak to claim their maiden IPL title.	2025	First title
5	Sunrisers Hyderabad 2024 Playoff surge Started with several losses but finished with a strong run, reaching the final with record-high team totals.	2024	Finalists
6	Delhi Capitals 2020 Final appearance After years of inconsistency, DC topped the table and reached their first final under Shreyas Iyer.	2020	Runners-up
7	Punjab Kings 2025 Finalists From being at the bottom early on, PBKS staged a strong comeback to reach the final.	2025	Runners-up
8	Rajasthan Royals 2022 Playoff revival Poor start but Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler led a late surge to qualify for playoffs.	2022	Playoffs
9	Gujarat Titans 2023 Finalists after slow start Defending champions had a shaky beginning but reached the final again.	2023	Runners-up
10	Lucknow Super Giants 2023 Mid-season recovery Started with losses but finished strongly with impressive wins against top teams.	2023	Playoffs
11	Biggest Comeback Theme From 0-5 to Playoffs/Final Many teams have recovered from 0 wins in first 5 matches to reach knockouts.	—	—
12	Key to IPL Comebacks Leadership & Squad Adjustment Inspirational captaincy, tactical changes, and key player performances drive successful recoveries.	—	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 25, 2026.

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