IPL Fair Play Award Winners List & Runners-Up (From 2008–2025)

By: Cricbites | November 21, 2025
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The IPL 2025 season, which will begin immediately after the mega auction held in November last year, is one of the most eagerly awaited tournaments of the year. Hoping to win the trophy this season, franchises have retained their trusted players and also added new talent.

In such fierce competition, emotions often run high on the field. However, some teams have displayed remarkable composure even in difficult times. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a prime example, having won the Fair Play Award six times. The iconic MS Dhoni, known for his calm demeanor and “cool as a cucumber” attitude under pressure, led the team to all six victories.

During IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the Fair Play Award for the third time, although they finished runner-up under the strong leadership of Pat Cummins. On the other hand, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have yet to receive the award, which is an interesting development in IPL history.

What is the Fair Play Award in IPL?

Winning the Fair Play Award signifies that a team has played cricket with honesty, discipline, and respect for the rules. It also reflects the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Specific guidelines are used to determine the Fair Play winner. In each match, the umpire can award a team a total of 10 points based on their behavior and conduct. When the season concludes, the team with the highest average points per game wins the Fair Play Award.

To date, there have been 18 IPL seasons, and Chennai Super Kings have won the Fair Play Award the most times, with a total of seven wins.

IPL 2025 Fair Play Award Winners List

Rank Team Mat Ave Pts
1 Chennai Super Kings 14 10.21 143
2 Punjab Kings 7 10.18 173
3 Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 9.93 139
4 Mumbai Indians 16 9.81 157
5 Rajasthan Royals 14 9.79 137
6 Delhi Capitals 14 9.71 136
7 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 16 9.38 150
8 Lucknow Super Giants 14 9.36 131
9 Gujarat Titans 15 9 135
10 Kolkata Knight Riders 14 9 126

IPL Fair Play Award Winners List From 2008 to 2025

SEASON WINNER TEAM
2008 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
2009 PUNJAB KINGS
2010 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
2011 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
2012 RAJASTHAN ROYALS
2013 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
2014 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
2015 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
2016 SUNRISERS HYDERABAD
2017 GUJARAT LIONS
2018 MUMBAI INDIANS
2019 SUNRISERS HYDERABAD
2020 MUMBAI INDIANS
2021 RAJASTHAN ROYALS
2022 RAJASTHAN ROYALS & GUJRAT TITANS
2023 DELHI CAPITALS
2024 SUNRISERS HYDERABAD
2025 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS

How are IPL Fair Play Award points calculated?

  • Spirit of the Game – 4 points
  • Respect for the opposition team – 2 points
  • Respect for the laws of cricket – 2 points
  • Respect for the umpires – 2 points

When it comes to the Fair Play rankings in the IPL, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) leads the league with the most wins. The five-time IPL champions have won this honor a record six times (2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015). Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals are second with three awards each. Interestingly, only eight franchises have topped the Fair Play table in the 18 seasons so far. As the 2025 season approaches, fans will once again see teams win trophies while maintaining the true spirit of cricket.

Read More: IPL Team Owners Name List – Brand & Net Worth (2025 List)

Most Fair Play Awards in IPL: Chennai Super Kings

CSK has won more fair-play awards than any other team.

Often called the ‘King of Fair Play,’ Chennai Super Kings truly demonstrates how a team should behave in a high-pressure league. Under the guidance of MS Dhoni, the five-time IPL champions have won the Fair Play title seven times. His calm and composed captaincy certainly gives CSK a major advantage.

After CSK, Rajasthan Royals have a place to showcase true sportsmanship in this glamorous league. The first IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals, are known as the ‘Gentlemen’ of the IPL.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Which team has won the most IPL Fair Play Awards?

Chennai Super Kings have won the most IPL Fair Play Awards six times, the most by any team in the history of the league.

Q2. Who won the first Fair Play Award in the Indian Premier League?

Chennai Super Kings, led by M.S. Dhoni, won the Fair Play Award in the very first IPL season in 2008.

Q3. Which teams have never won the IPL Fair Play Award?

Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore have not won the IPL Fair Play Award yet.

Q4. What is the prize money allocated to the IPL Fair Play Award winners?

The team that wins the IPL Fair Play Award receives a prize of Rs 10 lakh at the end of the season.

Q5. Which team won the Fair Play Award in IPL 2025?

Chennai Super Kings received the Fair Play Award in IPL 2025.

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