The IPL Fair Play award is given to the teams that showcase the best sportsmanship and discipline throughout the season. The glorious history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been witness to numerous iconic teams that have clinched the prestigious honor for their unwavering respect towards the spirit of the game, opponents as well as the umpires. As of April 2026, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been the most consistent team to clinch the IPL Fair Play award, followed by Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Have you ever wondered about all the teams that have clinched the IPL Fair Play award since the inception of the tournament in 2008? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at all the teams that have won the prestigious IPL Fair Play award as of April 2026.
IPL Fair Play Award Winners List from 2008 to 2026
The IPL Fair Play award was introduced in the inaugural 2008 edition with a vision to promote sportsmanship, discipline, and respect for the game. In addition to being a saga of entertainment and blood-curdling matches, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has also significantly emphasised on preserving the spirit of the game. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad clinched the first-ever Fair Play award in the inaugural 2008 edition after scoring the highest points for their on-field behavior and discipline.
Unlike the main trophy of the Indian Premier League, the fair play award is usually presented as a shield or plaque-style trophy to the captain of the winning IPL team at the end of the season. The glorious history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has also been witness to a few seasons where the skippers of the winning teams were also honored with a certificate along with the coveted trophy that serves as a testament of their unwavering discipline and respect towards the game. The trophy featured a glittering IPL logo and Fair Play branding.
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Here’s a detailed list of all the IPL teams that have clinched the prestigious IPL Fair Play award since the inception of the tournament in 2008:
| S.No | Season | Winner Team |
| 1 | 2008 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 2 | 2009 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| 3 | 2010 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 4 | 2011 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 5 | 2012 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| 6 | 2013 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 7 | 2014 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 8 | 2015 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 9 | 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| 10 | 2017 | Gujarat Lions |
| 11 | 2018 | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
| 12 | 2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| 13 | 2020 | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
| 14 | 2021 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| 15 | 2022 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) & Gujarat Titans (GT) |
| 16 | 2023 | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
| 17 | 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| 18 | 2025 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
