The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the richest and finest leagues across world cricket. Cricket fans waited for it, and it is like a festival for fans, especially in India. People are crazy about this T20 league. Three teams have been considered as one of the most successful teams in IPL history. But do you know there is a fair play Award in the Indian Premier League? This signifies the respect and true value of the sportsmanship of players involved in this league, etc. Therefore, we will report from 2008 to 2025, which team has won the maximum number of fair play awards.
What does Fair Play Awards stand for?
Promoting sportsmanship has always been a key part of the Indian Premier League, and among its many honors, one award stands out for that very reason. The Fair Play Award, introduced in the league’s inaugural season, is presented to the team that upholds the true spirit of the game throughout the tournament. It recognizes sides whose players consistently display respect, discipline, and outstanding conduct on the field.
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How are IPL Fair Play Award points decided?
In the Indian Premier League, teams are rated on their on-field conduct after every match. The scoring is split across four key areas, which display how the Fair Play Award is rewarded. Let’s understand it easily.
This is how it get achieved
Number 1 point is Spirit of the Game which gets – 4 points. Number 2 Respect for the Opposition, which gets – 2 points.Number 3 Respect for the Laws of Cricket – which gets 2 points. Number 4 Respect for Umpires – 2 points. These categories together reflect how well a team carries itself while competing, not just how it performs.
Which team has won the most Fair Play Awards?
When it comes to setting the benchmark for sportsmanship, Chennai Super Kings lead the way. The five-time IPL champions have claimed the Fair Play Award a record seven times across 18 seasons, winning it in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and again in 2025. This shows how good they are on the field, not just MS Dhoni, other players of Chennai Super Kings are also well mannered and an example of true sportsmanship.
Winners List of Fair Play Award from 2008 to 2026
Year Winners
2008 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
2009 PUNJAB KINGS
2010 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
2011 CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
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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
2026 TBA…
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