New Delhi, April 2: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off on March 28. Here’s a look at players who have played the most matches but have never won the IPL trophy.
AB de Villiers: Known for holding numerous records in IPL history, AB de Villiers has played 184 matches but has never been part of a championship-winning team. He represented Delhi and RCB but never clinched a final victory.
Sanju Samson: Playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, Sanju Samson is among the unfortunate players who have never won a final in this league. He has participated in 178 matches without securing a title.
Yuzvendra Chahal: With 175 matches under his belt, Yuzvendra Chahal has also never won a final in the IPL. He was part of the Punjab Kings team that reached the finals in IPL 2025 but faced defeat.
Amit Mishra: The only bowler to take three hat-tricks in IPL, Amit Mishra has played 162 matches but has yet to be part of a championship team. Throughout his IPL career, he has played for several major teams without winning a final.
Axar Patel: Despite playing 163 matches in the Indian Premier League, Axar Patel has never been on a winning team in the finals. He captained Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.
KL Rahul: Indian batsman KL Rahul has played 146 matches in the IPL but has not been part of a championship-winning team. He has never won a final match in the league.
Chris Gayle: Although Chris Gayle holds several significant records in the IPL, he has never been part of a title-winning team. He has played a total of 142 matches in his IPL career.
Glenn Maxwell: Known for his ability to change the course of a match, Glenn Maxwell has yet to be part of a winning team in the finals. He has played 141 matches in the league.
Sandeep Sharma: Expert in troubling batsmen with his swinging deliveries, Sandeep Sharma has played 138 matches but has not been part of a championship-winning team. He has taken 146 wickets throughout his IPL career while representing various franchises.
Rishabh Pant: The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has played 126 matches in the IPL but has never won a final. He is also the most expensive player in IPL history, having been bought for ₹27 crores by Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 auction.
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