The Fair Play Award in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was introduced on 25 April, 2008. It is given to the team that upholds the spirit of the game and shows the best sportsmanship throughout the season. After each match, the two on-field umpires and the third umpire award points based on factors like player interactions and honesty. The team with the highest points at the end of the season wins.
Teams can earn a maximum of 10 points per match, awarded by the on-field and third umpires. 4 points are given for upholding the spirit of the game, while 6 points are divided among respecting the opposition, officials, and rules (2 points each). Teams are ranked based on their total points, but the winner is determined by the average points per match, calculated by dividing total points by matches played.
IPL's Fair Play table
As per reports, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the IPL Fair Play Award the most times, with six titles (2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015). Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad follow with three wins each.
Other teams like Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Lions, and Delhi Capitals have also won the award in different seasons. The 2024 Fair Play Award went to Sunrisers Hyderabad with 173 points. The 2025 season winner is yet to be determined, as of March 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 & GUJARAT TITANS |
| 2023 | DELHI CAPITALS |
| 2024 | SUNRISERS HYDERABAD |
| 2025 | - |
Read More: Highest Score in IPL History
FAQs on IPL
A. The first edition was held in 2008.
A. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third title in 2024.
A. In 2007, Zee Entertainment Enterprises founded the Indian Cricket League (ICL).
A. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have five titles each, as of March 2025.
A. Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and the Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL.
![Ravindra Jadeja hilariously celebrates in umpire’s face after ending Ayush Badoni’s lucky cameo in LSG vs CSK IPL 2025 match [Watch]](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/04/368bb-17446549402020-1920.jpg?h=166)
