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5 IPL teams which are no longer a part of the league, know how many seasons they played and how they were eliminated

Ahead of the IPL 2025, here's a look at five franchises who are not a part of the league so far. While two did not get an extension, three were terminated by the IPL governing council.

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• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

Deccan Chargers team lifts trophy of IPL 2 at Wanderers Cricket Ground on May 25, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Highlights:

A total of 15 teams have played in IPL history so far.

Deccan Chargers is the only franchises missing from the original eight.

When Rajasthan Royals and CSK faced suspension, two new franchises were introduced.

In the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, there were eight franchises. As IPL's popularity grew, two more franchises were introduced. Later, when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced a two-year suspension, two more franchises were introduced in this place. Now, IPL is a 10-team tournament with the introduction of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2022. Ahead of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league, here's a look at five franchises that have now become defunctional.

Deccan Chargers

Deccan Chargers were one of the eight original franchises. The Adam Gilchrist-led side in the 2009 edition won the second edition of IPL which was played on South African soil. However, after the 2012 season, Deccan Chargers franchise was terminated by IPL governing council for breaching contract terms. The Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd owned the franchise but due to finanical issues, they put it up for auction in 2012. PVP Ventures bid for the franchise but they planned to divide the total about in two parts for the next decade which did not sit well with IPL governing council.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala

Kochi Tuskers Kerala were introduced in the 2011 season and finished eighth on the points table. They failed to pay the 10 per cent bank guarantee which is a part of the franchise fee supposed to be paid at the start of the season. On September 19, 2011, the BCCI terminated the franchise. Kochi Tuskers Kerala did not play in 2012 and it ended up being a nine-team tournament. The players who were part of the franchise were available in the mini auction.

Pune Warriors India

Pune Warriors India was owned by Sahara Group Sports Limited. They had financial issues as well in October 2013, the BCCI terminated the franchise. They played three IPL seasons and finished ninth out of 10, ninth out of nine and eighth out of nine respectively.

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Gujarat Lions

Gujarat Lions were introduced in IPL 2016 when CSK and RR were suspended. Lions topped the points table in their maiden season with nine wins from 14 games. They were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the playoffs before they went on to win the title. Lions did not get an extension when RR and CSK returned.

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Rising Pune Super Giants

RPS replaced CSK in IPL. The franchise was owned by Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group. RPS in their debut season finished seventh on the points table under the leadership of legendary MS Dhoni. In IPL 2017, Dhoni was sacked as captain and Steve Smith was named his successor. They reached the final and lost to Mumbai Indians (MI) in a thrilling contest. RPS did not get an extension either. However, Sanjiv Goenka bought the Lucknow franchise which is now a part of the IPL.