Fair Play Awards In IPL

Anurag Dasgupta

CSK has won the fair play award 7 times [X.com]CSK has won the fair play award 7 times [X.com]

One of the most unique awards given in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the fair play award. 

When the pressure is high and the competition is intense, tempers can flare. However, some teams and team captains have consistently shown their composure even in the face of adversity. 

Led by MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings has maintained their image as the calmest and coolest team of the IPL. Having won the Fair Play Award on seven occasions. 

Having said that, let's take a look at the list of all fair play award winners in IPL. 

What is Fair Play Award in IPL?

Winning the Fair Play award shows that the team has played the game within the rules and has shown sportsmanship throughout the entire season.

There is a set of criteria to determine the fair play award winner. A maximum of 10 points is awarded in a single game by the on-field umpire and the third umpire. At the end of the season, the team with the maximum average points per match is declared the winner. 

18 seasons have gone by, and the Chennai Super Kings have won the fair play awards the most times (7).

How is the Fair Play Award calculated? 

  • Spirit of the Game – 4 points
  • Respect for the Opposition – 2 points
  • Respect for the Laws of Cricket – 2 points
  • Respect for Umpires – 2 points

IPL History - Fair Play Award Winners

Seasons
Winners
2008Chennai Super Kings
2009Kings XI Punjab
2010Chennai Super Kings
2011Chennai Super Kings
2012Rajasthan Royals
2013Chennai Super Kings
2014Chennai Super Kings
2015Chennai Super Kings
2016Sunrisers Hyderabad
2017Gujarat Lions
2018Mumbai Indians
2019Sunrisers Hyderabad
2020Mumbai Indians
2021Rajasthan Royals
2022Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans
2023Delhi Capitals
2024Sunrisers Hyderabad
2025Chennai Super Kings

Most Fair Play Award in IPL​: Chennai Super Kings

CSK have won the fair-play awards the most times [iplt20.com] CSK have won the fair-play awards the most times [iplt20.com]

The 'King of fair play awards', Chennai Super Kings are the epitome of how a team should conduct itself in a mega tournament. The 5-time IPL winners, led by MS Dhoni, have won the fair play award a whopping 7 times. Having a captain cool leading from the front does give CSK an advantage.

After the CSK, Rajasthan Royals has won the award for their sportsmanship in the cash-rich tournament. The inaugural winners of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals are known as the 'nice guys' of IPL.

FAQs: IPL Fair Play Award

Q.1. What is fair play award in IPL?

Answer: Teams are given 10 points for each match. Out of which, 4 points are given on the basis of how the teams have adhered to the rules. The rest of the points are on the basis of respect shown towards the opposition and the laws of the game.

Q.2. What is MVP award in IPL?

Answer: The Most Valuable Player award is given to the player who has accumulated the most fantasy points in an IPL season. Shane Watson, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell have won the award the most times (2).

Q.3. What is a fair play award in IPL?

Answer: Teams are given 10 points for each match. Out of which, 4 points are given based on how the teams have adhered to the rules. The rest of the points are on the basis of respect shown towards the opposition and the laws of the game.

Q.4. Why was CSK banned for 2 years?

Answer: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was banned from the IPL 2016 and 2017 due to the involvement of its owners, Gurunath Meiyappan, in a betting scandal in the 2013 IPL season.

Q.5. Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2025?

Answer: Gujarat Titans’ bowler Prasidh Krishna won the Purple Cap in IPL 2025. Krishna took as many as 25 wickets in 15 games he played in the tournament. 

Q.6. Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025?

Answer: Lefty-batter Sai Sudarshan clinched the Orange Cap in IPL 2025 for scoring 759 runs in total.