IPL 2015 Winner, Runner-Up, Orange Cap, Purple Cap & Prize Money

IPL 2015 was the eighth season of the world’s greatest T20 franchise competition — and it delivered one of the most compelling title runs the tournament had seen. The eighth edition ran from 8 April 2015 to 24 May 2015 across India’s premier cricket venues. With eight teams competing across 60 matches, the season featured outstanding individual performances, fierce rivalries, and a final that settled the contest in decisive fashion. Mumbai Indians — who had tasted title victory for the first time in 2013 — came back with renewed purpose and greater clarity under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy to claim their second IPL crown.

IPL 2015 — Complete Season Overview

IPL 2015 Winner — Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians won IPL 2015 — their second title in three seasons — confirming their transformation into one of the IPL’s most dominant franchises. Under Rohit Sharma’s increasingly assured captaincy, Mumbai had refined the team culture and playing structure that had won them their first title in 2013 into something even more cohesive and formidable.

The bowling attack was Mumbai’s greatest strength — Lasith Malinga remained the most feared death bowler in the format, while Harbhajan Singh’s spin provided variety and control in the middle overs. Mitchell McClenaghan’s left-arm pace gave the attack a different angle, and the support seamers provided excellent backup throughout the tournament.

The batting was led by Lendl Simmons — whose extraordinary tournament form made him arguably the most impactful batsman outside the Orange Cap winner — alongside Rohit Sharma himself, Ambati Rayudu, and the devastating lower-order hitting of Kieron Pollard. Together they formed a batting lineup capable of posting and chasing large totals with equal confidence.

Mumbai’s consistency across the six-week tournament was impressive — they qualified for the playoffs comfortably and then delivered their best cricket when it mattered most in the knockout rounds. Their victory in the final against CSK — their great rivals — was particularly satisfying given the competitive history between these two franchises.

IPL 2015 Runner-Up — Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings reached the final for the sixth time in eight seasons — an extraordinary record of consistency that defines their legacy as the IPL’s most reliable franchise. MS Dhoni’s side were as competitive and well-organised as ever — Suresh Raina, Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Bravo, and Ravindra Jadeja all making crucial contributions. Their runner-up finish in 2015 was particularly poignant as it marked their last appearance before a two-year suspension from the tournament following the spot-fixing investigation aftermath. CSK’s 2015 campaign was a fitting farewell to their extraordinary first phase in IPL history.

IPL 2015 Final — Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

The final was played on 24 May 2015 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata — a neutral venue that packed its enormous capacity with fans from across India. Chennai Super Kings batted first and posted 161/8 in 20 overs — a competitive total on a surface that offered both batsmen and bowlers something.

Mumbai Indians’ chase was built around a brilliant partnership between Lendl Simmons and Rohit Sharma — who batted with extraordinary composure under the floodlights of Eden Gardens. Simmons in particular played one of the finest IPL final innings — scoring a match-winning contribution that ensured Mumbai never really let the run chase slip away from them.

Mumbai Indians won by 41 runs — a comfortable winning margin that reflected the difference between the two teams on the night. Rohit Sharma lifting the IPL trophy for the second time was a moment that confirmed Mumbai Indians’ status as the tournament’s second dynasty alongside Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2015 Orange Cap — David Warner (562 Runs)

The Orange Cap in IPL 2015 was won by David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad — 562 runs in 14 innings with a strike rate above 150 made him the tournament’s most consistent attacking batsman. Warner’s aggressive left-handed batting at the top of SRH’s order was a defining feature of Hyderabad’s campaign — his combination of power and placement against both pace and spin made him extremely difficult for any bowling attack to contain. Despite Warner’s prolific run-scoring, Sunrisers Hyderabad could not progress beyond the semi-finals — making his Orange Cap a personal achievement within a team campaign that fell just short.

IPL 2015 Purple Cap — Dwayne Bravo (26 Wickets)

The Purple Cap in IPL 2015 was won by Dwayne Bravo of Chennai Super Kings — the West Indian all-rounder claimed his second Purple Cap award with 26 wickets from 17 matches. Bravo’s ability to bowl intelligent variations in the death overs, take wickets at crucial stages of innings, and perform consistently across the full tournament made him the most effective bowler of the season. His slow bouncers, toe-crushing yorkers, and clever change-of-pace deliveries were central to CSK’s bowling attack throughout their run to the final.

IPL 2015 Prize Money

IPL 2015 — Top Run Scorers and Wicket Takers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who won IPL 2015?

A: Mumbai Indians won IPL 2015 — defeating Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs in the final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Q: Who was the runner-up in IPL 2015?

A: Chennai Super Kings were the runners-up in IPL 2015 — in what turned out to be their last appearance before a two-year suspension.

Q: Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2015?

A: David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad — scoring 562 runs in 14 innings.

Q: Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2015?

A: Dwayne Bravo of Chennai Super Kings — taking 26 wickets in 17 matches.

Q: How much prize money did Mumbai Indians receive in IPL 2015?

A: Mumbai Indians received ₹15 crore as IPL 2015 champions.

Q: Which IPL season was Chennai Super Kings’ last before their suspension?

A: IPL 2015 was CSK’s last season before their two-year suspension — they returned for IPL 2018 and won the title on their comeback.