Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Seven Cricketers Played for Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata in IPL
Seven cricketers have played for the three most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
These teams have won a total of 13 IPL titles.
The seven cricketers include five Indians, one player from New Zealand, and one from Bangladesh.
Some of these players include Harbhajan Singh, Robin Uthappa, Piyush Chawla, Ajinkya Rahane, Tim Southee, and Shardul Thakur.
They have played various matches for these teams over different years, with some even leading their teams in certain seasons.
This shows how these players have been a part of the success stories of these three major IPL teams.
Seven cricketers have played for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
The players include five Indians, one New Zealander, and one Bangladeshi.
These three teams have won a total of 13 IPL titles.
Notable players include Harbhajan Singh, Robin Uthappa, Piyush Chawla, Ajinkya Rahane, Tim Southee, and Shardul Thakur.
These players have played various matches for these teams over different years, with some leading their teams in certain seasons.
- Who
- Seven cricketers, including five Indians, one New Zealander, and one Bangladeshi
- What
- Played for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL
- When
- Between 2008 and 2026
- Where
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Why
- To represent these three successful IPL teams
- Number of Cricketers
- 7
- Indian Players
- 5
- New Zealand Player
- 1
- Bangladesh Player
- 1
- Teams Involved
- Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders
- Total IPL Titles by Teams
- 13
- Harbhajan Singh's Matches for MI
- 136
- Robin Uthappa's Matches for CSK
- 16
- Piyush Chawla's Matches for KKR
- 70
- Ajinkya Rahane's Matches for CSK
- 27
- Tim Southee's Matches for MI
- 14
- Shardul Thakur's Matches for CSK
- 57