The Jamaica Tallawahs clinched the first-ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title in 2013.
Launched in the same year, the CPL has grown into one of the world’s most popular franchise T20 tournaments, featuring six competing teams each season.
Since its inception, the league has seen changes, with two original franchises—including a past champion—becoming defunct and replaced by new sides.
Between 2013 and 2025, six different franchises have lifted the CPL trophy. In this article, we look at the teams with the most CPL titles to their name.
Teams with the Most Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Titles
Saint Lucia Kings – 1 title
Saint Lucia Kings have been part of the CPL since its inception in 2013, but their maiden triumph came after a long 11-year wait. In 2024, under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis, they finally lifted the trophy.
The Kings dominated the season, losing only three group-stage matches before defeating defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors in both Qualifier 1 and the final. Key contributors were Johnson Charles (452 runs) and Noor Ahmad (22 wickets).
Guyana Amazon Warriors – 1 title
Guyana Amazon Warriors, based in Providence, Georgetown, have had a bittersweet CPL journey. Despite consistently reaching the knockout stages, they endured heartbreak in their first five finals.
Their persistence paid off in 2023, when they clinched their maiden title under Imran Tahir’s leadership, finally ending years of near misses.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots – 1 title
The Patriots entered the CPL in 2015 and reached their first final in 2017, losing to Jamaica Tallawahs. Redemption arrived in 2021, when Dwayne Bravo captained them to their first title, defeating Saint Lucia Kings in the final.
Barbados Royals – 2 titles
Formerly known as Barbados Tridents, the Royals were one of the six founding CPL teams. Their first taste of glory came in 2014 under Kieron Pollard, beating Guyana Amazon Warriors.
They lifted their second title in 2019, this time under Jason Holder, once again defeating Guyana in the summit clash.
Jamaica Tallawahs – 3 titles
The Tallawahs were once among the CPL’s strongest sides before being disbanded in 2024 due to financial sustainability issues.
They won the inaugural 2013 edition under Chris Gayle, repeating the feat in 2016 (also led by Gayle). Their third title came in 2022, with Rovman Powell guiding them past Barbados Royals in the final.
Trinbago Knight Riders – 5 titles
The most successful CPL franchise, the Trinbago Knight Riders (formerly Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel), have an unmatched record of five championships.
- 2015: First title under Dwayne Bravo, defeating Barbados.
- 2017 & 2018: Back-to-back wins with Bravo, including a dominant victory over Guyana in 2018.
- 2020: Fourth crown under Kieron Pollard, beating Saint Lucia Kings.
- 2025: Fifth title, this time under Nicholas Pooran’s captaincy, ending a five-year wait.
