Dwayne Bravo retired from professional cricket in September 2024 after a stellar 18-year career. A two-time ICC T20 World Cup winner, he retired from international cricket in 2021 and from IPL after the 2022 season. Bravo is the leading T20 wicket-taker globally and won titles in IPL, PSL, CPL, and Big Bash.
In IPL, he made history as the only overseas bowler to win the Purple Cap twice, in 2013 and 2015 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Bravo played 161 matches, taking 183 wickets at an economy rate of 8.38 and scoring 1560 runs with five half-centuries. He also won the IPL title as both a player and coach. This blog covers the teams he was associated with in IPL.
List of all teams Dwayne Bravo has been part of in the IPL:
Chennai Super Kings (Player and Bowling Coach)
Dwayne Bravo had a long and successful association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he played a pivotal role in the team’s triumphs. Bravo spent two separate stints with CSK: from 2011 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2022, with the franchise being suspended for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. During his time as a player, Bravo helped the team win three IPL titles (2011, 2018, 2021), establishing himself as one of the premier all-rounders in the tournament.
After retiring from playing, Bravo transitioned into a coaching role with CSK, joining as the bowling coach for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. In his first season as coach, he helped the franchise claim the IPL title. Over the course of 130 matches for CSK, Bravo took 154 wickets, cementing his legacy as a key figure in the team’s success.
Mumbai Indians (Player)
Bravo was first introduced to the IPL in 2008 when Mumbai Indians (MI) signed him for INR 60.2 lakhs at the auction. He played three seasons for MI (2008-2010), contributing as both a bowler and a batsman. In his 33 matches with MI, Bravo took 30 wickets at an economy rate of 8.16 and scored 508 runs. However, after the 2010 season, he was released by MI and subsequently joined CSK, where he found greater success.
Gujarat Lions (Player)
During CSK’s suspension for two seasons, Bravo was acquired by Gujarat Lions for INR 4 crores ahead of the 2016 season. He played a vital role for the Lions in 2016, featuring in 15 matches, taking 17 wickets and scoring 99 runs. However, he missed the 2017 season due to an injury.
Kolkata Knight Riders (Mentor)
In a surprising shift, Bravo ended his long association with CSK and joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as their mentor ahead of the 2025 season. He replaces Gautam Gambhir, who was KKR’s mentor during their IPL 2024 title-winning campaign before stepping down to take over as India’s head coach. Bravo’s extensive IPL experience and leadership skills are expected to add great value to KKR’s ambitions for the upcoming season.
| Team | Role | Years | Key Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Player | 2008-2010 | Played 33 matches, took 30 wickets at an economy rate of 8.16, and scored 508 runs. |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Player | 2011-2015, 2018-2022 | Won 3 IPL titles (2011, 2018, 2021), took 154 wickets in 130 matches, and contributed with the bat. |
| Gujarat Lions | Player | 2016 | Played 15 matches, took 17 wickets, and scored 99 runs. |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Bowling Coach | 2023-2024 | Helped CSK win the IPL title in his first season as bowling coach. |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Mentor | 2025 onwards | Replaced Gautam Gambhir as KKR’s mentor after the 2024 IPL season. |