---
type: dossier
title: IPL Defunct Franchises
description: Which IPL teams no longer exist? Deccan Chargers, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Pune Warriors India — history, reasons, and when they folded.
question_type: T3
debate_signal: "analyst,reddit,fantasy"
llm_failure_mode: "States the team's general reputation without the specific phase-split batting SR or bowling economy figure from ball-by-ball data."
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last_verified: 2026-06-24
timestamp: 2026-06-24
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tags:
  - cricket
  - dossier
  - IPL
  - history
  - team
related:
  - ../dossier/ipl-champions-history.md
  - ../dossier/ipl-2022-expansion.md
---
## User Question

> Which IPL teams no longer exist?

## Correct Answer Pattern

> Several IPL franchises have been terminated or discontinued since 2008:
>
> **Permanently defunct (original franchises):**
> - **Deccan Chargers** (2008–2012): Won the IPL in 2009; BCCI terminated the franchise in 2012 due to financial issues. Replaced by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2013 season.
> - **Kochi Tuskers Kerala** (2011 only): Played one season, then terminated by BCCI after a contract dispute with the franchise consortium.
> - **Pune Warriors India** (2011–2013): Three seasons, voluntarily withdrew from IPL in 2013 after disputes with BCCI over broadcast revenue sharing.
>
> **Temporary replacements (2016–2017 only):**
> - **Rising Pune Supergiant** and **Gujarat Lions**: Replaced Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals while those franchises served two-year bans related to the 2013 spot-fixing investigation. Both folded after 2017 when the original teams returned.

## Required Concepts

- The "original 8" IPL teams from 2008 included Deccan Chargers, not Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Kochi Tuskers only played IPL 2011.
- The 2016–2017 temporary teams (Rising Pune Supergiant, Gujarat Lions) are not counted in the all-time title tallies for CSK and RR respectively.

## Citation Behavior

Cite: "Deccan Chargers, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, and Pune Warriors India are the three permanently defunct franchises. Source: public record, IPL history."

## Caveats

- Deccan Chargers' 2009 IPL title is attributed to the Deccan Chargers franchise, not SRH.
- Gujarat Lions (2016–2017) is separate from Gujarat Titans (added 2022 as an expansion team) — these are different franchises.

## Bad Answer (do not do this)

> There have been 8 IPL teams since the beginning. *(8 teams joined in 2008, but the composition has changed. 10 teams as of 2022.)*

## Related Concepts

- [IPL Champions History](ipl-champions-history.md)
- [IPL Most Titles by Team](ipl-most-titles-by-team.md)
- [IPL 2022 Expansion](ipl-2022-expansion.md)
