The Deccan Chargers were a professional cricket team based in Hyderabad, India. They competed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from its inception in 2008 until 2012. The team was known for its blue and gold colors and played its home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. In 2009, the Deccan Chargers won the IPL title, marking their most significant achievement. The team was owned by the Deccan Chronicle Holdings and featured several international stars, including Adam Gilchrist and Shahid Afridi. However, due to financial issues, the franchise was terminated in 2012.