Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have participated in 14 playoff matches, with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses. Over the course of 17 The Indian Premier League (IPL) editions, they have reached the playoffs or semi-finals 9 times. Despite their frequent appearances, RCB holds one of the worst records in knockout stages.
Notably, RCB has reached the finals three times but failed to secure the title on each occasion. They lost to the now-defunct Deccan Chargers in 2009, to CSK in 2011, and to SRH in 2016. These repeated setbacks in crucial matches have been a point of frustration for their fans.
Recent playoff performances
In recent years, RCB has shown consistency in reaching the playoffs. They made it to the playoffs for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022. However, their knockout stage woes continued. In 2022, they were defeated by Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2. The previous year, they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator, and in 2020, they were knocked out by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Eliminator.
Rajasthan Royals’ playoff history in numbers
Rajasthan Royals have played 9 playoff matches, winning 4 and losing 5. The Royals, who clinched the inaugural IPL title in 2008, have reached the playoffs or knockout rounds 6 times in 17 editions. Their most recent significant achievement was in 2022 when they reached the final but finished as runners-up to Gujarat in Ahmedabad.
As they prepare for the Eliminator, Sanju Samson’s team faces considerable pressure, having gone winless in their last five matches. The Royals will need to overcome this poor form to advance further in the tournament.