After halfway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, no one had anticipated that the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) would make it to the playoffs. However, their remarkable comeback after losing six consecutive matches turned the tide. In their last league match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which effectively became a knockout game, RCB clinched a terrific win by 27 runs. They needed to win the match by at least 18 runs to advance to the playoffs.
RCB records in playoffs
RCB fans are waiting for the first title win since the inaugural season of the IPL. RCB have reached the finals three times, but, failed to end up with the winning side in the final to lift the trophy.
RCB have been a passionate team who are eager to clinch their maiden title win. They have featured in three finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016.
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Semi-final – Bangalore won by 6 wickets vs CSK Final – RCB lost by 6 runs vs Deccan Chargers |
| 2010 | Semi-final – RCB lost by 35 vs Mumbai |
| 2011 | Qualifier 1- Chennai won by 6 wickets Qualifier 2 – Bangalore won by 43 runs vs MI Final – Chennai won by 58 runs |
| 2015 | Eliminator- Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 71 runs vs RR Qualifier 2- Chennai Super Kings won by 3 wickets |
| 2016 | Qualifier 1 – Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 4 wickets Final – Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 runs |
| 2020 | Eliminator – Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets |
| 2021 | Eliminator – Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets |
| 2022 | Eliminator – Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 14 runs Qualifier – Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets |
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RCB Win/Loss record in IPL Playoffs
RCB have played 14 matches in playoffs where they have won five games while facing defeat in nine matches.
| Matches | 14 |
| Won | 5 |
| Lost | 9 |
| Highest Total | 207/4 in 20 overs vs Lucknow Super Giants (Eliminator, 2022) |
| Lowest Total | 131/7 in 20 overs vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Eliminator, 2020) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 159/6 in 18.2 overs vs Gujarat Lions in 2016 Qualifier 1 (Bengaluru) |
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