RCB record in IPL playoffs: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's full IPL playoff history
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have a storied history in the IPL playoffs, reaching the finals four times and winning their first title in 2025. In 2026, under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, RCB qualified for the finals after defeating Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1 match. The team has participated in the playoffs 11 times over 19 seasons, showcasing both thrilling victories and heartbreaking losses.
- ▪RCB have reached four IPL finals and finally won the title in 2025.
- ▪They have appeared in the Eliminator five times, losing four of those games.
- ▪In 2026, RCB qualified for the final after defeating GT in the Qualifier 1 match.
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- ▪ RCB create massive record, register highest total in IPL playoffs history — Times of India — Top
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rcb-record-ipl-playoffs-royal-033700144.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 08:16:00 +0000 |
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