10 Appearances, 0 Titles - RCB's Win/Loss Record In IPL Playoffs

Sakshi Sharma

RCB in IPL 2025 (Source: AP)RCB in IPL 2025 (Source: AP)

 In a high-voltage finish to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a dramatic victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to book their place in Qualifier 1.

After this win RCB are back in the IPL playoffs for the 10th time in franchise history, this time they will face Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 on Thursday. Despite being one of the league’s most followed sides, RCB remain without an IPL trophy.  

While Virat Kohli and Phil Salt got RCB off to a steady start, it was Jitesh Sharma who emerged as the hero of the night. The wicketkeeper-batter played a breathtaking knock in the middle order and made 85 runs off 33 balls. 

Punjab Kings, who have been dominant throughout the season, retained the top position in the league. The other two teams making the playoffs are Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans who will now face off in the Eliminator.

RCB's Playoff Performance Overview

RCB have played 15 IPL playoff matches, winning just 5 and losing 10, making them one of the unluckiest teams when it comes to post-season performance. They have reached the final on three occasions in 2009, 2011, and 2016- but failed to cross the finish line each time.

Their most recent final was in 2016, where despite a valiant chase, they fell short by 8 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who claimed their maiden title that year.

RCB’s Journey In Each Playoff Appearance

Year
Position
Opponent
Results
2009Final Deccan ChargersLost by 6 runs
2010SemifinalMumbai IndiansLost by 35 runs
2011FinalChennai Super KingsLost by 58 runs
2015Qualifier 2 Chennai Super KingsLost by 3 wickets
2016 FinalSunrisers HyderabadLost by 8 runs
2020EliminatorSunrisers HyderabadLost by 6 wickets
2021EliminatorKolkata Knight RidersLost by 4 wickets
2022Qualifier 2Rajasthan RoyalsLost by 7 wickets
2024EliminatorRajasthan RoyalsLost by 4 wickets
2025Qualifier 1Punjab Kings-

As they prepare to battle Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, RCB fans will hope the team can finally break its long-standing title jinx. A win here would take them straight to the IPL 2025 final. 

IPL Playoffs: Most Runs For RCB

It is important to mention that Virat Kohli has scored the most runs for RCB in the IPL playoffs. The star batter has played 15 innings and made 341 runs at an average of 26.23 and a strike-rate of 121.78. 

Player
Innings
Runs
Average
Strike-Rate
Virat Kohli15341
26.23121.78
AB de Villiers926838.38146.44
Chris Gayle725035.71
140.44

IPL Playoffs: Most Wickets For RCB

In the leagues history, S. Aravind  has taken most wickets for RCB in IPL playoffs. Sreenath Aravind has taken 10 wickets in 7 innings at an economy of 7.75. 

Player
Innings
Wickets
Average
Strike-Rate
Economy
S. Aravind71018.6018.607.75
Yuzvendra Chahal6918.3318.336.87
Mohammed Siraj5721.7115.48.44