Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have qualified for the playoffs the most times. They have made the cut in 12 seasons.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) follow next with 10 or more qualifications. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), meanwhile, have proceeded to the knockouts in eight editions.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the other three teams with more than five IPL playoff qualifications.
Teams with Most IPL Playoff Qualifications
| Team | No. of Playoff Qualifications | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 |
| Mumbai Indians | 11 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024 |
| Delhi Capitals | 6 | 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2024 |
| Punjab Kings | 3 | 2008, 2014, 2025 |
| Gujarat Titans | 3 | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 2022, 2023 |
| Deccan Chargers | 2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Gujarat Lions | 1 | 2016 |
| Rising Pune Supergiat | 1 | 2017 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Which IPL team has played the most playoffs?
CSK have featured the most times in the playoffs. They entered the knockouts in 12 editions.
How many times did RCB qualify for the playoffs?
RCB have made it to the IPL playoffs in 10 seasons.
How many times have PBKS reached the playoffs?
PBKS have managed to reach the playoffs in three seasons – 2008, 2014, and 2025.
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