IPL Teams who Qualified Most Times for Playoffs

Teams with most IPL playoff qualifications: As the IPL enters its 18th edition season in 2025, millions of fans are eager to see which teams will qualify for the lucrative playoffs.

In this article, we will look at the IPL Teams who qualified most times for Playoffs over the years. The data covers all seasons from 2008 to 2024.

List of IPL Playoff Teams

The table below shows which IPL teams have made the playoffs the most. Check out Chennai Super Kings, they’ve qualified 10 times out of only 14 seasons!

Team	Total Season	Total Playoffs	Won	Runners-up
Chennai Super Kings	14	12	2010, 2011, 2018, 2021,2023	2010
Mumbai Indians	16	10	2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020	2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019
Royal Challengers Bangalore	16	9	–	2009, 2011, 2016
Kolkata Knight Riders	16	7	2012, 2014,2024	2021
Sunrisers Hyderabad	11	9	2016	2018
Delhi Capitals	16	6	–	2020
Rajasthan Royals	14	5	2008	2022
Gujarat Titans	2	2	2022	–
Lucknow Super Giants	2	2	–	–
Punjab Kings	16	2	–	2014

#1. Chennai Super Kings – 12 Times

The Chennai Super Kings have been the most consistent IPL team over the years. They have reached the playoffs 12 times out of the 14 seasons they’ve participated in.

The CSK team, led by successful captain MS Dhoni, has lifted the IPL trophy five times in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. They’ve also finished as runners-up five times.

#2. Mumbai Indians – 10 Times   

The defending champions, Mumbai Indians, are close behind with 10 playoff appearances. Under captain Rohit Sharma, MI has won a record five IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Overall, Mumbai has played six finals, ending up as runners-up in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2019. MI remains one of the strongest and most successful teams in IPL history.

#3. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 8 Times 

The Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise, featuring superstars like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, has qualified for the playoffs eight times in 16 seasons.

They are yet to win their maiden IPL title, having lost three finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016. But RCB remains one of the most popular teams in the IPL, with passionate fans hoping for a first-ever title win soon.

#4. Kolkata Knight Riders – 7 Times    

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by Eoin Morgan, have reached the playoffs seven times in their history. They were crowned champions in 2012, 2014, and 2024, and finished as runners-up in the 2021 season.

KKR made it to the playoffs from 2016-2018, demonstrating their consistency over the years. With a balanced squad, they will look to add to their playoff qualification tally in the seasons to come.

#5. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 6 Times 

SRH, one of the newer IPL teams, has made the playoffs six times since their debut in 2013. Under captain Kane Williamson, SRH won their maiden title in 2016 and finished as runners-up in 2018.

SRH had an impressive run, making the playoffs four seasons in a row from 2016-2020. However, the team faced challenges in 2021 and 2022 and will be hoping to bounce back strongly in the upcoming seasons. 

#6. Delhi Capitals – 6 Times  

The Delhi Capitals franchise has faced its fair share of struggles, but they’ve still managed to qualify for the playoffs six times.

They finished in the top four in 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2020, and 2021, but are yet to win their first IPL title. DC reached the finals once in 2020 but lost to Mumbai Indians, falling short in a thrilling contest.

#7. Rajasthan Royals – 5 Times 

The inaugural champions, Rajasthan Royals (RR), have made five playoff appearances in their history. They were the table-toppers in the first season in 2008 under the captaincy of the legendary Shane Warne.

After their title win in 2008, RR made three more playoff appearances in 2013, 2015, and 2018 but couldn’t replicate their initial success. They will be aiming to get back to their best in the coming seasons.

Other Teams   

The Punjab franchise has struggled to find consistency, having only made the playoffs twice—in 2014 and 2021. On the other hand, both the new teams, Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, made the playoffs in their debut season in 2022, which bodes well for their future prospects.

Conclusion

CSK leads the table with an impressive 12 playoff qualifications in 14 seasons. Mumbai Indians follows closely with 10 playoff appearances, while RCB has consistently made the playoffs, despite falling short of a title.

Teams like KKR, SRH, and Delhi Capitals have shown they’re capable of reaching the top but are still chasing that elusive championship win. RR, though inconsistent, still has the potential to return to its glory days. And with newer teams like Lucknow and Gujarat entering the fray, the competition is only going to get fiercer.

Who do you think will be the next team to dominate IPL playoffs? Can CSK continue their reign, or will Mumbai and RCB rise above them? The next few seasons promise to be exciting as these teams battle for supremacy.