Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to make their ninth appearance in the IPL playoffs. They will lock horns against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator, slated to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 22.
It has been a memorable campaign for RCB, who suffered six consecutive defeats at the beginning of the tournament before turning the tables.
The Faf du Plessis-led side, in the second half of the league stage, emerged victorious in their next six matches to punch their ticket for the IPL 2024 playoffs.
In their last league appearance at home, RCB registered a 28-run win over Chennai Super Kings to secure a top-four finish.
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Despite featuring in the IPL Playoffs eight times before, RCB have yet to claim their maiden title. They have played three IPL finals so far and lost on all occasions. RCB last qualified for the summit clash in 2016 when Sunrisers Hyderabad beat them by eight runs to clinch the trophy.
The Bengaluru-based side reached the playoffs of the 2022 IPL but lost in the Qualifier 2 to Rajasthan Royals. RCB will look to change the equation this time and end their 16-year-long wait for the IPL title.
RCB Win/Loss Records In IPL Playoffs
RCB have so far played 14 matches in playoffs. They have won five of them while losing nine games. Batting first, RCB has registered three victories and successfully chased down a target on three occasions as well.
RCB Highest Total In IPL Playoffs
In the Eliminator of the 2022 IPL, RCB scored 207 runs against Lucknow Super Giants, losing four wickets in 20 overs.
RCB Lowest Total In IPL Playoffs
In 2020, RCB recorded lowest team total in their playoff history. They managed only 131 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the Eliminator against SRH.
RCB Highest Successful Chase In IPL Playoffs
RCB beat the now-defunct Gujarat Lions by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 of the 2016 edition, chasing down a 159-run target.
RCB Overall Records In IPL Playoffs and Knockouts
2009: RCB beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets in the Semifinals at Wanderers (Johannesburg)
2009: RCB lost to Deccan Chargers by 6 runs in the Final at Wanderers (Johannesburg)
2010: RCB lost to Mumbai Indians by 35 runs in the Semifinals at DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai)
2010: RCB beat Deccan Chargers by 9 wickets in Third-Place Playoff at DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai)
2011: RCB lost to Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets in Qualifier 1 at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
2011: RCB beat Mumbai Indians by 43 runs in Qualifier 2 at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai)
2011: RCB lost to Chennai Super Kings by 58 runs in the Final at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai)
2015: RCB beat Rajasthan Royals by 71 runs in Eliminator at MCA Stadium (Pune)
2015: RCB lost to Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets in Qualifier 2 at JSCA Sports Complex Stadium (Ranchi)
2016: RCB beat Beat Gujarat Lions by 4 wickets in Qualifier 1 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru)
2016: RCB lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 runs in the Final at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru)
2020: RCB lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets in Eliminator at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
Most Runs for RCB in IPL Playoffs
Former captain Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer for RCB in the playoffs. The Indian batter has aggregated 308 runs in his 14 appearances at an average of 25.66.
Most Wickets for RCB in IPL Playoffs
S Aravind is the highest wicket-taker for RCB in the Playoffs, having picked 10 wickets in seven innings.
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