Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is set to face Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, as it chases its first league title.
This marks the 10th time RCB has advanced beyond the league stage.
RCB has appeared in three IPL finals, but has yet to claim the trophy. Its most recent final was in 2016, where it lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight runs.
Here’s a look at RCB’s playoff record ahead of its clash with Punjab Kings:
RCB WIN/LOSS RECORD IN IPL PLAYOFFS
Played: 15
Won: 5
Lost: 10
Last Result: Lost to Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets (Eliminator, 2024)
Highest Score: 207/4 in 20 overs vs Lucknow Super Giants (Eliminator, 2022)
Lowest Score: 131/7 in 20 overs vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Eliminator, 2020)
(includes results for semifinals and finals)
RCB FINISHES IN PLAYOFFS
2009 – Final (Lost by 6 runs to Deccan Chargers)
2010 – Semifinal (Lost by 35 runs to Mumbai Indians)
2011 – Final (Lost by 58 runs to Chennai Super Kings)
2015 – Qualifier 2 (Lost by 3 wickets to Chennai Super Kings)
2016 – Final (Lost by 8 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad)
2020 – Eliminator (Lost by 6 wickets to Sunrisers Hyderabad)
2021 – Eliminator (Lost by 4 wickets to Kolkata Knight Riders)
2022 – Qualifier 2 (Lost by 7 wickets to Rajasthan Royals)
2024 – Eliminator (Lost by 4 wickets to Rajasthan Royals)
Most runs for RCB in IPL playoffs
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| Virat Kohli | 15 | 341 | 26.23 | 121.78 |
| AB de Villiers | 9 | 268 | 38.38 | 146.44 |
| Chris Gayle | 7 | 250 | 35.71 | 140.44 |
Most wickets for RCB in IPL playoffs
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy Rate |
| S. Aravind | 7 | 10 | 18.60 | 7.75 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 6 | 9 | 18.33 | 6.87 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 5 | 7 | 21.71 | 8.44 |