The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is entering the business end, as the playoffs are in full swing, leading up to the final on Sunday, May 26.
Qualifier one saw Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad to go straight through to the summit clash. SRH will now take on Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 in Chennai, who defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator on Wednesday.
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Which team has lost most IPL Playoff matches?
It was a painful defeat for RCB, who had won their last six group stage matches in a row to qualify for the playoffs this year. The result also gave them an unwanted record; they have now become the first team in IPL history to lose 10 playoff matches.
With 10 losses in 15 playoff matches, RCB have the second-worst record among teams who have taken part in at least 10 playoff matches. Only Delhi Daredevils/Capitals are worse off, with nine losses from 11 matches.
The Delhi franchise is level in second place for most playoff matches lost, alongside Chennai Super Kings. However, CSK's nine losses have come in 26 playoff matches, the most of any team in IPL history. Mumbai Indians have played 20 playoff matches, losing seven.
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| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Delhi Capitals | 11 | 2 | 9 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| Mumbai Indians | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Punjab Kings | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Gujarat Lions | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Gujarat Titans | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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