IPL teams performance in the playoffs

We are fast approaching the business end of this year's IPL and the final 4 berths for a place in the playoffs are still up for grabs. While the likes of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings are likely to feature yet again in the tournament's next stage, the remaining teams seem set to battle out fierce competition for the ticket to playoffs.

While getting into the playoffs is one side of the coin, being able to hold the nerve and come out on top in crunch situations forms the other side. A few teams tend to bring out their best in the final stages of the tournament, whereas others end up undoing their good work in the league stage. Here's a look at how the eight teams have fared in the playoffs of the previous editions of IPL.

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Delhi Daredevils

Delhi Daredevils have witnessed a major slump in form over the years

Delhi Daredevils entertained some bright prospects during the initial years of the tournament. After cruising into the semi-finals of the inaugural edition, DD had decent runs in the subsequent seasons as well. The men in red and blue made it to the final four in 2009 and 2012 as well, without being able to make it to the finals even once.

Since 2013, Delhi Daredevils has experienced a major slump in form and have failed to qualify for the playoffs for the sixth consecutive time after its crushing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the younger crop, including the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and Prithvi Shaw, has been brilliant, lack of support from the senior players has resulted in unfavorable results.

Delhi Daredevils' performance in IPL playoffs-

IPL 2008- Lost by 105 runs to Rajasthan Royals in Semi Final 1

IPL 2009- Lost by 6 wickets to Deccan Chargers in Semi Final 1

IPL 2012- Lost by 18 runs to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1; Lost by 86 runs to Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 2

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals was the team to beat in IPL 2008

Starting off the competition with a tag of underdogs, Rajasthan Royals stunned everyone by crushing many fancied teams and eventually emerge as the champions of IPL's inaugural season. After a rip-roaring start to their IPL journey, the men from Rajasthan grew off-color as they failed to make it to the final four in the next four editions. They, however, bounced back and made it to the playoffs in 2013 and 2015.

In the eleventh edition of IPL, RR has been quite inconsistent, to say the least. Senior pros, such as Ajinkya Rahane and Ben Stokes, who were expected to be the side's mainstays, have failed to deliver thus far. Currently, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side has to win all its remaining games to stay in contention of making it to the final four.

Rajasthan Royals' performance in IPL playoffs-

IPL 2008- Beat Delhi Daredevils by 105 runs in Semi Final 1; Beat Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets in the Final

IPL 2013- Beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 wickets in the Eliminator; Lost by 4 wickets to Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2

IPL 2015- Lost by 71 runs to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator

Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab haven't had luck on their side in the past

Kings XI Punjab's performance in IPL playoffs-Contrary to this year, KXIP's journey hasn't been a smooth sail over the years. By finishing in the bottom four of the table on as many as 8 occasions in 10 years, the team has certainly not done favors to its fan base. After a promising IPL in 2008, when they made it to the semi-finals, the men from up North withered away before making it to the finals in 2014.

Kings XI Punjab is one among the most formidable units in this year's IPL. A well-balanced side that is led by Ravichandran Ashwin, KXIP have been in good form this year. With 6 wins in their kitty already, the men in red and grey look poised to make to the last four and stay in contention for winning their maiden title.

IPL 2008- Lost by 9 wickets to Chennai Super Kings in Semi Final 2

IPL 2014- Lost by 28 runs to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1; Beat Chennai Super Kings by 24 runs in Qualifier 2; Lost by 3 wickets to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Final

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad lifted its maiden title in 2016

Making it into the final four right in its first year in 2013, Sunrisers Hyderabad sent out a strong message. The ninth edition of IPL proved to be the golden year for the orange army when they lifted their maiden IPL trophy. 2017 too, saw them make it to the final four teams of the competition.

In a tenure of about 5 years, the team from Hyderabad has grown into a consistent unit and are currently, one of the favorites to lift the title this year. With a thumping victory over Delhi Daredevils, SRH has become the first team to qualify for this year's playoffs. Possessing one of the strongest bowling attacks among this year's squads, the Hyderabad franchise certainly appears to be the team to beat.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's performance in IPL playoffs-

IPL 2013- Lost by 4 wickets to Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator

IPL 2016- Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 22 runs in the Eliminator; Beat Gujarat Lions by 4 wickets in Qualifier 2; Beat RCB by 8 runs in the Final

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders had won its first title in 2012

After a disastrous first few years, the Shahrukh Khan co-owned franchise made it to the playoff in 2011 before putting up a scintillating show in 2012 to lift its maiden title. KKR followed this up with another title in 2014. They were, however, restrained from reaching the finals in 2016 and 2017.

Kolkata Knight Riders need to bring their 'A' game to the fore to stay in the race for a playoffs spot this year. Led by Dinesh Karthik, the men in purple have been inconsistent throughout the tournament and will be hoping to turn the tide in the coming games.

Kolkata Knight Riders' performance in IPL playoffs-

IPL 2011- Lost by 4 wickets to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator

IPL 2012- Beat Delhi Daredevils by 18 runs in Qualifier 1; Beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets in the Final

IPL 2014- Beat Kings XI Punjab by 28 runs in Qualifier 1; Beat Kings XI Punjab by 3 wickets in the Final

IPL 2016- Lost by 22 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator

IPL 2017- Beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets (D/L) in the Eliminator; Lost by 6 wickets to Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore is yet to win its maiden IPL title

One of the more popular franchises in IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore is yet to win its first title in the tournament. With a history of boasting of some of the biggest superstars of the game, RCB has never been able to justify its potential. After a forgettable first year, the team managed to make it to the final four in the next three editions. The Virat Kohli-led unit made it to the playoffs again in 2015 and 2016 with the latter year bringing them to an agonizingly close distance of winning the cup.

IPL 2018 too, similar to the previous edition, has been utterly disappointing to RCB fans. The team has lacked mettle in several areas and hasn't been in good form thus far. Currently, the fate of the men in red hangs by a thin thread as they depend on the results of other games as well for them to have a chance to make it to the final cut.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's performance in IPL playoffs-

IPL 2009- Beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets in Semi Final 2; Lost by 6 runs to Deccan Chargers in the Final

IPL 2010- Lost by 35 runs to Mumbai Indians in Semi Final 1

IPL 2011- Lost by 6 wickets to Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1; Beat Mumbai Indians by 43 runs in Qualifier 2; Lost by 58 runs to Chennai Super Kings in the Final

IPL 2015- Beat Rajasthan Royals by 71 runs in the Eliminator; Lost by 3 wickets to Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 2

IPL 2016- Beat Gujarat Lions by 4 wickets in Qualifier 1; Lost by 8 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Final

Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings has been one of the most consistent teams in IPL

Chennai Super Kings has stood out as one of the most formidable teams in the tournament's history. Led by MS Dhoni, this franchise set the tournament on fire right from the word go and made it to the finals of the inaugural season. Barring 2016 and 2017, when the team was not in action, CSK had managed to make it to the final four in all the remaining eight seasons and ended up as the champions on two occasions.

The current season seems no different for the 'Men in Yellow' who have made a roaring comeback to the tournament. Led by MS Dhoni, the Chennai franchise looks to be in chugging along well with the senior players stepping up to the fore. With 7 wins thus far, CSK looks all set to confirm its playoff's berth soon.

Chennai Super Kings' performance in IPL playoffs-

IPL 2008- Beat Kings XI Punjab by 9 wickets in Semi Final 2; Lost by 3 wickets to Rajasthan Royals in the Final

IPL 2009- Lost by 6 wickets to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Semi Final 2

IPL 2010- Beat Deccan Chargers by 38 runs in Semi Final 2; Beat Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in the Final

IPL 2011- Beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets in Qualifier 1; Beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs in the Final

IPL 2012- Beat Mumbai Indians by 38 runs in the Eliminator; Beat Delhi Daredevils by 86 runs in Qualifier 2; Lost by 5 wickets to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Final

IPL 2013- Beat Mumbai Indians by 48 runs in Qualifier 1; Lost by 23 runs to Mumbai Indians in the Final

IPL 2014- Beat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets in the Eliminator; Lost by 24 runs to Kings XI Punjab in Qualifier 2

IPL 2015- Lost to Mumbai Indians by 25 runs in Qualifier 1; Beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 3 wickets in Qualifier 2; Lost by 41 runs to Mumbai Indians in the Final

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians is the most successful IPL team with three titles to its name

Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful teams in the history of IPL. With three titles to its name, the Mumbai-based franchise holds the distinction of winning the most number of IPL trophies in the first 10 years of the tournament. After a subdued run in the first two seasons, the men in blue managed to make it to the final four in 7 of the remaining 8 seasons.

Coming into the tournament as the defending champions, MI had stakes running high on it. However, much to the disappointment of its fans, the franchise hasn't been able to get on a winning spree this season. With 4 wins in 10 games, the Rohit Sharma-led unit will be keen on winning all its remaining encounters to make it to the playoffs. Given the team's promising form in the past few games, MI looks to be riding high on confidence and would be fancying their chances of entering the next stage of this year's IPL.

Mumbai Indians' performance in IPL playoffs-

IPL 2010- Beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 35 runs in Semi Final 1; Lost by 22 runs to Chennai Super Kings in the Final

IPL 2011- Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 4 wickets in the Eliminator; Lost by 43 runs to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 2

IPL 2012- Lost by 38 runs to Chennai Super Kings in the Eliminator

IPL 2013- Lost by 48 runs to Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1; Beat Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets in Qualifier 2; Beat Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs in the Final

IPL 2014- Lost by 7 wickets to Chennai Super Kings in the Eliminator

IPL 2015- Beat Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs in Qualifier 1; Beat Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs in the Final

IPL 2017- Lost by 20 runs to Rising Pune Supergiant; Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets; Beat Rising Pune Supergiant by 1 run