The Royal Challengers Bengaluru executed a miracle in the RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match when the Faf du Plessis-led side defeated Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs to secure a place in the playoffs of the tournament. It was almost an impossible task for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they needed to win all six out of six matches and depend on the performances of other teams as well to keep the 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' dream alive. The team in red and blue defeated the 'Whistle Podu' army by 27 runs in a virtual knockout and made a place in the knockouts. Has MS Dhoni Played His Final IPL Match As CSK Lose to RCB and Miss Out on Qualifying for IPL 2024 Playoffs?

This was the ninth time when Royal Challengers Bengaluru were able to secure a place in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League. However, their destiny in the playoffs have not been great as the Faf du Plessis-led side wasn't even able to win a single trophy. RCB qualified for the IPL finals on three occasions, however, every time they suffered heartbreak.

What is RCB's Record in IPL Playoffs?

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played a total of 15 matches in the IPL playoffs out of which they have ended up winning six matches and ended up on the losing end on rest nine occasions. Here is a brief record of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL playoffs.

  • IPL 2009: Final

  • IPL 2010: Third Place Playoff

  • IPL 2011: Final

  • IPL 2015: Qualifier 2

  • IPL 2016: Final

  • IPL 2020: Eliminator

  • IPL 2021: Eliminator

  • IPL 2022: Qualifier 2

After reaching their ninth playoff of the Indian Premier League, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have once again ignited the dream of their first IPL trophy. With the kind of character and performance, RCB have shown in the previous few games, it can be very certain that the Faf du Plessis-led side win their maiden trophy in the cash-rich league.

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