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MI vs KKR: Venkatesh Iyer's ton goes in vain as Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets

Mumbai successfully chased the total of 186 runs in the MI vs KKR clash and registered their second consecutive victory of the IPL 2023.

Apr 16, 2023, 1:12 PM4 min read

MI vs KKR: Venkatesh Iyer's ton goes in vain as Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets

Mumbai Indians secured back-to-back wins as they after a five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2023 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. MI didn't had a great start to the campaign but it looks like they are slowly improving. Chasing a target of 186, Rohit Sharma, who came in as an Impact Substitute, gave Mumbai a good start with Ishan Kishan, who showed aggression with the bat. Later, Tilak Verma & Surya Kumar Yadav's partnership made the chase easy as Tim David drew the full stop with a cameo. Venkatesh Iyer's maiden ton went in vain after a brilliant chase from Mumbai's batters. Read the match report of the MI vs KKR clash and share your thoughts in the comments.

Surya Kumar led Mumbai against KKR as Rohit Sharma was unwell | Sportz Point
Surya Kumar led Mumbai against KKR as Rohit Sharma was unwell
Image - BCCI

Read Also: Venkatesh Iyer becomes the first KKR batter to score a hundred since McCullum in 2008

MI vs KKR: IPL 2023 Match Report

Venkatesh Iyer managed to control the situation after a poor start from KKR

KKR had a poor start as both openers, Gurbaz & Jagadeessan were sent home for 8 & 0. Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla & Cameron Green dismissed the KKR openers. Earliar, debutant Arjun Tendulkar started the proceedings with a 2-over spell for Mumbai Indians. Venkatesh Iyer fought alone right from the start & that has been the story of Kolkata Knight Riders this season. Individual performances have shown them the path to victory. Skipper Nitish Rana couldn't do much for the team as he returned after scoring only five runs. Shardul Thakur looked decent but he too was sent home for a low 13 runs inning.

MI vs KKR: Arjun Tendulkar has an appeal for lbw turned down | Sportz Point
Arjun Tendulkar has an appeal for lbw turned down
Image - BCCI

Although KKR were loosing wickets in regular intervals, Venky Iyer didn't give the opportunity to the opposition bowlers to restrict the run rate. Iyer dominated the bowlers and in a pitch and ground like Wankhede, it was his moment. He lived through the moments and scored an absolutely blistering hundred in just 49 deliveries. He became the second batter in the history of KKR to score a century in IPL. Bredon McCullum was the first batter to score a century & it was also the first-ever match of IPL, in 2008 against RCB.

Riley Meredith removed Venkatesh Iyer as he played a reverse scoop straight to Duan Jansen at short third man. The batter fell after an inning to remember (104 off 51). Andre Russell played a little cameo of 21*(11) and KKR reached the total of 185/6 after the end of 20 overs.

MI vs KKR: Venkatesh Iyer's magnificent 104 lifted KKR to 185 | Sportz Point
Venkatesh Iyer's magnificent 104 lifted KKR to 185
Image - BCCI

Read Also: Marco and Duan Jansen becomes the first twins to play in IPL

MI vs KKR: Match Report

Ishan Kishan & Rohit Sharma gave an explosive start to Mumbai Indians

Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma got Mumbai Indians (MI) off to an explosive start after coming down to chase the target of 186 runs. Rohit Sharma was not in the starting XI but he got introduced as an impact player in place of Riley Meredith. The pair added 65 together before Suyash Sharma removed Rohit for 20(13). Ishan Kishan who was failing and struggling, started the chase with a storm. He scored 58 runs in just 25 deliveries with 50 runs of those coming as boundaries (5 fours & 5 sixes). Mumbai reached 72 runs after the end of the powerplay. Ishan was cleaned up by Varun Chakravarthy for 58(25) at a score of 87.

MI vs KKR: Ishan Kishan hit a 25-ball 58 | Sportz Point
Ishan Kishan hit a 25-ball 58
Image - BCCI

Surya Kumar found his form back | Tilak Verma's consistent performance | Tim David's cameo helped Mumbai to complete the chase successfully

Surya Kumar Yadav & Tilak Verma construct a partnership of 60 runs in 38 deliveries and almost secured the match with it. Inform Young batter Tilak once again showed his class with an important inning of 30 runs in 25 deliveries. Surya Kumar Yadav finally get his form back after a run drought. He scored 43 runs in 25 deliveries with 4 boundaries & 3 sixes. Shardul Thakur removed him from the crease.

It was too late for Kolkata as the MI top order did the job very nicely. Tim David played an effective cameo of 24* of 13 and Mumbai successfully chased the total of 186 runs by 5 wickets & 14 balls to spare. Kolkata Knight Riders faced two consecutive losses while Mumbai won their second straight game of IPL 2023.

Mi vs KKR: Suryakumar Yadav found form against Kolkata Knight Riders | Sportz Point
Suryakumar Yadav found form against Kolkata Knight Riders
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Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025?

After a disastrous IPL campaign with 13.73 average, the entire nation has this one question to ask: Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? Read to know more.

May 23, 2025, 11:45 AM3 min read

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com

The 2025 IPL season has delivered a brutal reality check for Rishabh Pant. After being picked up by LSG for 27 crore, he turned out to be the most expensive flop of this season.

Can a player sustain an international career after such disappointing performance? Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025?

Let's dive into the cold facts.

The disappointing IPL 2025 numbers 

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com
Rishabh Pant slipping down the pitch during a match in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook

Rishabh Pant was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants as the most expensive player in IPL history for ₹27 crore, which proved to be totally not worth it. He only managed to score 151 runs in 13 matches with an average of 13.73 and a strike rate barely crossing 107.

He is the lowest scorer among all the LSG batters in IPL 2025. Apart from batting performance, he also failed as a captain. The team only won 6 matches out of 13 and lost their playoffs berth under Pant's captaincy.

Pant's questionable descision-making, poor shot selections, and a complete lack of form did not justify the big price tag ahead in the auction.

Read Also: Expensive flops? Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer's IPL 2025 disappointments

Rishabh Pant stats in IPL 2025

  • vs DC: 0 runs (6 balls)
  • vs SRH: 15 runs (15 balls)
  • vs PBKS: 2 runs (5 balls)
  • vs MI: 2 runs (6 balls)
  • vs KKR: 0 runs (0 balls)
  • vs GT: 21 runs (18 balls)
  • vs CSK: 63 runs (49 balls)
  • vs RR: 3 runs (9 balls)
  • vs DC: 0 runs (0 balls)
  • vs MI: 4 runs (2 balls)
  • vs PBKS: 18 runs (17 balls)
  • vs SRH: 7 runs (6 balls)
  • vs GT: 16* runs (6 balls)

The T20I context: India's current pool and future outlook

Rishabh Pant's position is now critically questionable as India's T20 squad selection prioritizes consistency in batting, high strike rates, and adaptable wicket-keeping.

The current pool of contenders are highly competitive and has the potential to outperform Pant.

Read Also: BCCI Central Contract 2025: Talking points from BCCI's contract announcement

The wicket-keeper batsman contenders

  • KL Rahul: His current form in IPL 2025 is magnificent and he has consistently performed well for the team. Rahul's ability to anchor and accelerate has again brought him into T20I contention.
  • Sanju Samson: Yet another prime contender with high experience and quality performance. He also holds the ability to blend well into the format.
  • Dhruv Jurel: A promising young talent who also has the ability to make impactful finish for the team.
  • Ishan Kishan: The pocket dynamo who started his IPL 2025 season with a phenomenal century, and gained his spot in BCCI's central contract (2025), is another strong contender.

Where Rishabh Pant fits (or doesn't fit):

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com
Rishabh Pant playing for team India in T20Is. Image | TOI

Following the poor performance of Rishabh Pant, several known names have speculated about his mental state and his inability to deal pressure. The former Indian cricketer, Kris Srikkanth, also suggested that Pant should consider taking a break from his format.

Read Also: Most Player of the Match awards in T20I cricket history

The modern T20 format demands a lot of things that Pant is completely missing:

  • Insufficient strike rate 
  • Lack of clarity in shot-making
  • Inability to convert build innings 
  • Diminished reliability as wicketkeeper-batter
  • No longer an unique left-handed power option 
  • Difficulty handling run-rate pressure 

Pant is missing the "X-factor" that he once possessed. Therefore, unless his form significantly improves soon and makes a comeback, his T20 career is effectively over.

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5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history

Let's take a look at the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history.

May 23, 2025, 11:17 AM3 min read

5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most competitive leagues in the world. And as the IPL 2025 is about to enter the Playoff stage, the level of competition goes significantly up.

The IPL Playoff is an intense phase of the tournament where players need to perform at their best. Thus, there’s constant pressure on batters and bowlers to give their 100 percent, as a tiny mistake can make or break the team’s campaign. Bowlers are under even more pressure as they are the ones who can help teams win the tournament.

Let's take a look at the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history.

Also Read: IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

Most Wickets in IPL Playoffs History

5. Harbhajan Singh | 17 Wickets

5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has dismissed the batters 17 times in the IPL playoffs at an economy rate of 7.27. During his playing time in the IPL, he has 150 wickets under his name with a stellar economy of 7.08.

The veteran off-spinner has won IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 19 Wickets

5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history

Off-spinner Ravindra Jadeja has claimed 19 wickets in the IPL playoffs. He traps the bowler with his spin and is also quite handy with the bat. He has a brilliant average of 22.52 in 23 games. The tally includes an economy rate of 7.75.

Jadeja was part of Rajasthan Royal's title-winning side in the inaugural IPL season (2008). He also won the trophy in 2018, 2021, and 2023 with the Chennai Super Kings.

3. Mohit Sharma | 20 Wickets

5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history

Gujarat Titans pacer Mohit Sharma took 20 wickets in the IPL playoffs. He has been consistently providing breakthroughs when the team needed it most. Having represented CSK and GT in the playoffs, Mohit has taken 20 wickets from 10 games at 15.80. His tally includes an economy rate of 8.77 along with a fifer.

Mohit also played for the Gujarat Titans in the 2023 final.

2. Ravichandran Ashwin | 21 Wickets

5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history

With 21 wickets in the IPL playoffs, Ravichandran Ashwin has been a key bowler for Chennai Super Kings, delivering vital spin breakthroughs in pressure moments. Ashwin played for three franchises - CSK, Delhi Capitals, and RR - in the IPL playoffs.

Ashwin snapped up 21 wickets from 24 IPL playoff games at 30.23. Notably, Ashwin also has a maiden over in the playoffs. He won the title with CSK in 2010 and 2011. He bowled a match-winning spell (3/16) in the 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

In IPL 2025, he has claimed seven wickets in the nine games he has featured in.

Also Read: Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times?

1. Dwayne Bravo | 28 Wickets

5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history

Former CSK all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has taken the most wickets in the IPL playoffs, becoming a standout bowler for Chennai Super Kings. He was known for his death-over skills and crucial wickets in crunch situations. All-rounder Bravo was a mainstay seamer in Chennai Super Kings' pace attack for a decade.

Bravo starred in three of their title-winning campaigns (2011, 2018, and 2021). He also played the final with CSK in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2019. Bravo, who also played for Gujarat Lions, took 28 wickets from 19 playoff matches at 18.21.

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IPL 2025 Playoffs: How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table?

How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table in IPL 2025? Explore the different scenarios, starting from their final league stage match to NRR and other teams' results.

May 22, 2025, 2:26 PM2 min read

IPL 2025 Playoffs: How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table? | sportzpoint.com

Mumbai Indians are the fourth team to seal their playoffs spot in IPL 2025, defeating DC to get those concluding 2 points. As we move further in the tournament, the focus shifts from playoffs qualification to top 4 standings.

How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table? The calculation is pretty simple. Check them out.

Why Aim for Top 2?

IPL 2025 Playoffs: How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table? | sportzpoint.com
Mitchell Santner celebrating a wicket with the team in a match against DC. Image | Facebook

The benefits of finishing in the top two in league stage are many.

  • Double chance in Qualifiers: A sigh of relief as the top 2 teams will have double chances to reach the finals, playing Qualifier 1 & 2.
  • Avoid Eliminator pressure: Finishing top 2 will provide the safety net and free them from knockout pressure in Eliminator, where a single bad performance can lead to elimination from the final race.

Read Also: IPL Playoffs: Teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats

How can MI finish inside top two?

  • MI must win their final league stage game against PBKS (on 26 May) to keep their hopes for top 2 alive.
  • PBKS need to lose another match to DC, which will restrict them from going beyond 17 points.
  • RCB should lose both their remaining games (against LSG & SRH), which too will restrict them at 17 points. 

Here's how MI can be at top of the points table

If the scenarios mentioned above go in their favour, along with GT losing their last 2 games, MI will end at no. 1 in the table. Both GT and MI will have 18 points, and MI will be on top, given their NRR advantage.

Read Also: IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

Reasons why MI can't be on top two:

IPL 2025 Playoffs: How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table? | sportzpoint.com

Rain can obstruct MI's way of reaching the top 2 in many ways.

  • If the match between MI and PBKS gets washed out, they will end up with 17 points, making their chances slim.
  • If the match between DC and PBKS also gets washed out, PBKS will go ahead with 18 points.
  • If any of the last two games of RCB get washed out, they will also go ahead in terms of points.
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IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

With the IPL playoffs fast approaching in IPL 2025, let's take a look back at the teams that qualified for the IPL playoffs from 2008 to 2025.

May 22, 2025, 11:18 AM6 min read

IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2024 | sportzpoint.com

With the IPL 2025 playoffs just around the corner, the tension is reaching its peak. Over the years, the Indian Premier League has given fans plenty of memorable moments full of surprises at the fag end of the group stage. Generally, the fans have to wait till the last over of the group stage to know who will qualify for the IPL Playoffs.

Sometimes, it even goes to the final ball as well, to decide the fourth team to qualify.

From teams that regularly reach the playoffs to underdogs who’ve shocked everyone, the path to the final four has always been full of drama. 

Let's take a look at the IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025.

Read Also | Most Wickets in IPL history

2008 | RR, KXIP, CSK, DD

Rajasthan Royals were the table toppers in the 2008 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Rajsthan Royals topped the points table and were the inaugural champions of the 2008 IPL. Image | The Times of India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Rajasthan Royals (Champion) 14 11 3 22
Kings IX Punjab  14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings 14 8 6 16
Delhi Daredevils 14 7 6 15

2009 | DD, CSK, RCB, Deccan Chargers

Delhi Capitals were the table toppers in the 2009 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Capitals topped the points table in the 2nd edition of the IPL. Image | Sportskeeda
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Daredevils 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings 14 8 5 17
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16
Deccan Chargers (Champion) 14 7 7 14

2010 | MI, Deccan Chargers, CSK, RCB

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers in IPL 2010 | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers in the 3rd edition of the IPL. Image | Cricket Khabri
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians 14 10 4 20
Deccan Chargers 14 8 6 16
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 7 7 14
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

Read Also | Most IPL Finals: Teams with most final appearances in IPL history

2011 | RCB, CSK, MI, KKR 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the table toppers in 2011 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the table toppers of the 4th edition of IPL. Image | RCB
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 9 4 19
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

Read Also | IPL records: Most consecutive away wins in IPL history

2012 | DD, KKR, MI, CSK

Delhi Daredevils were the table toppers of the 2012 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Daredevils were the table toppers of the 5th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Daredevils 16 11 5 22
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 16 10 5 21
Mumbai Indians 16 10 6 20
Chennai Super Kings 16 8 7 17

2013 | CSK, MI, RR, SRH

Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers of 2013 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers for the 6th edition of IPL. Image | MPL
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Chennai Super Kings 16 11 5 22
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 16 11 5 22
Rajasthan Royals 16 10 6 20
Sunrisers Hyderabad 16 10 6 20

2014 | KXIP, KKR, CSK, MI

Kings IX Punjab were the table toppers of 2014 IPL | sportzpoint.com
kings IX Punjab were the table toppers of the 7th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Kings IX Punjab  14 11 3 22
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians 14 7 7 14

2015 | CSK, MI, RCB, RR 

Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers of the 8th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers of the 8th edition of IPL. Image | The New Indian Express
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 8 6 16
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 5 16
Rajasthan Royals 14 7 5 16

2016 | Gujarat Lions, RCB, SRH, KKR

Gujrat lions were the table toppers of the 9th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujrat lions were the table toppers of the 9th edition of IPL. Image | Cricket Country
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Lions 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Champion) 14 8 6 16
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

2017 | MI, RPSG, SRH, KKR

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and champions of the 10th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and champions of the 10th edition of IPL
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 10 4 20
Rising Pune Supergiants 14 9 5 18
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 8 5 17
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

2018 | SRH, CSK, KKR, RR

Sunrisers Hyderabad were the table toppers of the 11th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Sunrisers Hyderabad were the table toppers of the 11th edition of IPL. Image | Times of India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16
Rajasthan Royals 14 7 7 14

Read Also | SRH's poor performance and playoff hopes in IPL 2025: Can they rise?

2019 | MI, CSK, DC, SRH

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners of the 12th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners of the 12th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Delhi Capitals 14 9 5 18
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 6 8 12

2020 | MI, DC, SRH, RCB

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners for the 2nd consecutive time of the 13 edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners for the 2nd consecutive time of the 13 edition of IPL. Image | The Statesmen
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Delhi Capitals 14 8 6 16
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 7 7 14
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

2021 | DC, CSK, RCB, KKR

Delhi Capital were the table toppers of the 14th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Capital were the table toppers of the 14th edition of IPL. Image | DNA India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Capitals 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 7 7 14

2022 | GT, RR, LSG, RCB

Gujrat Titans were the table topper and winners of the 15th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujrat Titans were the table topper and winners of the 15th edition of IPL. Image | HT Auto
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans (Champion) 14 10 4 20
Rajasthan Royals 14 9 5 18
Lucknow Super Giants 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16

2023 | GT, LSG, CSK, MI

Gujarat Titans were the table toppers for the 2nd consecutive season in the 16th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujarat Titans were the table toppers for the 2nd consecutive season in the 16th edition of IPL. Image | Jagran English
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 8 5 17
Lucknow Super Giants 14 8 5 17
Mumbai Indians 14 8 6 16

2024 | KKR, SRH, RR, RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders were the table toppers for the first time and the winners in the 17th edition if IPL | sportzpoint.com
Kolkata Knight Riders were the table toppers for the first time and the winners in the 17th edition if IPL. Image | NDTV Sports
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 14 9 3 20
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 8 5 17
Rajasthan Royals 14 8 5 17
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

2025 | GT, RCB, PBKS, MI

IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans 12 9 3 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 12 8 3 17
Punjab Kings 12 8 3 17
Mumbai Indians 13 8 5 16

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Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times?

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times? Find out the ultimate answer to this major question and get the name of your favourite franchise among the pack of strong contenders.

May 21, 2025, 4:59 PM2 min read

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times? | sportzpoint.com

Achieving consistent playoffs mark is a big flex for IPL franchises. Some teams have made their way to the playoffs so many times that now it feels weird when they don't qualify.

We are very close to the playoffs of IPL 2025, and some teams have already booked their berth, adding a number to their playoff appearance.

So which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times? It is time to find out.

Chennai Super Kings (12 times)

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times? | sportzpoint.com
CSK lifting the trophy after being the champions of IPL 2023. Image | Instagram

Chennai Super Kings stands as the IPL playoffs King, having qualified 12 times in their 16 seasons. This unmatched legacy grows even stronger with their title winning history.

CSK also holds the record of reaching the IPL finals most number of times (10 times), and winning 5 out of them, in the years 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.

Read Also: Most IPL Finals: Teams with most final appearances in IPL history

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (10 times)

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times?  | sportzpoint.com
Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. Image | BBC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the 10-time playoff qualification mark in IPL 2025. They were among the first three teams to qualify for the playoff this season, which made it their 10th qualification.

This side is yet to grab the title despite having qualified several times. It will be interesting to see if they can achieve that in this season itself.

Read Also: IPL Playoffs: Teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats

Mumbai Indians (10 times)

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Mumbai Indians lifting the IPL trophy in 2019. Image | Instagram 

Mumbai Indians are another IPL powerhouse with exceptional playoffs record. They qualified for IPL playoffs 10 times and are also the five-time champions.

Their current position in IPL 2025 points table look pretty steady, and a win against DC would secure their spot in the playoffs, which obviously increases their count.

Can they make it to the playoffs for the 11th time? We will know soon.

Read Also: Suryavanshi touching Dhoni's feet: Here are 10 best moments of IPL 2025

Other teams with 5+ playoff qualification

Team Playoff qualification  Years
KKR 8 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024
SRH 7 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 
RR 6 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2024
DC 6 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2020, 2021

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