Complete history of IPL Eliminator losses across all seasons 2011–2026. Which team has crashed out of the Eliminator the most? RCB, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals — the full record, team-by-team stats, and the brutal truth about the IPL's most unforgiving match.
Eliminator record: Won 1 (2011), Lost 3 · 5× IPL champions but 3 eliminator exits
3
LOSSES
3
🔵 Delhi Capitals / Delhi Daredevils (DC)
Lost in: 2012 (vs MI — Semi), 2019 (vs CSK), 2020 (vs SRH)
Multiple eliminator exits across different team names · Never won IPL title
2
LOSSES
4
🩷 Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Lost in: 2013 (vs MI), 2024 (vs RCB in eliminator where RCB won)
2 eliminator exits · 2008 IPL champions · Inconsistent playoff form
2
LOSSES
5
🟡 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Lost in: 2016 (vs SRH — famous Eliminator) · Won 2021 Eliminator vs RCB
1 eliminator exit · Lost the 2016 Eliminator to SRH who went on to win IPL
1
LOSS
📅 IPL Eliminator Results — Every Season 2011 to 2026
Season
Winner ✅
Loser ❌ (Eliminated)
Margin
Venue
2011
Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bangalore
4 wickets
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
2012
Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians
38 runs
M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru
2013
Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai Indians (Qualifier 2 win later)
Close finish
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2014
Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians
7 wickets
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2015
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Rajasthan Royals
Narrow win
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
2016
Sunrisers Hyderabad ★
Kolkata Knight Riders
22 runs
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
2017
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Narrow win
Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru
2018
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals
25 runs
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2019
Chennai Super Kings
Delhi Capitals
6 wickets
Vidarbha CA Stadium, Nagpur
2020
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Mumbai Indians
5 wickets
Sheikh Zayed, Abu Dhabi
2021
Kolkata Knight Riders
Royal Challengers Bangalore
4 wickets
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
2022
Lucknow Super Giants
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Narrow win
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2023
Lucknow Super Giants
Mumbai Indians
Close match
MA Chidambaram, Chennai
2024
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Rajasthan Royals
NM Stadium, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Gujarat Titans/Mumbai Indians
—
New PCA Stadium, Chandigarh
2026
TBD (May 27)
TBD — SRH vs RR
—
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, New Chandigarh
★ SRH 2016 is the only team to win the Eliminator AND go on to lift the IPL trophy.
🔍 Team-by-Team Eliminator Records
🔴 Royal Challengers Bangalore
3 Eliminator Losses (Most Ever)
RCB's Eliminator record is the worst in IPL history. They lost in 2011 (to MI), 2021 (to KKR with Sunil Narine's legendary 4-21), and 2022 (to LSG). They finally won the 2024 Eliminator vs RR and went on to win IPL 2025 — ending 18 years of hurt.
Years lost: 2011 · 2021 · 2022
💙 Mumbai Indians
3 Eliminator Losses
Despite being 5× IPL champions, MI has suffered 3 brutal Eliminator exits — losing to CSK twice (2012, 2014) and then to LSG in 2023. MI won the 2011 Eliminator over RCB but their later playoff record has been patchy despite regular title wins via the Qualifier route.
Years lost: 2012 · 2014 · 2023
🔵 Delhi Capitals
2+ Eliminator Losses
Delhi has never won the IPL title and has multiple Eliminator exits. One of the three teams without an IPL trophy, Delhi's playoff record features multiple exits at the Eliminator stage. They did reach the final in 2020 (losing to MI) but that came via the Qualifier route.
Multiple eliminator exits across seasons
🩷 Rajasthan Royals
2 Eliminator Losses
The inaugural IPL champions have had their share of Eliminator heartbreaks. Most notably they lost to RCB in the 2024 Eliminator — a result that contributed to RCB's 2025 title run. RR have never been the first team eliminated but the Eliminator has been unkind.
Years lost: 2015 (vs RCB) · 2024 (vs RCB)
📊 IPL Eliminator — Key Stats & Records
15
Total Eliminators Played (2011–2025)
1
Teams to Win IPL via Eliminator (SRH 2016)
0%
4th Place Teams Winning IPL Title
3×
Eliminator to Final (SRH 2016, KKR 2021, RCB 2024)
⭐ The SRH 2016 Miracle
Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 remain the only team in IPL history to win the title after entering via the Eliminator. Led by David Warner, SRH finished 3rd in the league stage, defeated KKR by 22 runs in the Eliminator, beat Gujarat Lions in Qualifier 2, and then edged RCB by 8 runs in the final. It is widely considered one of the most remarkable playoff runs in IPL history.
💀 The 4th Place CurseNo team finishing 4th in the league stage has ever won the IPL title. The 4th placed team must win the Eliminator, then Qualifier 2, then the Final — 3 consecutive wins needed. The stats back this up: in 15 editions, the team entering 4th has won 0 IPL titles. Even finishing 3rd (like SRH in 2016) is extremely difficult. The IPL rewards top 2 finishes significantly.
📊 Eliminator Win Rate by League Position
Teams finishing 3rd in the league stage win the Eliminator more often than 4th placed teams. The 3rd place advantage: if rain prevents a result, the 3rd placed team advances automatically without playing. This built-in weather advantage means finishing 3rd vs 4th makes a significant difference to Eliminator outcomes.
📈 CSK's Dominant Eliminator Record
Chennai Super Kings have been the most successful team at winning the Eliminator when they play. CSK won the 2012 Eliminator (vs MI), 2014 (vs MI), and 2019 (vs DC). This mirrors their overall playoff dominance — CSK have reached the knockout stages in 12 of 14 seasons, reaching the final 9 times. Their Eliminator record is the strongest of any team in the format's history.
🏏 The Sunil Narine 2021 Eliminator Masterclass
The 2021 IPL Eliminator between KKR and RCB in Sharjah is considered one of the greatest individual performances in Eliminator history. Sunil Narine took 4-21 to restrict RCB to 138-7, then opened the batting and smashed 26 off 15 balls to lead KKR's chase. KKR won by 4 wickets, eliminating Virat Kohli in his last match as RCB captain. It was the match that announced KKR's famous comeback run after resuming in UAE.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has lost the most IPL Eliminators — 3 times. They were eliminated in the Eliminator in 2011 (lost to Mumbai Indians), 2021 (lost to KKR in Sharjah — Sunil Narine masterclass), and 2022 (lost to Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens). RCB won the 2024 Eliminator vs Rajasthan Royals and then won IPL 2025, finally ending their 18-year title drought. Mumbai Indians have also lost 3 Eliminators (2012, 2014, 2023).
The IPL Eliminator is a knockout T20 match between the 3rd and 4th placed teams after the league stage. It was introduced in 2011 when the IPL changed from a simple semi-final format to the current 4-match playoff system. The loser of the Eliminator is completely out of the tournament with no second chance. The winner advances to Qualifier 2 to face the loser of Qualifier 1. There is no reserve day — if rain prevents a result, the 3rd placed team advances automatically.
Yes — but only once in 15 editions. Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 is the only team in IPL history to win the title after entering via the Eliminator route. David Warner led SRH to beat KKR by 22 runs in the Eliminator, then beat Gujarat Lions in Qualifier 2, and finally edged RCB by 8 runs in the final. Three teams have reached the final via the Eliminator: CSK 2012 (lost to KKR), KKR 2021 (lost to CSK), and SRH 2016 (won — the only success).
Royal Challengers Bangalore lost the 2021 IPL Eliminator to Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah, UAE. KKR won by 4 wickets. The match is famous for Sunil Narine's all-round masterclass — he took 4-21 to restrict RCB to 138-7 and then smashed 26 off 15 balls as an opener to lead KKR's chase. It was also Virat Kohli's last match as RCB captain, making the elimination particularly emotional. KKR's comeback run in UAE — winning 6 of their last 8 games — is considered one of the great IPL playoff stories.
Rajasthan Royals lost the IPL 2024 Eliminator to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on May 22, 2024. RCB won the match to advance to Qualifier 2. This was a turning point for RCB — they went on to beat Rajasthan in the final and win their first ever IPL title in 2025. RR's elimination was all the more bitter as they had been top of the table for much of the season before losing form at the end.
Mumbai Indians lost the IPL 2023 Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. LSG won the match to advance to Qualifier 2. This was Mumbai Indians' third Eliminator exit — adding to their 2012 and 2014 losses. Despite being 5-time IPL champions, MI has had a surprisingly poor record in the Eliminator stage of the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL Eliminator 3 times — in 2012 (vs Mumbai Indians, 38-run win), 2014 (vs Mumbai Indians, 7-wicket win), and 2019 (vs Delhi Capitals, 6-wicket win). CSK have the best Eliminator win rate of any team. MS Dhoni's 51* off 20 balls in the 2012 Eliminator against MI is considered one of the best Eliminator performances ever. CSK went on to reach the final in all three years they won the Eliminator.
IPL Eliminator ek knockout match hota hai jisme points table mein 3rd aur 4th position par rahi teams ek dusre se khelti hain. Jo team harti hai, woh tournament se bahar ho jaati hai — koi doosra mauka nahi milta. Jeetnewali team Qualifier 2 khelti hai. 2011 se yeh format chal raha hai. Sirf Sunrisers Hyderabad 2016 mein Eliminator jeetne ke baad IPL title jeet payi hai. Agar baarish ki wajah se match nahi hota, toh 3rd position wali team aage badhti hai.
No team finishing 4th in the IPL league stage has ever won the title — in 15 editions of the current format (2011–2025). A 4th placed team must win 3 consecutive matches: the Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. The pressure is maximum with no safety net at any stage. Even finishing 3rd is very hard — only SRH (2016) has done it from 3rd place. The IPL's playoff structure heavily rewards top 2 finishes, giving those teams two chances to reach the final. 4th place provides zero cushion anywhere in the playoffs.
Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants — being newer franchises with fewer playoff appearances — have strong Eliminator records. LSG won the Eliminator in both 2022 (vs RCB) and 2023 (vs MI). GT qualified for the final via the Qualifier route in their debut seasons (2022, 2023) and did not lose an Eliminator. CSK have the best veteran Eliminator record, winning all 3 times they faced it. Rajasthan Royals won one Eliminator (2015 vs RCB, 2018 vs RR... records vary by season).
There is no reserve day for the IPL Eliminator. If rain washes out the match without producing a result, the higher-ranked team (3rd place team) automatically advances to Qualifier 2. The 4th placed team is eliminated without playing a ball. This means the weather itself is effectively stacked against the team that finished 4th. This rain rule is one of the most debated aspects of the IPL playoff format, as it can eliminate a team unfairly due to weather beyond anyone's control.
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The IPL 2026 Eliminator is scheduled for May 27, 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The match features Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals. RCB and Gujarat Titans qualified via Qualifier 1. The result of the 2026 Eliminator will be updated here once the match is played. Stay tuned to 365CBTF for live IPL betting updates.
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