Over the years, RR has built a reputation for supporting young talent, making smart strategic decisions and excelling in pressure situations. IPL 2026 Signaling another playoff appearance for the franchise, the Royals will once again hope to convert the momentum into silverware as they continue their quest for a second IPL title.
Here’s how Rajasthan Royals have performed in the IPL playoffs:
As the IPL playoffs get underway, let’s see how Rajasthan Royals have performed on the biggest stage of the playoffs:
IPL 2008: Champion
famous shane warne Under the leadership of, Rajasthan Royals shocked the cricket world in the first IPL season. Despite lacking the star power of many other franchises, RR topped the league stage with 11 wins and maintained that momentum into the playoffs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In the final against, Yusuf Pathan played a brilliant inning of 56 runs in 39 balls, helping RR post a competitive total. In a contest that lasted till the last over, the Royals won by three wickets with one ball to spare, lifting their first IPL trophy.
IPL 2013: Qualifier 2
Rahul Dravid Under the leadership of, RR enjoyed a disciplined and balanced campaign and finished third in the table. Royals first Delhi Daredevils Took a step closer to the finals by defeating India in the eliminator. However, their journey into Qualifier 2 Mumbai Indians (MI) Where RR struggled with the batting while chasing the challenging target. Despite the defeat, the campaign was widely praised for the team’s consistency and tactical execution.
IPL 2015: Eliminator
Rajasthan Royals once again made it to the playoffs, when they finished fourth in the points table. Ajinkya Rahane Under the leadership of RR, RR showed resilience during the league stage. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) In the eliminator against, Royals tried hard but failed to chase down a tough target. Their batting line-up was unable to maintain momentum during the middle overs, resulting in an early playoff exit.
IPL 2018: Eliminator
After a two-year suspension, RR made an instant impact by qualifying for the playoffs in IPL 2018. Under Rahane’s leadership, the Royals finished fourth and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Booked an eliminator match against.
Playing at the Eden Gardens, RR struggled to build partnerships while chasing the target and eventually lost by 25 runs. Despite the defeat, their comeback season was considered a strong statement after two years away from the tournament.
IPL 2022: Runner-up
IPL 2022 Sanjeev Samson Marked one of the finest campaigns of the modern era for RR under the leadership of. The Royals finished second in the league stage and were part of one of the most balanced squads of the tournament. Gujarat Titans (GT) After losing Qualifier 1 against, RR made a strong comeback by convincingly defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 2. However, in the final against GT, the Royals failed to defend their total and finished as runners-up, missing out on a second IPL title.
IPL 2024: Qualifier 2
Rajasthan Royals once again enjoyed a strong season under Samson and made the playoffs after finishing third in the table. The team showed consistency throughout the campaign, including impressive performances from their batting and bowling units. RR reached Qualifier 2 but Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Had to face defeat against. Despite stellar performances from individual players, the Royals failed to deliver a complete performance in the knockout encounter, ending their title hopes.
IPL 2026: Reached the eliminator
Royals achieved a dramatic playoff qualification by defeating Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026. The win confirmed their top four finish and kept their title ambitions alive. jofra archer Made an impact with both ball and bat. RR are now set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator at New Chandigarh, where they will look to continue their playoff journey and move closer to another IPL final.
