RR’s record in IPL Playoffs ahead of IPL 2026 Eliminator match vs SRH

The inaugural champion of the Indian Premier League in 2008, Rajasthan Royals (RR), are still waiting to lift their second. Despite a bright start this season, RR had to wait till the last day of the league stage to seal their IPL 2026 playoffs qualification following a chaotic middle-table battle. Riyan Parag & Co defeated five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the final league day match to advance to the playoffs, finishing in fourth place with 8 wins in 14 games and 16 points under their belt. 

With this, it is only the sixth time RR will make their appearance in the IPL playoffs, having featured previously in five playoffs, including the final in 2024. Overall, Rajasthan have played 11 matches in the playoffs, winning just five, losing six. While a lot has changed since their maiden title triumph in 2008, their only second final appearance was in 2022 under Sanju Samson’s captaincy. RR lost the final to Gujarat Titans by 7 wickets. 

With Riyan Parag taking over the captaincy following Sanju Samson’s departure to Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals are a new unit. They have a new face in a 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. With Jofra Archer leading the bowling attack, RR will look to end their 17-year title drought. 

RR record in IPL Playoffs

It must be noted that the IPL playoffs were introduced in 2011. Before that, the league followed the semi-finals and final format between 2008 and 2010.

RR’s record in playoffs match-wise

Rajasthan Royals have progressed into the finals of IPL history only twice and returned victorious in the inaugural edition of the tournament. However, they have played the Eliminator four times since 2008 and will be taking the field in their fifth Eliminator on May 27 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. RR have a 2-2 record in the Eliminator. They have won two, in 2013 (vs SRH) and 2024 (vs RCB).

Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, RR have a 1-1 record in the playoffs. RR won the Eliminator in 2013 against SRH and lost the Qualifier 2 in 2024.

List of all RR playoffs matches

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