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.
2011 | RCB, CSK, MI, KKR
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
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2012 | DD, KKR, MI, CSK
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 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 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. 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. 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
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. 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
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2019 | MI, CSK, DC, SRH
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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