The league stage of IPL 2026 concluded on May 24, with the knockout stage set to begin after a one-day break, while Qualifier 1 will be played on 26 May. Four franchises that qualified for the playoffs are Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
As RCB and GT hold the first and second spots, they will lock horns against each other at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, while Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face each other on May 27 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.
Highest successful run chases in IPL playoffs history
Ahead of Qualifier 1, let’s dive into this story and find out about the team with the highest successful run chases in IPL playoffs history.
1. Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2025 – Qualifier 2)
Punjab Kings, the runner-up of IPL 2025, tops the list of the top 5 highest successful run chases in IPL playoffs history. Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS registered a dominant 5-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 season on June 1, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing a massive target of 204, captain Shreyas Iyer starred with an unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls to guide Punjab into the final.
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2. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab (IPL 2014 – Final)
IPL 2014 Final was played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. KXIP managed to score 199 in their 20 overs, thanks to an impressive ton by Wriddhiman Saha, however, Gautam Gambhir-led KKR chased the target easily in 19.3 overs, and won the match by 3-wickets to secure their second IPL title.
3. Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2012 – Final)
Chennai Super Kings managed to post a total of 190/3 in their 20 overs in IPL 2012 final against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Chepauk Stadium. KKR comfortably chased down the target in 19.4 overs, thanks to an impressive batting show from Manvider Bisla (89) and Jacques Kallis (69). In 2012 KKR clinched their maiden IPL title under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir.
4. Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2022 – Final)
In IPL 2022 Qualifier 1, Rajasthan Royals posted a target of 188/6 in their 20 overs after an impressive batting display from Jos Buttler. However, Gujarat Titans easily chased down the target in 19.3 overs with an all-round batting performance. GT also clinched their maiden IPL title in 2022 under the leadership of Hardik Pandya.
5. Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL 2018 – Final)
The IPL 2018 final was played between the Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. SRH posted 178/6 in their 20 overs, which was easily chased by the Kings in 18.3 overs, thanks to a brilliant ton by Shane Watson. CSK clinched their third title that season.
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