The team with the best record in IPL playoffs is unquestionably:
🏆 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
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Playoff Matches Played: 28
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Playoff Wins: 18
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Playoff Winning %: ~64.3% (highest among all teams)
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Titles: 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 (200+ finals appearances: 10!)
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Captain: MS Dhoni (in all playoff appearances)
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Why it’s special:
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CSK have been to the playoffs 12 times in 14 seasons they've played.
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They’ve reached the final 10 times, the most in IPL history.
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Their ability to win key knockout matches consistently makes them the most clutch team in playoff history.
🥈 Mumbai Indians (MI)
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Playoff Matches Played: 17
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Playoff Wins: 10
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Winning %: ~59%
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Titles: 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
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Strength: MI have the most titles (tied with CSK), and they peak in the business end, especially under Rohit Sharma.
Other Notable Teams in Playoffs:
| Team |
Playoff Matches |
Wins |
Finals Reached |
Titles |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
11 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
10 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) |
14 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) |
10 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
📈 Summary:
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Best overall playoff team: CSK (dominance + consistency)
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Most titles: CSK & MI (5 each)
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Most finals played: CSK (10 finals)
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Best under pressure: Both CSK and MI have proven themselves clutch, but CSK edges out in playoff wins and appearances.
Want a deep dive into CSK’s playoff path each season or a ranking of best individual playoff performances? Let me know!