List of Teams That Collapsed in IPL Playoffs
IPL teams that dominated the league stage but suffered shocking exits or heavy defeats in the knockout stages.
Reaching the IPL playoffs is tough, but performing under knockout pressure is even harder. Several strong league-stage performers have suffered heartbreaking or humiliating collapses in Eliminators, Qualifiers, or Finals. These moments often become talking points for seasons.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Multiple playoff collapses |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals 2020 Final collapse |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad 2024 Final collapse |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians 2023 Qualifier collapse |
| 5 | Punjab Kings 2025 Final collapse |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals 2022 Eliminator exit |
| 7 | Gujarat Titans 2023 Final loss |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders Early playoff exits (pre-2024) |
| 9 | Lucknow Super Giants 2023 Playoff exit |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings Rare 2022 Playoff miss & collapses |
| 11 | Common Collapse Pattern League leaders to early exit |
| 12 | Biggest Playoff Collapse Insight High expectations vs reality |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 25, 2026.
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