The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen several teams reach the final multiple times, but not every appearance result in a title. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have reached their fourth IPL final in 2025, reigniting hopes among fans that Season 18 could finally be their lucky charm after heartbreaks in 2009, 2011, and 2016. In each of those previous finals, RCB fell short—losing to Deccan Chargers in 2009, Chennai Super Kings in 2011, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016, despite strong campaigns and standout performances, especially from Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle.
Below is a comprehensive summary of how many finals each IPL team has lost, based on available records up to the 2025 season.
| Team | Finals Lost | Years Lost |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 5 | 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 3 | 2009, 2011, 2016 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 1 | 2010 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 1 | 2021 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 1 | 2022 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 2 | 2018, 2024 |
| Kings XI Punjab / Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 1 | 2014 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 1 | 2023 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 1 | 2020 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 1 | 2017 |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Have reached the IPL final 10 times, losing 5 of those finals. They hold the record for most final appearances and have an equal number of wins and losses in finals (5 each).
Mumbai Indians (MI): Have played 6 IPL finals, losing only once in 2010 to CSK. They won the other five finals they appeared in (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), making them the team with the most IPL titles and a very strong finals record.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Have reached the IPL final three times (2009, 2011, 2016) but have lost all three finals, making them the team with the most final appearances without a title.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Have won two IPL finals (2012, 2014) but lost the final in 2021.
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Rajasthan Royals (RR): Won the inaugural IPL final in 2008 but lost the final in 2022 to Gujarat Titans
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Won their maiden IPL final in 2016 but lost the final in 2018 to CSK. They reached the final again in 2024.
Gujarat Titans (GT): Reached the IPL final in their first two seasons, winning in 2022 but losing to CSK in 2023.
Delhi Capitals (DC): Reached the IPL final for the first time in 2020 but lost to Mumbai Indians.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Have reached only one IPL final in 2014 and lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.
Deccan Chargers: Won the IPL final in 2009 but lost in other seasons without reaching the final again
Rising Pune Supergiant: Reached the final once in 2017 and lost to Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller.
This overview highlights each IPL team’s record in finals losses, showcasing the mix of consistent finalists and those with fewer appearances but notable losses.
