The Playoff Puzzle: Why Gujarat Titans Deserve Their Title Favouritism The Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs have become a challenging stage for teams seeking to dethrone the champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Despite finishing top of the table and boasting an impressive record in the league stage, RCB's chances of retaining their title seem uncertain.
Since the playoff format was introduced in 2011, no team has won the IPL after starting from the first position. Instead, second placed teams have consistently dominated, claiming nine titles between them.