6 teams that have qualified for the playoffs for the most number of times

#5 Rajasthan Royals (4 times)

Rajasthan Royals, the winners of the first season of the IPL have looked ordinary after the inaugural season. After the first season, they failed to qualify for the playoffs for 4 seasons in a row. The team was banned from the tournament in 2016 and 2017 and returned in the 2018 season to make a strong statement.

Overall in the IPL, they have qualified for the playoffs 4 times. Their best season came in 2008, where they finished at the top of the table after winning 11 of the 14 league stage matches. They played their only final in 2008 and won it to become the first team to win the IPL.