Not RCB or SRH! Historic playoff results make Gujarat Titans strongest contenders for IPL 2026 trophy
The IPL 2026 playoffs are shaping up to be competitive, with the Gujarat Titans emerging as strong contenders for the title. Despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru finishing first in the league, historical trends suggest that the second-placed team often has the upper hand in the playoffs. The current playoff format, introduced in 2011, has favored teams that finish in the top two positions.
- ▪Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished at the top of the points table in IPL 2026.
- ▪Gujarat Titans, along with RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad, ended the league stage with 18 points.
- ▪Since the playoff format was introduced in 2011, the second-placed team has won the IPL title more frequently than the first-placed team.
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