IPL playoff eliminations: Which team crashed out first in every IPL season?

MORE:Did Hardik Pandya unfollow MI on social media?

Here is the full list of every team that has had the misfortune of being first eliminated across all 19 IPL seasons:

Which IPL team have been eliminated first most times?

Deccan Chargers and Delhi Capitals both share the unwanted record of three first eliminations each, though the Chargers did so in just five seasons of existence, making their record arguably more damning.

MORE:Bowling liability to playoff force: How Sunrisers Hyderabad flipped the script in IPL 2026

Which teams have never been the first to be eliminated in an IPL season?

For all the drama surrounding early eliminations, some franchises have managed to avoid the embarrassment of being the first side knocked out in IPL history. As of 2026, two current teams have never held that distinction:

1. **Gujarat Titans:**The newest entrant among this group, GT have been one of the most consistent teams since their debut in 2022, reaching the final in each of their first two seasons. They have never come close to being the first to be eliminated.
2. Rajasthan Royals — The inaugural IPL champions have had several difficult seasons over the years, but have never been the first side mathematically out of contention in any edition of the tournament.

To keep up to date with all the latest cricket news and share your opinion on the biggest topics visit our***Facebook***, ***InstagramandX (Twitter)***pages.