In IPL 2026, a unique record has been set as all four playoff teams—RCB, GT, RR, and SRH—have won the trophy exactly once before. This is the first time in IPL history that no multi-time champions like CSK, MI, or KKR are in the playoffs. RCB enters as the defending champion after their 2025 win. The playoffs begin on May 26 with Qualifier 1 between RCB and GT in Dharamshala, culminating in the grand final on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-2026-playoffs-each-of-the-four-qualifying-teams-have-won-the-ipl-only-once-1190452.html #creator program