IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals assured top-4 finish, a look at RR's playoff record

By Prakhar Sachdeo CNBC-TV18.com Published May 15, 2024

Rajasthan Royals are the second team to qualify for this year's IPL playoffs. A look at RR's playoff records over the years

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2008 Season

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2013 Season

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2015 Season

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2018 Season

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2022 Season

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