Published 15:14 IST, May 10th 2024

Here's the most unsuccessful team in IPL history, they are the most consistently poor team in IPL

The team holds the title for the least successful IPL team, maintaining a consistent record of poor performance throughout IPL history.

Reported by: Aryan Suraj Chadha
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In a thrilling IPL match yesterday, Royal Challengers (RCB) set a commanding total of 241/7 in 20 overs, with an outstanding performance by Virat Kohli, who was awarded Player of Match for his brilliant 92 runs off 47 balls. RCB's bowlers n displayed ir prowess by restricting Kings (PBKS) to 181 runs in 17 overs, securing a resounding victory by 60 runs. Harshal Patel's exceptional bowling, claiming 3 wickets for 38 runs, and Rajat Patidar's aggressive 55 off 23 balls were instrumental in RCB's triumph. match, held at HPCA Stadium, showcased an exceptional display of talent and skill from both teams.

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PBKS have been one of most struggling franchises in IPL history

Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen several clubs throughout years trying to make playoffs and succeed in order to earn a position. But for or teams, getting into playoffs has been difficult, with seasons of failure and constant struggle. Punjab Kings are unique among se clubs since y have record for most seasons in a row without participating in IPL playoffs.

Punjab Kings have t made playoffs in 10 seasons, from 2015 to 2024*, which is an incredible ten seasons. team has struggled to discover winning mix required to make it to postseason despite ir best efforts and several roster changes throughout years.

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Delhi Capitals, who were once kwn as Delhi Daredevils, are ar club that has encountered a similar situation. Delhi-based team missed playoffs six times in a row between 2013 and 2018, which was indicative of a difficult and inconsistent season on pitch.

It's interesting to remember that from 2009 to 2013, Punjab Kings owned record for longest stretch of consecutive seasons without making playoffs—five seasons of futility.

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  • Most consecutive seasons without making IPL playoffs: 
  • Punjab Kings - 10 (2015-2024)*. 
  • Delhi Capitals - 6 (2013-2018). 
  • Punjab Kings - 5 (2009-2013).

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Breaking out from this underachievement cycle is still a primary objective for both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. Fans anxiously anticipate se franchises' comeback and hope that se teams will turn around ir fortunes in seasons to come as y continue to rebuild and plan for future IPL campaigns.  In IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals, still have a chance to qualify for playoffs in 2024, y need to win against RCB and LSG in ir last two fixtures. Punjab on or hand are out after ir loss to RCB, and will take on RR and SRH before rapping up for 2024 season.

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15:14 IST, May 10th 2024