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RCB IPL Title Drought

Verified answer: RCB went 18 consecutive seasons (2008-2024) without an IPL title before winning in 2025.

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How long did RCB go without winning the IPL?

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru went 18 consecutive IPL seasons (2008–2024) without winning the title — despite appearing in multiple finals. They finally won in 2025, then defended in 2026.

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RCB appeared in IPL finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016 without winning. Source: Cricsheet CC BY 3.0.

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