What if every IPL Final result was reversed? How many trophies RCB would have won, along with all other teams?

3. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL in 2016 under the captaincy of David Warner, defeating RCB in the Final. If reversed, SRH would lose, and RCB would win.

Sunrisers Hyderabad lost the IPL Final in 2018 against Chennai Super Kings. If the results were reversed, they would have won. 

They also lost the 2024 IPL Final against Kolkata Knight Riders. In case of an alternative result, they would have won the title in 2024. 

Total IPL trophies for SRH in a reversed scenario: 2

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has reached the final 3 times (2009, 2011, and 2016) but has never won the trophy. If the results were reversed, RCB would have won 3 IPL trophies.

2009: RCB lost the Final to Deccan Chargers, but if the results were reversed, RCB would have won.

2011: RCB lost the Final to Chennai Super Kings, but if the results were reversed, RCB would have won.

2016: RCB lost the Final to Sunrisers Hyderabad, but if the results were reversed, RCB would have won.

IPL trophies for RCB in a reversed scenario: 3

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK is another powerhouse, with 5 IPL titles. In a reversed scenario, CSK would have lost the finals they won, but they would have gained titles from the finals they lost.

2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 Finals: CSK won these, so they would lose them in the reversed scenario.

2008 Final: CSK lost to Rajasthan Royals; they would have won this if the results were reversed

2012 Final: CSK lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru; they would have won this if the results were reversed

2013 Final: CSK lost to Mumbai Indians; they would have won this if the results were reversed.

2015 Final: CSK lost to Mumbai Indians; they would have won this if the results were reversed.

2019 Final: CSK lost to Mumbai Indians; they would have won this if the results were reversed

Total IPL trophies for CSK in a reversed scenario: 5