Which IPL franchise has reached the final three times (2009, 2011, 2016) without ever winning the title, until their maiden triumph in 2025?

Answer Explanation

Royal Challengers Bangalore (Bengaluru) lost finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 before finally winning their first IPL title in 2025.

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94% of quiz players who faced this question picked Royal Challengers Bangalore. That makes it easier than most IPL questions, where 67% get it right on average. The most popular wrong answer was Punjab Kings (6%).

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