How many times has Qualifier 1 winner lifted IPL trophy?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala on Tuesday. The playoff format in IPL was introduced in 2011. Qualifier 1 winner has gone on to win the IPL 12 times in the 15 seasons. In IPL 2025, RCB won Qualifier 1 against PBKS and went on to beat them in final.