Which teams have endured longest playoff drought in IPL?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have endured the longest playoff drought in IPL, going 10 consecutive IPL seasons from 2015 to 2024 without making playoffs. They're followed by Delhi Capitals (DC), who have missed playoffs for six straight seasons. Rajasthan Royals (RR) had four consecutive seasons without playoffs, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had three straight seasons two times without playoffs.