After the Kolkata Cavaliers beat the Delhi Capitals, the playoff scene of IPL 2025 has become even more interesting. With the league phase finale, let’s take a look at the qualification opportunities for all ten teams.
The playoff scene for IPL 2025 took an interesting turn after the Kolkata Cavaliers beat the Delhi Capital after they beat the Delhi Capital in a away game on Tuesday. Despite dominating the first half of the game, the Delhi Capitals have struggled to keep themselves in their form in recent matches and lost two straight times. As a result, the side of Axar Patel’s leadership is now fourth with 12 points in 10 games. Royal Challenger Bengaluru is currently leading the seat, with the Mumbai Indians following behind after winning the top four in five straight wins.
The Kolkata Cavaliers beat Delhi, and the Kolkata Cavaliers also positioned themselves as a contender for the playoff spot. The defending champion is currently ranked seventh in the IPL standings, amassing 9 points from 10 games. As the league phase ends, let’s take a look at the playoff points for each team:
1. Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB)
Points: 14 | Remaining matches: 4
The RCB is about to qualify under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. The remaining matches require only two wins and they are ready to finish the top 4. For them, the next challenge is ensuring the top 2 piece finish.
2. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Points: 12 | Remaining matches: 4
Hardik Pandya’s team is currently enjoying a five-game winning streak. Two wins could get a spot in the playoffs, while winning three games could get the top 2 in the rankings.
3. Gujarat Titan (GT)
Points: 12 | The remaining matches: 5
GT has five games left at the moment, with only two wins, and they can get a place in the top 4. ShubmanGill’s team continues to be one of the most important contenders in the league.
4. Delhi Capital (DC)
Points: 10 | Remaining matches: 4
Despite a promising start, DC has won four losses in the last six games. To maintain control of the fate of the playoffs, they must win at least two victories.
5. King of Punjab (PBK)
Points: 11 | The remaining matches: 5
Recently, the rain-affected match against KKR resulted in PBK only 1 point, which kept them eligible for competition. To secure their position confidently, they will need to win at least three games. However, two wins are still sufficient based on its net running rate (NRR).
6. Lucknow Super Giant (LSG)
Points: 10 | Remaining matches: 4
In order for LSG to gain a place in the playoffs, they must at least win in the remaining four games. The inconsistent performance of teams is the reason for people’s attention and must be addressed to achieve their goals.
7. Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR)
Points: 10 | Remaining matches: 4
The victory over DC provided great motivation for KKR. To remain competitive, they must win at least three games, the best four games.
8. RAJASTHANROYALS (RR)
Points: 8 | Remaining matches: 4
Despite a challenging path, Rajasthan Royals are still competing for a place in the playoffs. To secure their position, they have to win all the remaining games and rely on good results from other teams. The team’s fate is in balance as they strive to achieve their goal of heading to the next stage of the game.
9. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Points: 6 | The remaining matches: 5
SRH must win in all upcoming matches to maintain its chances of qualifying. Success does not depend only on winning all the remaining games, but on the consistency of other results.
10. ChennaiSuper Kings (CSK)
Points: 4 | The remaining matches: 5
Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, is in a volatile position. Even if they want to win five straight games, they can only reach 14 points. Unfortunately, their net run rate greatly reduces any chance of entering the playoffs.
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