IPL 2025 Playoffs: IPL 2025 is going to do something new. Point table proof is that this time the fight across is being fought more vigorously. That is why the playoff race became such that even 16 or 17 points are not guaranteed to qualify. Remember, one of the 4 teams played last time qualified with 14 points. When the number of matches has not changed nor teams in the IPL in a year, then why the playoff race has become more difficult this time. After all, who is at the forefront of this race and whose expectations are based on Agn-Magar. Let’s know
RCB tops with 16 points
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is moving towards the playoffs at a high speed this time. He has won 8 out of 11 of his 11 matches. He is number one in the point table with 16 points. If he defeated Lucknow (LSG) in the next three matches and loses to Hyderabad (SRH) and KKR, then 18 points will go. 18 points are guaranteed to playoffs. If RCB wins two or three matches in its 3, then it will make it to the top-2. If this happens, it can have 20 or more marks. If RCB cannot win one of the remaining matches, then despite 16 points, the playoffs can be out of the race.
Punjab Kings at number two with 15 points
Punjab Kings have won 7 out of their 11 matches. One of his matches was canceled due to rain. In this way it has 15 points. If he loses Delhi (DC) and Mumbai (Mi) in the remaining matches and wins from Rajasthan (RR), he will have 17 points. If he wins his two matches, he will get 19 points.
Mumbai Indians at number three with 14
Mumbai Indians have won 7 out of their 11 matches. He is now at number three with 14 points. If he defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab (PBKS) in the remaining matches and loses to Delhi (DC), he will get 18 points.
14 points of Gujarat Titans also
Gujarat Titans have won 7 out of 10 matches. He has 14 points equal to Mumbai. However, it is at number four due to being behind in the runrate. If Gujarat defeats Lucknow (LSG) and Chennai (CSK) out of the remaining matches, then it will get 18 points. Then it will not matter to lose to Mumbai (Mi) and Delhi (DC). Gujarat still has 4 matches left.
Delhi Capitals also in 18 points race
Like RCB, Mumbai, and Gujarat, Delhi can easily reach 18 points. That too when these three teams score 18 points. Delhi will have to defeat Gujarat (GT), Punjab (PBKS), Mumbai (Mi) for this. After this, even if he loses to Hyderabad (SRH), his expectations will not be shocked.
KKR can also reach 17 points
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have defeated Rajasthan Royals and scored their points 11. If she defeats Chennai (CSK), Hyderabad (SRH), and Bengaluru (RCB) in the remaining matches, then it will reach 17 points. This will not affect the health of CSK and SRH. RCB can also reach 18 points by losing to KKR.
Lucknow supergiants’ hope faded
The car of Lucknow Supergiants is seen derailing. She has lost the last three matches. Now she cannot go beyond 16 points in the point table. To reach 16 points, he will also have to win the remaining three of his matches, which are not going to be easy. Apart from this, even if Lucknow reaches 16 points, it will qualify for the playoffs only then at least three teams of Top-6 lose their two matches.
