The IPL 2025 is back in action on Saturday with the RCB vs KKR at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With 13 games left in the tournament, as many as 7 teams are still in contention for a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are best placed to qualify for Top 4. However, not one team is yet certain to make the playoffs.
IPL 2025 playoff scenarios: How teams can qualify
Gujarat Titans – Matches: 11, Wins: 8, Losses: 3, Points: 16, NRR: +0.793
Gujarat Titans need just one more win from their remaining three games to secure a place in the playoffs. Even with two wins, the Shubman Gill-led side is likely to make the playoffs. The 2022 champions would be eyeing to finish in the Top Two, providing a valuable second chance to qualify for the finals.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Matches: 11, Wins: 8, Losses: 3, Points: 16, NRR: +0.482
RCB are in the same boat as the Gujarat Titans. The Rajat Patidar-led team also require one win from their last three matches to seal a playoff spot. Winning all three would greatly enhance their chances of finishing in the top two and two could guarantee them a spot in Qualifier 1,
Punjab Kings – Matches: 11, Wins: 7, Losses: 4, NR: 1, Points: 15, NRR: +0.376
Punjab Kings have 15 points in 11 games after their game against Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain. 2 wins in the remaining 3 games would take them to 19 points, ensuring qualification. PBKS need to win their remaining matches to reach 21 points, which would all but guarantee them a place in the Top 2.
Mumbai Indians – Matches: 12, Wins: 7, Losses: 5, Points: 14, NRR: +1.156
Mumbai Indians need to win both games to make the playoffs. Should they win both games, they will qualify for certain. Should they lose any, they will need to rely on results in other games.
Delhi Capitals – Matches: 11, Wins: 5, Losses: 5, NR: 1, Points: 13, NRR: +0.362
Delhi Capitals have 13 points in 11 games, and get to a maximum of 19 points should they win all their games. 3 wins would definitely guarantee qualification. However, they face all teams higher than them in the points table. Any defeat and they are staring at results to go in their favour in the other matches.
Among these, the clash against MI holds the most significance, as MI are direct contenders for the fourth playoff spot. A win against MI, combined with a victory over either GT or PBKS, would put DC in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs.
Kolkata Knight Riders – Matches: 12, Wins: 5, Losses: 6, NR: 1, Points: 11, NRR: +0.193
Kolkata Knight Riders can get only a maximum of 15 points should they win both their games. However, even then, the defending champions need results to significantly go their way.
Lucknow Super Giants – Matches: 11, Wins: 5, Losses: 6, Points: 10, NRR: -0.469
LSG must win all three of their remaining matches to reach 16 points. Even then, Rishabh Pant’s side would need They will also need favourable outcomes from other fixtures. They will also need strong net run rate to stay in contention for a spot in the playoffs.
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