KKR’s victory keeps playoff hopes alive for all 10 franchises as the qualification battle intensifies heading into the final phase of the league.
April 30, 2025: IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios: Qualification Hangs in the Balance for All 10 Teams After KKR Beat DC
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a crucial blow to the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday, winning their IPL 2025 clash and throwing the playoff qualification race wide open. With the tournament nearing its climax, all 10 teams still remain in contention—mathematically—for a place in the top four.
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Here’s how the playoff picture looks for each team:
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Points: 14 | Matches Left: 4
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, are closing in on qualification. Two wins from their remaining games will all but seal a top 4 spot. Securing a top-2 finish remains their next challenge.
2. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Points: 12 | Matches Left: 4
Hardik Pandya’s side is on a five-match winning streak. Two more wins should be enough for a playoff berth, while three could ensure a top-2 position.
3. Gujarat Titans (GT)
Points: 12 | Matches Left: 5
GT have five matches in hand, and even just two wins could secure them a place in the top 4. Shubman Gill’s team remains among the top contenders.
4. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Points: 10 | Matches Left: 4
Despite a strong start, DC have slipped with four losses in their last six matches. They’ll need at least two more wins to stay in control of their playoff destiny.
5. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Points: 11 | Matches Left: 5
The washed-out match against KKR added just a point, keeping PBKS in contention. They need at least three more wins to qualify confidently; two may still be enough depending on NRR.
6. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Points: 10 | Matches Left: 4
LSG must win three of their remaining four matches to realistically make it to the playoffs. Their inconsistent form remains a concern.
7. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Points: 10 | Matches Left: 4
The win over DC gave KKR a massive boost. They must now win at least three more matches, ideally four, to stay in the hunt.
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Points: 8 | Matches Left: 4
Still mathematically alive, RR need to win all their remaining games and hope for favourable outcomes elsewhere to make the cut.
9. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Points: 6 | Matches Left: 5
SRH can’t afford a single loss from this point. Their qualification depends not only on winning all remaining games but also on other results falling in place.
10. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Points: 4 | Matches Left: 5 | NRR: -1.302
MS Dhoni’s CSK are hanging by a thread. Even five straight wins would only take them to 14 points, and their poor NRR significantly dents any realistic playoff hopes.
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