RCB favourites to finish in Top 2, MI, GT, PBKS lead intense mid-table battle; CSK, RR, SRH officially eliminated
May 6, 2025 | As IPL 2025 heads into its final stretch, the battle for the playoff spots is tighter than ever. With Sunrisers Hyderabad officially out after a washout against Delhi Capitals, only seven teams remain in contention for the coveted Top 4 spots. Here’s a breakdown of where each team stands in the race:
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✅ Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Points: 16 (11 matches)
- Scenario: One more win almost guarantees a playoff berth. Two wins in remaining matches likely secure a Top 2 finish.
- Status: Favourites to qualify
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🔁 Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Points: Not specified (post-LSG win)
- Scenario: 2 wins in the remaining 3 games will ensure qualification. Can still qualify with 1 win, but that would depend on Net Run Rate (NRR) and other match results.
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🔁 Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Points: 14 (11 matches)
- Scenario: In red-hot form with 6 consecutive wins. 2 wins in final 3 matches will confirm a Top 4 spot.
- Status: Well-positioned
🔁 Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Points: 14 (10 matches)
- Scenario: Need just 2 wins from 4 matches to qualify. Still have room to push for a Top 2 finish.
- Status: Favourites to reach playoffs
🔁 Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Points: Affected by rainout vs SRH
- Scenario: Must win 2 of their final 3 matches to stay alive in the race. Their NRR and competition results will play a crucial role.
- Status: Hanging in the balance
⚠️ Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Points: Not mentioned
- Scenario: Must win all 3 remaining matches to reach 17 points. Even that might not be enough — NRR and other results could still keep them out.
- Status: Outside chance
⚠️ Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Points: Not specified
- Scenario: Must win all 3 remaining matches to reach 16 points. Will need other results to go their way.
- Status: Difficult path ahead
❌ Eliminated Teams
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
These three sides have officially crashed out of IPL 2025.
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