The IPL 2025 Playoffs battle has been whittled down to a tussle between three teams after Sunday’s double-header contests. Punjab Kings victory over the Rajasthan Royals ensured the qualification of themselves, the Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The three teams remain in a race to finish in the top-two, but a contest is on between the three teams following them on the standings for the fourth and final spot in the Playoffs.
Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants remain in contention for a Playoffs spot after four teams have been eliminated from the competition.
Mumbai Indians – 14 points
Best possible finish: 18 points
The recent blip against Gujarat Titans has put Mumbai in a precarious situation. They cannot afford any slip-ups, but MI’s superior Net Run Rate (NRR) could offer some cushion. If they are to win only one game from here, MI will hope it comes up against the Delhi Capitals, so as to prevent them from catching up on the table. In such a scenario, LSG can only match them with wins in their remaining games. Even then, Lucknow will put on a superb effort to wipe out MI’s command on NRR. However, MI can seal their Playoffs berth on their own, should they win both of their remaining fixtures.
Delhi Capitals – 13 points
Best possible finish: 17 points
A Wednesday showdown against MI could most likely seal the fate of the Playoffs spot for Delhi. Should they emerge victorious, DC can seal the Playoffs berth with a win over PBKS or hope that LSG do not make it 3/3 from here on.
Lucknow Super Giants – 10 points
Best possible finish – 16 points
LSG can only keep their hopes alive by winning all three remaining fixtures, starting with Monday’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With no contests lined up against either MI or DC, LSG will need some fortune to pour in from other results to make it through to the last-four.
IPL 2025 Points Table as of May 18
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | POINTS |
| 1 | GT (Q) | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0.795 | 18 |
| 2 | RCB (Q) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0.482 | 17 |
| 3 | PBKS (Q) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0.389 | 17 |
| 4 | MI | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1.156 | 14 |
| 5 | DC | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.260 | 13 |
| 6 | KKR | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0.193 | 12 |
| 7 | LSG | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | -0.469 | 10 |
| 8 | SRH | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | -1.192 | 7 |
| 9 | RR | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | -0.701 | 6 |
| 10 | CSK | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | -0.992 | 6 |
