The playoff race is heated in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Even after 55 completed games at the 70-match league, there was no single place of playoffs. On Monday, May 5, Delhi’s capitals were rescued by Rain in Hyderabad when they escaped with a point on the launching display. Delhi sat in fifth place on the table and created one of his poorest tap performances of the season and worked at 133 for 7 in 20 overs. But the gods of the rain saved them further blushing when Sunrisers denied the chances of persecution.
While This meant the end of Sunrisers Hyderabad Hope for Play -offDelhi remained alive and raised a key point to keep the pressure on the first four.
When we head for the last two weeks of the league scene, Royal Challengers Bengalur, Pandjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are locked in battle to ensure the two best. Delhi Capitals, advocate of champions of Kalkata Knight, and Super Giants Lucknow remain in pursuit of bed anchors.
IPL 2025, SRH VS DC: emphasizing
Meanwhile, three former champions – SRH, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals – bowed from the play -off race.
While the burglary to the top four remains the main goal for seven candidates, the leading teams look at the top place that offers another opportunity to achieve the final, while the defeated qualifier 1 gained another shot in the 2 qualifying against the winner of the eliminator.
RCBs are currently in the position of pole and are trying to complete the first time since they completed the runners in 2016. Although they have reached the playoffs four times since 2016, they failed to realize the finals on every occasion. This time, RCB will eagerly break this formula and make money on the dynamics that they built this season.
IPL table 2025 points
Play -FF scenarios have explained
How can RCB finish in TOP 2
- RCB (currently 16 points out of 11 matches) are in a strong position. If they win 2 of their last 3 games (VS LSG, SRH and KKR), they will reach 20 points, which is usually enough to ensure the highest goal.
- The victory of all 3 (completion at 22 points) will guarantee them the best place.
- Slip-up (1 victory out of 3) will mean that they need other top applicants such as PBK, Mi and GT to lose at least 1-2 games.
- Beating KKR (the opponent still in the race) will also be directly the chances of their competitor.
- Their NRR (+0,482) is solid, but improving large victories, especially against low SRH, will further protect its position in the case of binding on points.
The worst scenario: If RCB loses all 3 games, they will remain stuck at 16 points. This could be released from the TOP 2, or even on 4./5, if teams like PBKS, GT, Mi and DC win their games and overtake them on points and NRRs.
RCB – other matches
- vs lsg 9. May
- vs SRH 13.
- Vs Krk 17. May
As PBKS can complete in TOP 2
- PBKS (15 points out of 11 matches) must win at least 2 out of 3 (vs DC, Mi, RR) to reach 19 points.
- The victory of all 3 (ending 21 points) would almost guarantee a top 2 place.
- The key accessories are their match against Mi 11 May – victory that would strengthen PBKS directly back to Mi, another TOP 2 candidate.
- If they lose DC or RR, they will have to rely on Mi, GT and DC points.
- Their NRR (+0,376) is decent, but they will have to win large, especially if they end up tied at 18-20 points with teams like GT and Mi (both now have a higher NRR).
The worst scenario: Loss of all 3 would leave them at 15 points, which may not even provide the place of playoffs if the teams below them (DC, KRK) voltage for 16-18 points. In this case they risk completing 5 or 6 ..
PBKS – other matches
- vs dc 8.
- Vs Mi 11. May
- vs rr 16. May
How can she finish in the top 2
- Mi (14 points out of 11 matches) have 3 hard games (VS GT, PBKS, DC), all against colleagues to candidates.
- The victory of all 3 (reaching 20 points) would almost certainly ensure a top 2 place.
- If they win 2 out of 3 (ending at 18), they will depend on RCB, PBKS and GT sliding up.
- Their NRR (+1,274) is the best in the league – which means that if it ends up tied on points with others, it is very likely to pass.
- The beating of GT and PBKS directly weakens the top 2 hopes of these rivals, so their fate is largely in their own hands.
The worst case: If they lose all 3, it ends at 14 points. This might see that it is completely missed on the play -off (finish 5 or 6.) if DC, KKR or even LSG wins and pass around 14. Their great NRR will help in tie, but not if they are for points.
Mi – other matches
- vs Gt 6. May
- vs pbks 11 May
- vs dc 15. May
How can GT finish in TOP 2
- GT (14 points out of 10 matches) remains 4 matches (vs Mi, DC, LSG, CSK).
- Victory 3 out of 4 takes them to 20 points, which is a strong chance for TOP 2.
- The victory of all 4 (completion to 22) is almost certainly the best 2.
- Their upcoming accessories against Mi and DC are critical – the victory would raise GT and reduced direct opponents.
- Their NRR (+0,867) is very healthy and can keep them forward in the case of ties.
- The loss of me or DC complicates their chances and forces them to win the remaining matches and hope for further results.
The worst case: If GT loses all 4, it ends up stuck to 14. This would almost certainly go out of the play -off (to complete 5 or 6.).
GT – more matches
- vs Mi 6. May
- Vs dc 11th May
- Vs lsg 14. May
- vs CSK 18. May
As DC can complete in top 2
- DC (13 points out of 11 matches) are still in the race, but they have a closer way. Must:
- Win all 3 remaining matches (VS PBKS, GT, Mi), which would move them to 19 points.
- Victory also means that they directly injured PBKS, GT and Mi, which increases their own chances.
- Even with 19 points, they will probably need RCB, GT or PBK to lose at least 1-2 games.
- Their NRR (+0,362) is decent, but lower than me and GT, so they will also need big wins to strengthen it.
The worst case: If DC loses all 3, they will remain in 13th place. Are the most vulnerable of the best 5 right now.
DC – more matches
- vs pbks 8. May
- vs Gt 11.
- Vs mi on 15 May
How can a ckr finish in top 2
- KKR (11 points out of 11 matches) look on the outside, but still alive. Must:
- Win all 3 remaining matches (vs CSK, SRH, RCB) to achieve 17 points.
- 17 Perhaps it is still not enough for TOP 2, if RCB, GT, Mi and PBKS do not shake more games.
- The beat of RCB in their last match is essential – not only for their own sum, but also for RCB down.
- Their NRR (+0,249) is fine, but it needs improvement – the key victory against fighting teams like SRH and CSK will be crucial.
The worst case: If they lose all 3, it ends at 11 points – mathematically from play -off (probably ends 7 or 8.). Their span for error is zero.
KKR – more matches
- vs CSK 7.
- vs SRH 10.
- vs RCB 17th May
How can LSG finish in Top 4
- LSG (10 points out of 11 matches) are the longest shot between TOP 7. Must:
- Win all 3 remaining games (VS RCB, GT, SRH), bringing them to 16 points.
- Even at the age of 16, they would need more teams (KKR, DC, PBKS, Mi) to lean on 16 or less, creating a chaotic battle of the NRR.
- They play direct RCB and GT-TAKE APPROACHS A BIG WINNING IN THESE GAMES CAN LIKE OF BY NRR (-0,469, which are currently poor) and damage the opponents.
- In short, they need a perfect finish + heavy NRR Boost + help from other results to dream of TOP 2.
The worst case: If they lose all 3, they will remain on 10 points – officially eliminated, probably 8 or 9 ..
LSG – other matches
- vs RCB 9. May
- vs Gt 14. May
- vs SRH 18th May
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
6 May 2025
