As the IPL 2025 league phase moves into its final stretch, with only 15 matches remaining, the competition for playoff spots has heated up. With 55 matches completed out of 70, several teams are still in the running for a place in the playoffs, while others have already been eliminated.
Top Teams Out of the Race
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have officially been eliminated from the playoff race after their results in recent matches.
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The DC vs SRH match was washed out due to rain, ending SRH's hopes for the playoffs, leaving them with just 7 points from 11 matches.
Top Teams Fighting for Playoffs:
Currently, 7 teams are fighting for the 4 playoff spots, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Mumbai Indians (MI) leading the charge.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): 16 points from 11 matches
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Punjab Kings (PBKS): 15 points from 11 matches
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Mumbai Indians (MI): 14 points from 11 matches
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Gujarat Titans (GT): 14 points from 10 matches
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Delhi Capitals (DC): 13 points from 11 matches
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 11 points from 11 matches
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 10 points from 11 matches
The Battle for the 4th Spot:
The competition for the 4th playoff spot is fierce, with Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Lucknow Super Giants all in contention. The breakdown of their positions is as follows:
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Gujarat Titans (GT) have 14 points from 10 matches, with a strong net run rate (NRR) of +0.867. They need at least one more win to solidify their playoff spot.
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Delhi Capitals (DC) are in a slightly better position with 13 points from 11 matches and a NRR of +0.362. They need to win all their remaining matches to stay in the race.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have 11 points from 11 matches, with a NRR of +0.249. They need to win all their remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have only 10 points from 11 matches, and their NRR of -0.469 is currently the weakest. They need to win all their remaining matches, preferably by big margins, to improve their NRR and qualify.
IPL 2025 Points Table (After 55th Match)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | NRR | Points |
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| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | +0.482 | 16 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +0.376 | 15 |
| 3 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | +1.274 | 14 |
| 4 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | +0.867 | 14 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | +0.362 | 13 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | +0.249 | 11 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | -0.469 | 10 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | -1.192 | 7 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | -0.718 | 6 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | -1.117 | 4 |
What's Next?
As the league phase nears its end, these 7 teams are set to battle it out for the remaining spots, with just a handful of matches left. The competition for the 4th position will likely be decided by the net run rate (NRR), adding an extra layer of excitement to the final weeks of IPL 2025.
