In a dramatic turn of events in IPL 2025, the points table saw significant changes after the 12th match, where Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium. This win marked Mumbai's first victory of the season and resulted in substantial shifts in the rankings.

Mumbai, captained by Hardik Pandya, jumped from 10th to 6th position, while Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions, slumped to the 10th spot. Both teams now have 2 points, but Mumbai’s superior net run rate (+0.369) placed them higher, while Kolkata’s (-1.428) left them at the bottom.

Current Leaders: RCB, having won both of their matches, sit at the top of the table with 4 points and an impressive net run rate of +2.266. Close behind are Delhi Capitals, also with 4 points from 2 matches, but with a slightly lower net run rate of +1.320.

The 8 Teams with Equal Points: The excitement grows as 8 teams find themselves with 2 points each. These teams, sorted by their net run rates, are:

1. Lucknow Super Giants - 1 win from 2 matches, +0.963 run rate

2. Gujarat Titans - 1 win from 2 matches, +0.625 run rate

3. Punjab Kings - 1 win from 1 match, +0.550 run rate

4. Mumbai Indians - 1 win from 3 matches, +0.369 run rate

5. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - 1 win from 3 matches, -0.771 run rate (7th position)

6. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - 1 win from 3 matches, -0.871 run rate (8th position)

7. Rajasthan Royals (RR) - 1 win from 3 matches, -1.112 run rate (9th position)

8. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - 1 win from 3 matches, -1.428 run rate (10th position)

With the top teams closely contested and the defending champions struggling, the 2025 season is shaping up to be highly competitive.