IPL 2025 Playoff Qualification-Current Standings

With the IPL 2025 moving towards its last leg, the battle is heating up with just eight teams remaining in the playoff hunt. Two teams—Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals—have been eliminated from the race after 54 matches. Sixteen more games remain to be played and each match can alter the face of the points table. Currently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the pack with 16 points from 11 games. They have three remaining matches and a single win might not be sufficient to assure a place this time around. Two wins in their remaining three matches would guarantee that RCB qualify for the playoffs and if they win all three, they can even place in the top two. Their remaining games are against teams at the bottom of the table and two games are at their home stadium in Bengaluru which can provide them with a solid advantage.

Mumbai Indians have gained good momentum this season with six straight wins. With three games remaining to play they have 14 points from 11 games. Their net run rate is the league's best which benefits them in close situations. If they win two from here they are sure to qualify. Winning all three would secure a spot and also improve their chances to end among the top two. But if MI win just one game they could be in danger because four other teams can go ahead of them on points. If they lose all three matches they may still make it by run rate but a series of heavy losses would eliminate them. Their second Wankhede match against Gujarat Titans may be the decider for both sides.

Punjab Kings are also going great this season and have reached 15 points for the first time in 2014. With only three games remaining they need to win just two to secure a top-four position. If they win just one their chances are still alive but they would have to rely on other teams losing. They have two home games against DC and MI and if they win Mumbai they may even target a top-two finish. They can get eliminated from the tournament in case of a loss in all three games if the cutoff remains 16 points or higher.

Gujarat Titans are one of the most balanced teams this year. With 14 points in a mere 10 games they have four games still to play and two of those are at home stadium where they have been overwhelming. Winning two games from here will likely prove sufficient for GT to make the cut. Winning three, though, allows them to even consider a top-two finish. Just one win might not be enough though because 16 points might not guarantee a playoff spot this time.

Delhi Capitals had a strong start but have slowed down in the second half of the tournament. They have 12 points from 10 games and need to win at least three out of their next four matches to be safe. If they take all four, they will earn 20 points and make it through without a care. Their last games are challenging and have games against leading sides such as GT MI and PBKS. Their away match form may stand by them because they have played well away from their home turf.

Kolkata Knight Riders are also in the hunt with 11 points from 11 matches. But they need to win two of their last three matches and hope that teams such as DC LSG and MI don't win all their remaining games. 15 points might also fall short of entering the playoffs this year. Two defeats will eliminate KKR from the competition.

Lucknow Super Giants are now in trouble. They possess 10 points from 11 matches and could only achieve 16 points by winning their remaining three matches. Their net run rate is also the lowest from the top seven teams so even if they manage to win the three they need to do that by large margins. They have to face heavy hitters like GT and RCB as well. A loss in any one of the remaining matches will see their chances for a playoff spot evaporate.

Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start but are now bottom-heavy with 6 points from 10 matches. They need to win all four of the remaining matches to be on 14 points. Even then, it might not be sufficient to get in as most of the teams in front of them can hit or surpass the 14-point mark. Their net run rate is the poorest amongst all ten teams which gives them a huge disadvantage. If they lose one more game they will be out of the race.

With so many nail-biting close encounters and so many teams still in the running each game from here on will be pivotal. Run rate will also come into play a lot this season as the points table is closely bunched. Fans can look forward to some edge-of-the-seat finishes as the playoff chase intensifies.