After an eight-day break, IPL 2025 resumes this Saturday with the high-stakes clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru. With three teams – Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals – already eliminated, seven teams remain in the race for a playoff berth. With 13 league-stage matches still to go, the playoff picture is starting to take shape.
Let’s take a closer look at the IPL 2025 points table and the qualification scenarios for each of the seven contenders:
IPL 2025 Points Table (As of May 15)
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.793 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.482 |
| Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0.376 |
| Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1.156 |
| Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 0.362 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0.193 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| Rajasthan Royals (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| Chennai Super Kings (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
Team-by-Team Qualification Scenarios
Gujarat Titans
Remaining matches: vs DC (Away), vs LSG (Home), vs CSK (Home)
- Currently top the table with 16 points and an excellent NRR.
- One win guarantees playoffs (18 pts).
- Two wins likely secure a top-two finish.
- Losing all three could knock them out if other teams surpass 16 points.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Remaining matches: vs KKR (Home), vs SRH (Home), vs LSG (Away)
- Also on 16 points, RCB are red-hot and playing well at home.
- One win secures playoff berth.
- Three wins (22 points) could secure Qualifier 1.
- Even with three losses, could still qualify based on other results.
Punjab Kings
Remaining matches: vs RR (Away), vs DC (Home – Jaipur), vs MI (Home – Jaipur)
- With 15 points already, PBKS are in a strong position.
- Two wins secure playoff qualification.
- Three wins could land them in the top two.
- Losing all three could see them knocked out—depends on NRR and other match outcomes.
Mumbai Indians
Remaining matches: vs DC (Home), vs PBKS (Away – Jaipur)
- Despite their loss to GT, MI are still alive.
- Two wins = playoffs confirmed.
- One win and one loss (16 pts) = need other results to go their way.
- Best NRR in the league could help in tight qualification battles.
Delhi Capitals
Remaining matches: vs GT (Home), vs MI (Away), vs PBKS (Away – Jaipur)
- Need at least two wins to stay in control of their playoff chances.
- Three wins = possible top-two finish.
- One win may still be enough depending on NRR and rival results.
- Three losses = elimination.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Remaining matches: vs RCB (Away), vs SRH (Away – Delhi)
- On 11 points, must win both games to stay in the race (15 pts).
- Path is narrow and depends heavily on results of DC, MI, PBKS, and LSG.
- Poor NRR makes qualification tougher even in a multi-team tie scenario.
Lucknow Super Giants
Remaining matches: vs SRH (Home), vs GT (Away), vs RCB (Home)
- Must win all three matches (to finish on 16).
- Current poor NRR means winning big is essential.
- Another loss will eliminate them from contention.
Final Word
With only 13 league-stage matches left in IPL 2025, the qualification race is intense. While Gujarat Titans and RCB appear set for the playoffs, teams like Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals control their own destinies. For KKR and LSG, it’s do-or-die.
Expect a thrilling finish as the league returns on May 17 with the RCB vs KKR clash!
