With the Indian Premier League (IPL) resuming on Might 17, followers are trying ahead to an intense playoff battle. Whereas Chennai Tremendous Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already been knocked out, seven groups stay within the fray for the highest 4 spots.
A complete of 14 league matches had been left to be performed when the BCCI suspended the IPL amid rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The remaining fixtures will now be hosted throughout six venues, that means a number of groups will likely be disadvantaged of the house benefit.
The present desk toppers– Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers – are on the verge of qualifying for the highest 4 positions. Every staff has collected 16 factors from 11 matches up to now this season. Punjab Kings stay one level behind them, whereas Mumbai Indians maintain the fourth spot with 14 factors.
Let’s check out the qualification situations of all seven playoff contenders of IPL 2025:
Gujarat Titans
With three video games in hand, GT want yet another win to fulfill the cut-off (18 factors) for playoff qualification. The Shubman Gill-led aspect will look to take advantage of out of the remaining fixtures (in opposition to DC, LSG and CSK) to make sure a spot within the high two.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB even have three matches (in opposition to KKR, SRH and LSG) remaining within the league stage. In the event that they handle to win all these video games and GT drop factors, Bengaluru may end on the high of the desk with 22 factors.
Punjab Kings
PBKS can end with 21 factors in the event that they beat RR, DC and MI within the subsequent three league fixtures. Two victories can also be sufficient for Punjab to qualify for the playoffs after nearly a decade.
Mumbai Indians
MI discover themselves in a tough state of affairs after enduring a slender defeat to GT of their final league sport. The five-time champions should win their remaining two matches (in opposition to DC and PBKS) to remain in competition.
Delhi Capitals
DC must win all of their remaining league video games (in opposition to GT, MI and PBKS) to breach the 18-point cutoff. Even a single defeat may spoil the occasion for the Axar Patel-led aspect.
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR can accumulate 15 factors by profitable their remaining matches in opposition to RCB and SRH. The defending champions, nevertheless, can qualify provided that PBKS fail to win any extra video games and DC lose on two events.
Lucknow Tremendous Giants
LSG’s possibilities additionally rely on different groups. Rishabh Pant and his males must safe six factors from the remaining outings, whereas MI and DC should not win multiple sport.
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