IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios : The scenario of the IPL 2025 playoffs has become very intense after Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. By winning this match, they proved that they are still in the playoff race and have rechecked the points table thoroughly.
So far, 23 matches have been played in the league, and RCB is leading with 14 points. Chennai and Rajasthan Royals are struggling a lot. In today’s article, we have shared the complete IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios with you. We’ve given information about all 10 teams, their chances of qualifying for the playoffs, and what the future may hold. So let’s start this article.
IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bangalore are at the top right now with 14 points in 10 games and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.521. They are almost playoff-bound. You can understand this from their two wins in the last four matches.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans have scored 12 points in 10 matches, and their NRR is +1.104. They are in the second position. With four matches left, if they win even two, they will be guaranteed a spot in the playoffs.
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Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians are at third place, also with 12 points in 10 matches. They have won all of their last four matches, and their qualification also looks very likely.
If they can win three of their remaining games, their MAR+ will improve to 0.421, further boosting their chances.
IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios – Mid-Table Battle: DC, PBKS, LSG, KKR
There are four teams in the mid table battle so far, whose chances are fluctuating:
Delhi Capitals
IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios – Delhi Capitals is at the top in this and they have scored 10 points in 10 games and they are at the fourth position. After losing to Kolkata, they need three victories in the next four matches. Need to score 16 points.
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings team has scored 11 points in nine matches and they need three victories in the upcoming five matches to score 17 points and make a strong playoff chance. If they register two victories, then the NRR score will be held.
Lucknow Super Giants
IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios – Lucknow Super Giants have scored 10 points in 10 matches and they need three victories in the upcoming four matches to hit 16 points. Their NRR is -0.325, which means they need a big victory.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders have recently got a win boost and they have registered 10 points in 10 matches. They will have to win all four of the upcoming four matches to reach 18 points, but if they register three victories, then their NRR will become -0.212.
IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios – Bottom Table Battle
Bottom teams include Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings. Sunrisers Hyderabad has scored 10 points in 9 matches. Chennai Super Kings have registered 6 points, and they will have to win all the five upcoming matches to register 16 points. It seems very difficult for them to do so.
Rajasthan Royals have registered 6 points in 10 matches, and they will have to win all the four upcoming matches to get 14 points, and they will be able to go to the playoffs only when other results come in their favour. So it seems impossible for them to go to the playoffs directly.
Chennai Super Kings are almost out, and they have scored only four points in 9 matches, and their score is 1.302, and playoffs are impossible for them. If they win even five matches, they will be able to score only 14 points, and if they lose, they will be guaranteed to be out of the playoffs. They can also reach the playoffs only by luck and that too only when they win all the five upcoming matches.
History Of IPL Playoff Qualification
IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios – If we talk about history earlier, playoffs were assured with 16 points, but the team which had won the playoffs, they have scored 14 points and have also qualified 10 times in 17 IPL seasons. For teams like Delhi, Punjab, Lucknow, and Kolkata, there will be a tough battle. Teams like RCB and Gujarat are looking safest till now, and teams like Rajasthan and Chennai need a miracle to make it to the playoffs.
Upcoming matches like Punjab vs CSK and KKR vs Rajasthan will further clear the IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios and bring it in good shape. Delhi will have to regroup in its home, and if Kolkata’s current momentum is maintained like this, then it can challenge Rajasthan. All the matches are going to be very interesting in the coming times.
