The IPL 2025 playoffs race is heading down to the wire with 6 teams still in contention for the top 4 spots. Two contenders, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, face off at Dharamsala on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their case. The toss for the PBKS vs DC clash was, however, delayed due to rain. Both teams have already suffered due to inclement weather, and it could have dire implications on their chance to qualify.
What happens if PBKS vs DC is washed out?
Should the Dharamsala weather not relent, the race for IPL 2025 playoff spots could get tricky. Before the PBKS vs DC game, Punjab Kings are 3rd in the standings, with 15 points in 11 games. Shreyas Iyer’s side has 7 wins and one point from their washed out clash against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Their opponents, Delhi Capitals, come into the game placed 5th in the IPL 2025 points table. Axar Patel and Co have 13 points to their name in 11 games, with 5 wins and a point from their washout against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Should the PBKS vs DC game be washed out, both teams will get a solitary point. Their net run rates would remain unaffected. Punjab Kings would go level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) to have 16 points to their tally. However, Shreyas and Co will have played a game more than their rivals.
Delhi Capitals will go up to 14 points, level with the Mumbai Indians, who are fourth. The Hardik Pandya-led side have a superior net run rate and will remain in playoff spots as a result.
With both the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals facing the Mumbai Indians in their later games, the winner of the PBKS vs DC game holds the upper hand in the IPL 2025 playoffs race. A washout dips the chances of both teams qualifying, while a win would significantly increase their qualification chances.
IPL 2025 points table
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.793 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.482 |
| Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.376 |
| Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1.156 |
| Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.362 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.193 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| Rajasthan Royals (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| Chennai Super Kings (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
