Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have stumbled in the IPL 2025 playoff race with two consecutive losses. After a massive 54-run defeat to Mumbai Indians, LSG have slipped to 6th place with 10 points from as many games. But their NRR has taken a hit as they have now -0.325.
With 16 points minimum required to qualify for the playoffs, LSG need three wins in four matches to ensure a spot. Two wins in four matches will take them to 14 points. But it may not be enough.
IPL 2025 performance so far
As of April 27, LSG have played 10 of their 14 group-stage matches. They have a 5-5 record, winning and losing five games each. In their last five matches, LSG have lost three, winning two matches.
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 24, 2025 | Delhi Capitals | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Lost by 1 wicket |
| 2 | Mar 27, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | Won by 5 wickets |
| 3 | Apr 01, 2025 | Punjab Kings | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | Lost by 8 wickets |
| 4 | Apr 04, 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | Won by 12 runs |
| 5 | April 8, 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Won by 4 runs |
| 6 | Apr 12, 2025 | Gujarat Titans | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Won by 6 wickets |
| 7 | Apr 14, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Lost by 5 wickets |
| 8 | Apr 19, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Won by 2 runs |
| 9 | Apr 22, 2025 | Delhi Capitals | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Lost by 8 wickets |
| 10 | Apr 27, 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Lost by 54 runs |
LSG have a mixed bag of results. They have beaten one really strong side, Gujarat Titans (GT), and lost a really close match to Delhi Capitals (DC) by 1 wicket.
IPL 2025 Playoffs: LSG Qualification Scenarios
16 points is usually what guarantees your IPL 2025 Playoffs qualification. And LSG would aim for that. Last year, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) did qualify with 14 points, but in 2022 and 2023, 16 points was the cutoff for the final four. That means they need to win 3 of their remaining 4 matches to confirm their spot.
LSG will face Punjab Kings, RCB, GT and SRH in their last four matches. While two of the last four games are at their home, their home is not a fortress either. LSG must find a win against error-prone PBKS and SRH, who have been struggling. They will also need to win against either GT or high-flying RCB.
LSG’s remaining fixtures
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4, 2025 | Punjab Kings | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | |
| 2 | May 9, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | |
| 3 | May 14, 2025 | Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | |
| 4 | May 18, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
IPL 2025 – Points Table (as of April 27)
| Pos | Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1.104 |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.889 |
| 3 | Delhi Capitals | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0.657 |
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0.482 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0.177 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.325 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0.212 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | -1.103 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | -0.625 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | -1.302 |
