With just a match left in the IPL 2025 league stage, the playoffs fixtures are yet to be decided. Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians to seal the Qualifier 1 slot. But they will have to wait for the LSG vs RCB match to see who they face. PBKS finished the league stage as the table topper. But Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a chance to change that if they beat Lucknow Super Giants. In MI will be in the Eliminator. However, they will have to wait for the last match as well. If RCB lose to LSG, GT will face PBKS in Qualifier 1 while RCB will face MI in the Eliminator.
Here’s a full breakdown of where things stand and what each team needs to finish in the top two:
IPL 2025 Points Table (May 26)
| Pos | Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings (Q) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.372 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.254 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.255 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians (Q) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1.142 |
What do the Punjab Kings (19 points) need to do? – Qualified
- Punjab Kings are the first team to qualify for Qualifier 1
- Now, PBKS will have to wait for LSG vs RCB match to know their opponent
- If RCB win, PBKS will take on Virat Kohli & Co
- If RCB lose, PBKS will face GT in Qualifier 1
What do the Gujarat Titans (18 points) need to do?
- Current Position: 2nd
- Next Match: All done
Top-Two Qualification Scenario:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have to lose their last match to Lucknow Super Giants
- If it’s a No Result, RCB will be in Qualifier 1 as they have a better NRR than GT
What do Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17 points, 1 match left) need to do?
- Current Position: 3rd
- Next Match: vs Lucknow Super Giants—Tuesday, May 27
Top-Two Qualification Scenario:
- Win vs LSG: Reach 19 points and finish either first or second
- Loss vs LSG: Out of the top-two race
What do the Mumbai Indians (16 points) need to do? – Eliminator
- After their loss to Punjab Kings, MI are out of the Top 2 race
- MI will play the knockout Eliminator
- LSG vs RCB match will decide their opponent
- If RCB lose to LSG, it will be Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in the Eliminator
- If RCB win, MI will take on Gujarat Titans in Eliminator
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