With the PBKS vs DC match abandoned due to a security reason in Dharamsala, Punjab Kings missed the chance to go top of the IPL points table. Before the match was called off, PBKS posted 122/1 in 10.1 overs. However, PBKS are still in a strong position. With two matches left, all PBKS need is a win. 18 points will be enough to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
Two losses in the remaining matches will however knock PBKS out. PBKS will take on Mumbai Indians on May 11 in Ahmedabad and knocked out RR. Their match against MI will be a virtual knockout for the latter. Punjab can qualify if they win. But if they lose, they will have to beat Rajasthan Royals in their last match.
PBKS performance in IPL 2025
PBKS are arguably one of the best and most consistent sides in IPL 2025. Led by a new captain, Shreyas Iyer, the trophy-less franchise has seen contributions flow in from all quarters of the team. Such is the brilliance of PBKS and Iyer that they even managed to register the lowest total defended in the history of the IPL.
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 25, 2025 | GT | Ahmedabad | Won by 11 runs |
| 2 | Apr 1, 2025 | LSG | Lucknow | Won by 8 wickets |
| 3 | Apr 5, 2025 | RR | Mullanpur | Lost by 50 runs |
| 4 | Apr 8, 2025 | CSK | Mullanpur | Won by 18 runs |
| 5 | April 12, 2025 | SRH | Hyderabad | Lost by 8 wickets |
| 6 | Apr 15, 2025 | KKR | Mullanpur | Won by 16 runs |
| 7 | Apr 18, 2025 | RCB | Bengaluru | Won by 5 wickets |
| 8 | Apr 20, 2025 | RCB | Chandigarh | Lost by 7 wickets |
| 9 | Apr 26, 2025 | KKR | Kolkata | NO RESULT |
| 10 | Apr 30, 2025 | CSK | Chennai | Won by 4 wickets |
| 11 | May 4, 2025 | LSG | Dharamsala | Won by 37 runs |
| 12 | May 8, 2025 | DC | Dharamsala | NO RESULT |
PBKS qualification scenarios for IPL 2025 playoffs
With a team requiring 16 points minimum to be in contention for the IPL 2025 playoffs, PBKS have their task cut short already. With 16 points to their name, Shreyas Iyer and co need to win 1 out of the remaining 2 matches to qualify for the playoffs. Even two No Results would work in their favour. However, if PBKS lose both matches, they could be knocked out if DC or MI win by big margins to surpass PBKS’ NRR.
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | May 11, 2025 | MI | Dharamsala |
| 14 | May 16, 2025 | RR | Jaipur |
IPL 2025 Points Table
| Pos | Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.867 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.482 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0.376 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1.274 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0.362 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0.249 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | -1.117 |
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