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India.com
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
RCB, PBKS, MI or GT? The Top-Two Battle Heats Up As IPL 2025 Nears Playoffs
photoDetails english 2904962 Four teams — Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Mumbai Indians (MI) — have qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, but none have sealed a top-two finish yet. GT leads with 18 points but must beat CSK to stay in contention. RCB and PBKS, both at 17 points with two games left, need strong finishes to secure a Qualifier 1 spot. MI, with 16 points, must beat PBKS and hope other results go their way. Net Run Rate could be the deciding factor as the final league matches determine who gets the strategic advantage. Updated:May 23, 2025, 07:52 AM IST 1. LSG's Win Over GT Keeps Top-Two Race Wide Open 1 / 11 Lucknow Super Giants' 33-run win over Gujarat Titans has reopened the top-two battle, putting pressure on all playoff teams with just a handful of matches remaining. #IPL2025Playoffs 2. Gujarat Titans Still Control Their Destiny 2 / 11 Despite their recent loss, GT can still finish in the top two if they beat CSK and either RCB or PBKS drop a game each—making Sunday's clash a virtual qualifier. 3. RCB's Road to Top Two Hinges on Lucknow Showdown 3 / 11 Rajat Patidar's RCB must win at least one of their remaining matches, ideally both, to stay in the top-two mix. The weather and form of LSG could play spoiler. 4. Punjab Kings Need Perfect Finish or NRR Miracle 4 / 11 PBKS must win both their final matches to secure a top-two berth outright. A single loss throws them into Net Run Rate math wars with RCB and MI. 5. Mumbai Indians Banking on Final Win & NRR Edge 5 / 11 With the best NRR among the top four, MI can leap into Qualifier 1 if they beat PBKS and other results swing their way. Watch out for Monday's clash in Jaipur. 6. Net Run Rate Could Decide the Final Standings 6 / 11 In a tight playoff table, NRR could be the tiebreaker. MI currently leads, but PBKS and RCB must aim for big-margin wins to stay competitive. 7. Every Remaining Game Has Qualification Impact 7 / 11 From DC vs PBKS to SRH vs RCB, each fixture now has top-two implications. Expect strategic changes, aggressive batting, and pressure-packed finishes. 8. Qualifier 1 Offers Strategic Advantage 8 / 11 Securing a top-two finish guarantees two chances to make the IPL 2025 final—something every captain is desperate for. Expect bold moves and aggressive gameplay in remaining matches. 9. Hardik Pandya's MI Redemption Arc Gains Momentum 9 / 11 After a rocky start, Hardik's men are peaking at the right time. With one more win, MI could complete a stunning turnaround and earn a Qualifier 1 slot. 10. All Eyes on GT vs CSK Super Sunday Showdown 10 / 11 The final league match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings could decide the fate of three teams. Expect a playoff-like atmosphere in Ahmedabad. 11 / 11
India.com
19-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios: Can Delhi Capitals Still Qualify After Loss To Gujarat Titans?
photoDetails english 2902860 Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after a heavy defeat to Gujarat Titans. To stay in contention, DC must win their remaining two matches against Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, ideally by large margins to boost their Net Run Rate. However, qualification also depends on favorable results from other teams. With their playoff odds now below 20%, DC face a must-win clash against MI on May 21. The final game vs PBKS could decide their fate. While mathematically possible, Delhi's path to the top four is extremely narrow and reliant on both performance and luck. Updated:May 19, 2025, 07:52 AM IST 1. Delhi Capitals Must Win Both Remaining Matches 1 / 15 To stay in contention, DC need to win their final two matches — against Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings — taking them to 17 points, which is likely the cut-off for IPL 2025 playoffs. 2. The MI vs DC Clash Is a Virtual Knockout 2 / 15 DC's next match vs Mumbai Indians on May 21 is a must-win. If they lose, MI will move to 16 points and knock DC out of the top-four race, regardless of other results. 3. Net Run Rate Could Be a Deal Breaker 3 / 15 Even if DC win both games, their qualification could depend on Net Run Rate. Currently at just +0.006, they must win big to overtake PBKS (+0.389) or MI (+1.156) on NRR. 4. DC vs PBKS on May 24 Could Decide the Final Spot 4 / 15 If DC beat MI, the final league match vs Punjab Kings becomes critical. A win there — ideally with a strong margin — could secure their place in the top four, depending on other results. 5. Delhi Need Help From Other Results 5 / 15 To qualify, DC also need favorable outcomes in other games — especially MI losing to PBKS, or PBKS losing both matches — to stay ahead in points or Net Run Rate. 6. Punjab Kings' Form Adds Pressure 6 / 15 PBKS, already on 17 points, are in red-hot form. If they win one more match, DC's only chance of qualifying is via Net Run Rate — which heavily favors PBKS at the moment. 7. Playoff Odds Drop to Below 20% 7 / 15 After the GT loss, DC's playoff qualification chances have dipped from 42.3% to under 20%, making their road to the top four extremely difficult and heavily reliant on multiple factors. 8. Dominant Wins Are the Only Way Forward 8 / 15 To fix their poor NRR, DC must win their remaining matches by large margins — either by 50+ runs or chasing with several overs to spare — to stay in the race. 9. Strong Top Order Is Key for Momentum 9 / 15 With players like Jake Fraser-McGurk and Rishabh Pant, Delhi need explosive starts and top-order consistency to set or chase big totals — crucial for Net Run Rate recovery. 10. It's Still Mathematically Possible — But Barely 10 / 15 Despite the setbacks, DC can still qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs if they win both games and other results align. It's a narrow path, but not completely closed yet. 11 / 15 12 / 15 13 / 15 14 / 15 15 / 15
