IPL 2025 Suspended: Qualification Scenarios for All Teams Explained

The suspension of IPL 2025 has left teams vying for playoff spots. Several teams need to win their remaining matches, while others depend on favorable results. Some teams face difficult challenges, requiring consistent performances and external factors to secure a place in the playoffs.

1. Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill’s team, Gujarat Titans, tops the IPL 2025 points table with 16 points from 11 matches. With three games left against DC, LSG, and CSK, they need one more win to confirm their place in the playoffs, ensuring a strong finish to the league stage.

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Rajat Patidar, also has 16 points after 11 games, sharing the same tally as Gujarat Titans. With three matches left against LSG, SRH, and KKR, the three-time runners-up need just one more win to secure their spot in the playoffs.

3. Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer, sit in third place with 15 points after 11 matches in IPL 2025. They have three remaining games against DC, MI, and RR. To secure a playoff spot, the 2014 runners-up need to win at least one of these three matches.

4. Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, are aiming for their sixth IPL 2025. With 14 points from 12 matches, they hold fourth place. MI has two remaining games and must win both to secure a playoff spot. If they win one and lose one, their qualification will depend on other results.

5. Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, started the tournament strong with four consecutive wins but struggled later. With 13 points from 11 matches, they are in fifth place. DC must win at least two of their remaining three games to reach 17 points and secure a playoff spot. Winning all three would take them to 19 points, guaranteeing qualification. If they win just one, their qualification will depend on other results.

6. Kolkata Knight Riders

The defending champions, led by Ajinkya Rahane, have 11 points from 12 games and are in sixth place in IPL 2025. They must win their remaining two matches against SRH and RCB and rely on favorable results elsewhere to secure a top-four spot. The maximum points they can reach is 15, hoping no more than three teams exceed 16 points.

7. Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant’s team, LSG, is in seventh place with 10 points from 11 matches and has a slim chance of reaching the playoffs in IPL 2025. To qualify, they must win all three remaining games against RCB, GT, and SRH, reaching 16 points. However, their playoff hopes also depend on favorable results from other teams.

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH, with seven points from 11 games, are already eliminated from the playoff race, occupying eighth place. Pat Cummins and his team will play three more matches and aim to finish the season strong, despite their elimination from contention for the playoffs.

9. Rajasthan Royals

RR, with six points from 12 games, are also out of the playoffs race, sitting in ninth place in IPL 2025. They have two more matches against CSK and PBKS, and the maximum points they can achieve is 10, which won’t be enough to qualify for the playoffs.

10. Chennai Super Kings

CSK, led by MS Dhoni, have endured a disappointing season, becoming the first team eliminated from the playoffs race. With six points from 12 matches, they are at the bottom of the points table. They have two remaining matches against RR and GT, and can only reach a maximum of 10 points.

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