With 50 matches completed, the IPL 2025 playoff race is heating up. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are the only two teams out of the running so far. CSK were the first to bow out after their eighth loss while RR followed after a heavy 100-run defeat to Mumbai Indians. That leaves eight teams still in the fight for a spot in the top four.
With 20 games left, the playoff race is really heating up. Two teams are already out, so eight are fighting for those top four spots. MI and RCB just need one more win to lock in their spots, while PBKS, GT and DC each need two wins to stay in the hunt.
IPL 2025 Playoffs Qualification Scenarios
Mumbai Indians (MI)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 |
| Points | 14 |
| NRR | +0.889 |
| Matches Left | GT (Home), PBKS (Away), DC (Home) |
| Qualification Scenario | 1 win confirms playoffs; 3 wins may secure Top 2 |
| Probability | 90% |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Points | 14 |
| NRR | +0.521 |
| Matches Left | CSK, LSG, SRH, KKR |
| Qualification Scenario | 1 win confirms playoffs; 2 wins likely for Top 2 |
| Probability | 90–95% |
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Points | 13 |
| NRR | +0.199 |
| Matches Left | LSG, DC, MI, RR |
| Qualification Scenario | 1 win may be enough; 2 wins secure playoffs |
| Probability | 80–85% |
Gujarat Titans (GT)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 |
| Points | 12 |
| NRR | +0.748 |
| Matches Left | SRH, MI, DC, LSG, CSK |
| Qualification Scenario | 2 wins should be enough; 3 wins for Top 2 |
| Probability | 85–90% |
Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Points | 12 |
| NRR | +0.362 |
| Matches Left | SRH, PBKS, GT, MI |
| Qualification Scenario | 2 wins might do; 3 wins safer due to NRR |
| Probability | 70–75% |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Points | 10 |
| NRR | -0.325 |
| Matches Left | PBKS, RCB, GT, SRH |
| Qualification Scenario | Need 3 wins; 2 wins risky due to NRR |
| Probability | 50–60% |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Points | 9 |
| NRR | +0.271 |
| Matches Left | RR, CSK, SRH, RCB |
| Qualification Scenario | Need 3 wins; 4 wins more secure |
| Probability | 40–50% |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 |
| Points | 6 |
| NRR | -1.103 |
| Matches Left | GT, DC, KKR, RCB, LSG |
| Qualification Scenario | Need to win 4–5 games; very unlikely |
| Probability | 5–10% |
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 |
| Points | 6 |
| NRR | -0.349 |
| Matches Left | KKR, CSK, PBKS |
| Qualification Scenario | Knocked out |
| Probability | 0% |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Points | 4 |
| NRR | -1.211 |
| Matches Left | RCB, KKR, RR, GT |
| Qualification Scenario | Knocked out |
| Probability | 0% |
IPL 2025 Playoff Format
1. Top Four Teams
After the league stage, the top four teams based on points and Net Run Rate (NRR) make it to the playoffs. If two teams have the same number of points, the team with the higher NRR moves ahead.
2. How the Playoffs Work
There are four stages in the IPL playoffs:
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Qualifier 1:
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The top two teams face each other.
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The winner goes straight to the final.
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The loser gets a second chance and plays in Qualifier 2.
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Eliminator:
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The third and fourth placed teams play against each other.
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The loser is eliminated from the tournament.
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The winner moves on to Qualifier 2.
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Qualifier 2:
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Final:
3. The Importance of NRR
Net Run Rate (NRR) is key when teams finish with the same points. It helps determine which team gets to advance. Teams often aim to win by big margins to boost their NRR and ensure they make it to the playoffs.
