As 52 matches have already been played in the IPL 2025 season, fans are now eagerly curious to know which four teams will make it to the playoffs. With more than half the season completed and every team having played 10 matches, it’s getting very interesting to see where each team stands in the race to the top 4.
RCB Close to Playoffs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) currently stand alone at the top with 16 points, and it’s safe to say they’ve almost secured their spot in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. Now, the team is only aiming to finish in the Top 2. In today’s match against Chennai, RCB played with great confidence, securing their 8th win of the season. It will now be interesting to see which other teams in the points table can confirm their spots in the top 4.
Overview of IPL 2025 Playoffs Scenario
The table below gives a clear picture of what each team needs to qualify for the playoffs. The qualification mark is set at 16 points, meaning a team would generally need at least 16 points to secure a place in the Top 4. Based on this, here’s how many more wins each team needs:
| Rank | Team | Matches Left | Current Points | Wins Needed to Reach Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 3 | 16 | 1 |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 4 | 14 | 2 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 4 | 13 | 2 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 4 | 10 | 3 (with good NRR) |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 4 | 9 | 4 (with good NRR) |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 3 | 6 | Can reach max 14, will depend on others |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 4 | 6 | Can reach max 14, will depend on others |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 3 | 4 | Eliminated from the playoff race |
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