IPL 2025 is heating up as three teams have been knocked out of the race. With only a few matches left, the fight for the final playoff spots is intense. Who will rise and who will fall?
IPL 2025 Enters Final Stage
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is nearing the end of its round-robin stage. Most teams have played 10 or 11 matches. With just a few games left, some teams are already out of the playoff race, while others are fighting hard to stay in. (More Sports News)
Chennai Super Kings’ Poor Season
IPL Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first team to be knocked out. They began the tournament under the young captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, but later MS Dhoni took over. However, the team could not recover.
- Matches played: 10
- Wins: 2
- Losses: 8
- Points: 4
Even if CSK wins all their remaining 4 matches, they can only reach 12 points. That won’t be enough, as four teams already have 13 or more points.
Rajasthan Royals’ Hopes Crushed
IPL Rajasthan Royals were eliminated on Thursday night. They have played 11 matches and won just 3, giving them only 6 points.
- Remaining matches: 3
- Maximum possible points: 12
Like CSK, 12 points will not be enough to qualify for the playoffs this season.
Hyderabad Almost Out
Sunrisers Hyderabad, last season’s finalists, are also close to being out. Their recent 38-run loss to Gujarat Titans has put them in trouble.
- Points after 10 matches: 6
- Remaining matches: 4
- Maximum possible points: 14
If Hyderabad loses even one more match, they will be out for sure.
Who’s Still in the Race?
With three teams out, seven teams are still fighting for the four playoff spots.
Top Four Teams So Far
- Mumbai Indians: 14 points (11 matches)
- Gujarat Titans: 14 points (10 matches)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: 14 points (10 matches)
- Punjab Kings: 13 points (10 matches, 1 no result)
These four teams are in strong positions. If they each win at least three of their last four matches, they will likely qualify for the playoffs.
The Battle for the Remaining Spots
Three other teams—Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders—still have a chance.
Delhi Capitals in Strong Position
- Points: 12 (from 10 matches)
If they perform well in their last 4 matches, they can break into the top four.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Fight
- Points: 10 (from 10 matches)
Led by captain Rishabh Pant, they need to win all four remaining matches to have a strong chance of reaching the playoffs.
KKR’s Knockout Path
- Points: 9 (from 10 matches)
Kolkata Knight Riders need to win at least three of their remaining four games. Winning all four would give them 17 points and a likely spot in the top four.
Updated IPL Points Table
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | Points | Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | +1.274 |
| Gujarat Titans | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | +0.867 |
| Royal Challengers | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | +0.521 |
| Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | +0.199 |
| Delhi Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.362 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.325 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | +0.271 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -0.780 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -1.192 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | -1.211 |
Final Thoughts
The IPL 2025 is heating up! With three teams already out, the remaining matches are crucial. Every win counts now as seven teams fight for just four playoff spots. Fans can expect thrilling action ahead!
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