Delhi: On Sunday, May 18, the Indian Premier League (IPL) took two big matches in 2025, whose results cleaned the picture of the playoffs to a great extent. Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have qualified for the playoffs. The points table currently has 14 points at number four with Mumbai Indians (Mi).
In the first match, Punjab defeated Rajasthan by 10 wickets, causing them to reach 17 points and came very close to the playoffs. But until Gujarat defeated Delhi Capitals by 10 wickets, the RCB and Punjab’s playoffs were not confirmed.
How did GT help RCB-pbks?
RCB had already reached 16 points, but the match against Kolkata in Chinnaswamy was canceled due to rain, which gave just 1 point. This draw excluded KKR, but also put RCB in a little difficulty.
If Delhi had won from Gujarat, Delhi would have reached 15 points and they would have a chance to reach more than 17 points. In such a situation, Mumbai, Delhi and Gujarat could reach all three 17+ points, which could cut the RCB and PBKS leaf.
But, due to Gujarat’s victory, Delhi stopped at 13 points. Now there is a match between Delhi and Mumbai, meaning only one of the two can score more than 17 points. For this reason, both RCB and Punjab have taken entry in the playoffs, and that too remaining two matches left.
Now what is required for the remaining playoff slots?
Mumbai Indians (Mi) – 14 points / 12 matches
- Laded matches: Vs Delhi and Punjab
- If Mumbai wins both matches, then they will reach the playoffs.
- But, if you lose to Delhi, then only the victory over Punjab will not talk, until both of them lose matches.
Delhi Capitals (DC) – 13 points / 12 matches
- Laded matches: Vs Mumbai and Punjab
- Delhi will have to win both matches, then there is a chance to move forward. A single defeat will end their season.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 10 points / 11 matches
LSG will get a chance only when Delhi and Mumbai lose points.
Laded matches: Vs Hyderabad, Gujarat and RCB
If Lucknow wins all three matches, they will have 16 points.
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