Will Mi and CSK miss the playoffs this time?

The IPL 2025 has started in a bang. This season has played 9 matches so far, after which Royal Challengers Bangalore ranks first in the points table with two wins in two matches. The 9th match of the tournament was played between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, in which five -time champions Mumbai suffered a shameful defeat by 36 runs. After this match, Hardik Pandya & Company is facing criticism.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are also facing criticism after a 50 -run defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Let me tell you, both successful teams of IPL history did not reach the playoffs last season. In the ongoing season also, the weaknesses of the team are clearly visible, after which questions are arising whether they will be able to reach the playoffs.

Will Mi and CSK not reach the playoffs this time?

1. Current Status and Points Table

Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets in the first match of the ongoing season. The team then lost by 50 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second match. The team ranks eighth in two matches with one win, 2 points with 2 points.

Mumbai Indians have suffered defeat in both matches of the ongoing season. He was first defeated by CSK by 4 wickets and then Gujarat by 36 runs. The team ranks 9th in the points table with two defeats in two matches.

2. Team’s weaknesses and conflicts

Mumbai Indians’ weakness- poor form of opening pair and absence of Bumrah

The opening pair of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 is not seen in some special form. Rohit Sharma, who was seen in a few form in the Champions Trophy, is struggling in the IPL. In the first match, he was duck and then in the second match, Siraj dismissed him for 8 runs. At the same time, Ryan Ricelton is also struggling. He has scored just 19 runs in two matches. The team is not able to perform well in the powerplay at all, which is the biggest weakness of the team. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is currently on a recovery period. Mumbai’s bowling unit has been seen well so far, but the presence of Bumrah will make the team stronger.

Weaks of Chennai Super Kings- poor middle order, more dependent on Noor Ahmed and Khalil Ahmed

Currently, the biggest weakness of Chennai Super Kings is his middle order. After the dismissal of Rachin Ravindra and Rituraj Gaikwad, the team’s batting order seems to be scattered. No batsman was able to contribute after the dismissal of these two batsmen against Bengaluru. Deepak Hooda (4), Shivam Dubey (19), Sam Karan (8) and Ravindra Jadeja (25) could not play big innings. MS Dhoni got down to bat on number-9, his batting position is also being questioned. CSK’s bowling attack is very much dependent on only two bowlers – Noor Ahmed and Khalil Ahmed, who took 11 wickets together.

3. Prices of playoffs (is there still a chance?)

Both teams have played only two matches so far, so nothing is certain. Both teams can make a place in the playoffs by performing brilliantly in the upcoming matches.

4. Conclusions: Is IPL 2025 Mi and CSK finished?

Both teams will have to fix their mistakes and use the strength in their squad. If both of them perform well in the upcoming matches, they can make a place in the playoffs and can also be entitled to win the trophy.