Delhi: In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 83 runs. In this match, the brilliant half -century innings of Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis brought Chennai in a strong position. This defeat has shocked the expectations of Gujarat Titans to stay in the top-2.
Points are on top but danger in the table
Gujarat Titans have scored a total of 18 points in their 14 league matches and currently topped the table. But due to defeat in 2 consecutive matches (first LSG, then from CSK) and the decline in net run rate, their situation is now in danger. If the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wins their next confrontation against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), then GT will be out of the top-2.
Now the future of Gujarat is dependent on other teams
Gujarat is no longer dependent on its performance. If any team wins in the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (Mi) on Monday, it will reach number 1 directly and GT will slip down. At the same time, if RCB defeats LSG on Tuesday, GT can move and slide down.
Do or die for pbks and mi
PBKs have 17 points while the 16 Mi’s 16. Both teams will face face to face in Jaipur on Monday. The winner of this match will get a chance to go directly to the top and he will make it to the top-2. The doors of reaching the top-2 for the losing team will be closed.
If Punjab Kings won:
After winning the PBKS, they will confirm the place in the top-2. They will remain number 1, until the RCB defeats LSG by a huge margin and goes ahead in the net run rate.
If Mumbai Indians won:
The Mi will win and reach 18 points and will become number 1, leaving behind GT due to better net run rate. After this, RCB will have a chance to defeat LSG and reach the top.
RCB still has a chance
RCB has 17 points and his next match is against LSG. If RCB wins, they will reach the top-2. If PBKS-Mi wins PBks in the match, it will be necessary to win RCB by a big margin to reach the top. If Mi wins, RCB will just have to win by any difference.
Meaning of RCB defeat?
If RCB loses to LSG, then they will remain in third or fourth place. In such a situation, they will have to play eliminator, which is a long and difficult way to reach the final.
Four playoff teams
This is the first time in IPL history when 4 teams of the playoffs were decided with 7 matches remaining. However, the battle of Top-2 is still in vigor, and there will be a lot of thrill in the remaining four matches. The teams making a place in the top-2 get two opportunities to reach the finals, so these matches are very important.
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