IPL 2025 Playoffs Scenarios for All 10 Teams: A Detailed Breakdown

As the IPL 2025 season heats up, the race for the playoffs has reached a thrilling phase. With crucial victories and defeats on Sunday, the playoff picture has become clearer, but there’s still plenty to play for. Here's a detailed look at the qualification scenarios for all 10 teams:

Team RCB

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

After a crucial six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, RCB have climbed to the top of the points table with 14 points from 10 matches. With just four matches remaining, RCB need two more wins to virtually seal their playoff spot. Three or four wins could also ensure a top-two finish, providing a direct path to the semifinals.

2. Gujarat Titans (GT)

Gujarat Titans, with 12 points from 8 matches, need just three more wins to secure a place in the playoffs. Winning all four remaining games will guarantee them a spot in the postseason, where they can aim for a top-four finish.

3. Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai Indians have turned their season around after a slow start, winning five consecutive matches. With 12 points from 10 matches, MI need three victories from their last four games to guarantee qualification. A couple of wins would also put them in a strong position to qualify.

4. Delhi Capitals (DC)

DC, led by Axar Patel, have impressed with 12 points from 9 games. To seal a playoff spot, they need to win four of their remaining five matches. Winning three games will still give them a solid chance of advancing, provided the other results go their way.

5. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Punjab Kings have had a mixed season with five wins and one no-result from 9 matches. To stay in playoff contention, they need to win at least four out of their five remaining games. Winning three could still keep them alive, depending on other results.

6. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Currently sitting at 6th with 10 points from 10 matches, LSG must win three out of their final four matches to remain in the race for the playoffs. A strong finish will be necessary to keep their hopes alive.

7. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

The defending champions are in trouble, sitting with just three wins after 9 matches. KKR need to win all five of their remaining fixtures to stay in the playoff hunt. A perfect finish is the only way for them to have any chance.

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Like KKR, Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled this season with only three wins from nine games. To qualify for the playoffs, SRH must win all their remaining five matches and rely on

favorable outcomes in other games.

9. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Rajasthan Royals are in a dire situation, having lost seven out of their first nine matches. While mathematically still in the race, RR need to win all five of their remaining matches with big margins. They also need results from other teams to go their way to have any chance of qualification.

10. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK, with a similar record to RR, are also facing a tough road ahead. They need to win their remaining matches and rely on favorable results from other teams to stand any chance of reaching the playoffs.