IPL 2025 Playoffs All 10 Teams Confirmed Qualification Scenario
RCB and Punjab Kings, the favorites in our all 10 teams confirmed Playoffs Qualification scenario for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
The unthinkable has finally happened. For the first time in 18 years in the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings have failed to qualify for the IPL Playoffs for two consecutive years. Such has been the dominance of this team that even after achieving 5 IPL titles, this feels like a big loss. But it has been an unforgettable tournament for the Men in Yellow, and they have been eliminated from the IPL 2025 Playoffs race after winning just 2 of their first 10 matches.
With CSK being the first team to get eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race, in IPL 2025’s 5th week, each team has almost completed playing 10 matches each. With 4 matches to go for each team, we are officially entering the business phase of the tournament. It has been an extremely competitive IPL so far, and barring a couple of teams, there is extreme competition in 6-7 teams for the top 4 spots.
With around 20 group stage matches pending, this is going to be an epic IPL with the tournament expected to go down the wire for the Playoffs race. There is a huge possibility of teams ending on 16 points, and still not qualifying for the Playoffs due to NRR. So, without a further delay, let’s review the pending fixtures for each team, and look at the confirmed best Playoffs qualification scenario for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
IPL 2025 All 10 Teams Playoffs Qualification Scenario
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Current Points: 4 // Pending Fixtures: RCB (a), KKR (a), RR (h) & GT (a) // Qualification Meter: Eliminated
The 5-times IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings became the first team to get eliminated from the Playoffs race after their loss against PBKS. With CSK now at 4 points, the maximum they can get to is 12 points. While they may not qualify for Playoffs, the team should focus on playing on pride, and building a solid team for the next order. The team should rectify their mistakes, and make sure, they have the right balance as they enter the IPL 2026 season.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Current Points: 4 // Pending Fixtures: MI (h), KKR (a), CSK (a) & PBKS (h) // Qualification Meter: Negative
Talking about the Rajasthan Royals team, they are currently sitting in the 8th position with 6 points from 10 games. It’s unfortunate, but RR can at max get to 14 points, which may not be enough. However, there is a scenario where they can still qualify, and for that, they would need GT, RCB, and PBKS to win 3 of their remaining 4 matches. In that case, RCB, GT, and PBKS will qualify, and three from MI, LSG, SRH, and DC will be at 14 points alongside RR. This would mean RR may need an extraordinary NRR to qualify from this position.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Current Points: 6 // Pending Fixtures: GT (a), DC (h), KKR (h), RCB (a) & LSG (a) // Qualification Meter: Negative
The IPL 2024 Runner-up, Sunrisers Hyderabad haven’t had the desired impact from their players as they had in 2024. The team continued the same bang-bang approach, but things have been haywire for them this season. With just 6 points from 9 games, 5 wins from here will at max take them to 16 points. Given the competitiveness of the tournament, this would still not be enough for them given their poor NRR. However, as a best-case scenario, at 16, SRH would need all their opponents to lose 1-2 matches badly so that SRH have a superior NRR.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Current Points: 9 // Pending Fixtures: RR (h), CSK (h), SRH (a) & RCB (a) // Qualification Meter: Neutral
The defending champions, KKR have had a mix-bag season so far with 9 points from 10 games. The team had the potential better than what the results show, but KKR have failed to live up to the expectations. However, not all is lost for KKR. Given they are at odd points, if they win all 4 games from here, that should just be enough. But KKR can still get eliminated on 17 points if GT, MI, RCB, and PBKS win at least 3 of their pending 4 games. This is very much a possibility. If KKR win 3 from here, that would be the end of their road for them most probably.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Current Points: 10 // Pending Fixtures: PBKS (a), RCB (h), GT (h) & SRH (h) // Qualification Meter: Neutral
The Lucknow Super Giants team with all the weaknesses in their team, have done extremely well so far. With 10 points from 10 games, they can’t take things lightly from here. Given their negative NRR, they would need to win all 4 matches for a confirmed Playoffs spot. If they lose even one, that should be pack up for them, unless they win big in 2 of their pending 4 matches, and improve NRR drastically. Realistically, things look difficult for them, and to qualify on 16 points, LSG would need three from DC, GT, MI, PBKS, and RCB to lose at least 3 of their remaining 4-5 matches.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Current Points: 12 // Pending Fixtures: SRH (a), PBKS (a), GT (h) & MI (a) // Qualification Meter: Neutral
The Delhi Capitals team is currently sitting in the 5th position with 6 wins from 10 games. While Delhi started really well winning 4 of their first 5 games, the team has been on a downward spree since then. Having lost 3 of their last 4 matches, things don’t look too good for them. They face 3 big teams, PBKS, GT, and MI, and volatile SRH from here. If GT win 3 matches from here, there’s no second thought about their qualification. However, if GT win 2, things might be tricky, and they would want one from GT and MI to lose at least 2 matches from here.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Current Points: 13 // Pending Fixtures: LSG (h), DC (h), MI (h) & RR (a) // Qualification Meter: Positive
With 13 points from 10 games, Punjab Kings are sitting comfortably in the 2nd position. The team has shown positive performances under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, and is now chasing a Playoffs spot; their first since 2014. With 4 more matches to go, and PBKS on odd points, all they to do is win just 2 matches from here. 2 wins will take them to 17 points, and that should be enough for them unless RCB, MI, GT, and DC also win three matches from here. If PBKS lose 2, they may be under a big threat of elimination as 16 looks the bare minimum this year for Playoffs qualification.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Current Points: 12 // Pending Fixtures: RR (a), GT (h), PBKS (a) & DC (h) // Qualification Meter: Positive
The Mumbai Indians team has made a stunning comeback in IPL 2025 as they have always done. After starting slowly losing 3 from their first 5 matches, Mumbai Indians are the only team to win 5 matches in a row. With 12 points from 10 games, all MI need to do is win 3 matches from here, and that should give them a confirmed Playoffs spot. If they lose 2, that should still be enough given their superior NRR. However, if MI lose 2 matches from here, they can be eliminated if RCB, PBKS, GT, and DC win at least 3 matches from here.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Current Points: 12 // Pending Fixtures: SRH (h), MI (a), DC (a), LSG (h) & CSK (h) // Qualification Meter: Positive
The Gujarat Titans team have had a superb IPL so far winning 6 of their first 9 matches. The team has seen a consistent performance from their top-order, and bowling department. With 5 matches pending for GT, they would want to win 3 from here for a confirmed Playoffs spot. If they win 2, they need to make sure it comes against MI, DC, or LSG. Given their positive NRR, 16 points may just be enough. However, GT may get eliminated at 16 points if PBKS, DC, and RCB end up at 17 or more points, and MI edge GT on NRR.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Current Points: 14 // Pending Fixtures: CSK (h), LSG (a) SRH (h) & KKR (h) // Qualification Meter: Positive
Talking about the table toppers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the team has done extremely well winning 7 of their first 10 matches. Things look extremely positive for the RCB team, and 2 wins from 4 games from here should seal the Playoffs spot for them. If they lose 3, which looks extremely difficult given their opponents, they would then have to hope MI, GT, and DC lose at least 2 matches from here. Given their positive NRR, even a win from here should be enough for the RCB team.
So, that’s about the confirmed best IPL 2025 Playoffs qualification scenario for all 10 teams. Overall, 7 teams are in contention for the Playoffs still with 6 teams having a possibility of ending on 18 points. This is an extremely competitive scenario, and every match from here will only make things interesting. Overall, expect RCB, PBKS, GT, and MI as the front runners for the IPL 2025 Playoffs.
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