Stumps : Day 1 - Surrey trail by 339 runs.

19/0

Sussex

358/9d

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Glamorgan

353/1

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Stumps : Day 1 - Somerset lead by 39 runs.

Somerset

201/3

Yorkshire

162/10

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405/4

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Stumps : Day 1 - Derbyshire trail by 328 runs.

Kent

352/10

Derbyshire

24/0

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Stumps : Day 1 - Northamptonshire trail by 266 runs.

Northamptonshire

40/0

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306/10

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272/6

MAL won by 12 runs

137/9

125/7

Boost Region need 40 runs in 46 remaining balls

Speen Ghar Region

115/10

Boost Region

76/6

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IPL 2025 Playoff Qualification Scenarios: Team-wise Scenarios & Chances Explained

by William Campbell May 20, 2025

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IPL 2025 Playoff Qualification Scenarios: Team-wise Scenarios & Chances Explained After Match 60, three teams have officially booked their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants has knocked LSG out of the race, leaving just Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in contention for the final playoff spot. With nine matches left in the league stage, things are heating up one Qualifier 1 spot is still up for grabs and two teams are in the mix for that last ticket to the playoffs. In this article, we’ll explore the IPL 2025 playoff qualification scenarios and break down what each team needs to do to secure a spot in the playoffs.

IPL 2025 Playoff Qualification Scenarios: Roadmap for the Final 4

GT Playoff Qualification Scenario: Qualified, Eyeing Top Spot

Category	Details
Team Position	1st Place
Matches Played	12
Points	18
NRR	+0.795
Status	✅ Qualified for Playoffs
Qualification Scenario	GT have already qualified. One more win from their last two matches will secure a top-two finish. Their superior NRR gives them a buffer.
Remaining Fixtures	1. vs LSG (Home) 2. vs CSK (Home)

RCB Playoff Qualification Scenario: Qualified, Top-2 Finish in Sight

Category	Details
Team Position	2nd Place
Matches Played	12
Points	17
NRR	+0.482
Status	✅ Qualified for Playoffs
Qualification Scenario	With GT’s win over DC, RCB are officially in the playoffs. One more win from two matches would likely confirm a top-two finish.
Remaining Fixtures	1. vs LSG (Away) 2. vs SRH (Home)

PBKS Playoff Qualification Scenario: Qualified, Race for Top-2

Category	Details
Team Position	3rd Place
Matches Played	12
Points	17
NRR	+0.389
Status	✅ Qualified for Playoffs
Qualification Scenario	PBKS have sealed qualification. They now target a top-two finish. A win in either of their remaining two matches, especially vs MI, could be key.
Remaining Fixtures	1. vs MI (Home) 2. vs RR (Home)

MI Playoff Qualification Scenario: One Win Away

Category	Details
Team Position	4th Place
Matches Played	12
Points	14
NRR	+1.156
Status	Still in Contention
Qualification Scenario	MI must win at least one of their last two games to have a strong chance of qualification. Two wins ensure playoffs.
Remaining Fixtures	1. vs PBKS (Away) 2. vs DC (Home)

DC Playoff Qualification Scenario: Must-Win Matches Ahead

Category	Details
Team Position	5th Place
Matches Played	12
Points	13
NRR	+0.006
Status	Still in Contention
Qualification Scenario	DC must win both remaining games to qualify directly. One loss could mean elimination unless other results go their way.
Remaining Fixtures	1. vs PBKS (Away) 2. vs MI (Away)

KKR Playoff Qualification Scenario: Eliminated

Category	Details
Team Position	6th Place
Matches Played	13
Points	12
NRR	+0.193
Status	❌ Eliminated
Qualification Scenario	KKR have been knocked out of the playoff race. Their earlier washouts and narrow defeats proved costly.
Remaining Fixture	1. vs RCB (Away)

LSG Playoff Qualification Scenario: Eliminated

Category	Details
Team Position	7th Place
Matches Played	12
Points	10
NRR	-0.506
Status	❌ Eliminated
Qualification Scenario	LSG have been officially knocked out and will now play for pride.
Remaining Fixtures	1. vs RCB (Home) 2. vs SRH (Home)

SRH Playoff Qualification Scenario: Eliminated

Category	Details
Team Position	8th Place
Matches Played	12
Points	9
NRR	-1.005
Status	❌ Eliminated
Qualification Scenario	SRH cannot qualify but can affect other teams’ playoff hopes.
Remaining Fixtures	1. vs RCB (Away) 2. vs LSG (Away)

RR Playoff Qualification Scenario: Eliminated

Category	Details
Team Position	9th Place
Matches Played	13
Points	6
NRR	-0.701
Status	❌ Eliminated
Qualification Scenario	RR are out of contention. They will try to spoil PBKS’s party in their final fixture.
Remaining Fixture	1. vs PBKS (Home)

CSK Playoff Qualification Scenario: Eliminated

Category	Details
Team Position	10th Place
Matches Played	12
Points	6
NRR	-0.992
Status	❌ Eliminated
Qualification Scenario	CSK are out. A rare poor season for them, they’ll aim to end positively.
Remaining Fixtures	1. vs KKR (Away) 2. vs GT (Away)