Points Table After May 25, 2025: IPL 2025 is almost nearing its final stage. Only 2 matches of the league stage are left between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers vs Lucknow Super Giants. The top 2 teams of the tournament are not yet determined. The number 1,2 teams depend on the last 2 matches of the league stage. Let us tell you the whole story as per the Points Table.
The IPL 2025 Points Table after matches played on May 25, 2025, based on available information, is as follows:
● Gujarat Titans (GT): 18 points, 14 matches, Net Run Rate (NRR) +0.602
● Punjab Kings (PBKS): 17 points, 13 matches, NRR +0.389
● Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 17 points, 13 matches, NRR +0.482
● Mumbai Indians (MI): 16 points, 13 matches, NRR (best among all teams, exact figure not specified)
● Delhi Capitals (DC): 15 points, 14 matches, NRR not specified
● Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 12 points, 14 matches, NRR not specified
● Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 12 points, 14 matches, NRR not specified
● Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 12 points, 13 matches, NRR not specified
● Rajasthan Royals (RR): 8 points, 14 matches, NRR -0.701
● Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 8 points, 14 matches, NRR -0.992
Key Notes:
● Playoff Qualifiers: Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Mumbai Indians have qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
● Eliminated Teams: Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings are out of the playoff race.
● Match Results on May 25, 2025: Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 83 runs (Match 67).Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 278/3, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs (Match 68).
● NRR and Rankings: Teams are ranked by points, with NRR as the tiebreaker. Punjab Kings hold second place over RCB due to a slightly lower NRR despite equal points.
● Remaining Matches: The league stage concludes on May 27, with playoff matches scheduled for May 29–June 3.
Explain playoff rules
The Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff rules for 2025 follow the standard format used in recent IPL seasons, designed to determine the top four teams that compete for the title. Based on the IPL’s established structure, here’s a concise explanation of the playoff rules:
IPL Playoff Structure
The IPL playoffs consist of four matches involving the top four teams from the league stage points table, ranked based on points and Net Run Rate (NRR). The matches are:
● Qualifier 1: Teams: 1st vs. 2nd ranked teams from the league stage.
● Outcome: The winner advances directly to the Final. The loser moves to Qualifier 2.
● Eliminator:Teams: 3rd vs. 4th ranked teams from the league stage.
● Outcome: The winner advances to Qualifier 2, while the loser is eliminated.
● Qualifier 2:Teams: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs. Winner of the Eliminator.
● Outcome: The winner advances to the Final, and the loser is eliminated.
● Final:Teams: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs. Winner of Qualifier 2.
● Outcome: The winner is crowned the IPL champion.
Key Rules
● Points Table Ranking: Teams are ranked based on points (2 for a win, 1 for a no-result, 0 for a loss). If points are tied, Net Run Rate (NRR) determines the ranking.
● Match Format: All playoff matches are standard T20 games (20 overs per side), with a Super Over in case of a tie.
● Venue: Playoff matches are typically hosted at neutral venues, with the final often at a prominent stadium (e.g., Ahmedabad or Mumbai).
For IPL 2025, specific venues are noted as Ahmedabad for Qualifier 1 and Final, and Chennai for Eliminator and Qualifier 2.Schedule for IPL 2025 (based on available data):
● Qualifier 1: May 29, 2025
● Eliminator: May 30, 2025
● Qualifier 2: June 1, 2025
● Final: June 3, 2025
● Advantage of Finishing Higher
Teams finishing 1st or 2nd get two chances to reach the final (via Qualifier 1 and, if they lose, Qualifier 2).Teams finishing 3rd or 4th must win the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 to reach the final, with no margin for error.