The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is getting close to the playoffs, and the competition is heating up.
Teams are fighting for the top four spots, and each match is now more important than ever.
Here’s a detailed look at which teams are likely to qualify, which are still in the race, and which teams are nearly out.
Teams Likely to Qualify
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Points: 12 (from 8 matches)
- Net Run Rate (NRR): +1.104
- Chances: GT needs just two more wins from their remaining six matches to confirm a playoff spot.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Points: 12 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: +0.657
- Chances: Like GT, DC also needs two more wins to secure their place in the playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Points: 10 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: +0.472
- Chances: RCB needs to win at least three out of their last six matches to stay in the top four.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Points: 10 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: +0.177
- Chances: PBKS should win three more games to remain in contention. A better NRR will help.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Points: 10 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: +0.088
- Chances: LSG also needs at least three wins and must try to improve their NRR.
Teams Still in the Race
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Points: 8 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: +0.483
- Chances: MI must win at least four out of their last six matches. Their good NRR can give them an edge.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Points: 6 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: +0.212
- Chances: KKR needs to win four or more matches to stay in the race. Their NRR could help in a close finish.
Teams With the Least Chances
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Points: 4 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: -0.714
- Chances: RR needs to win five out of their six remaining games and hope other results go in their favor.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Points: 4 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: -1.217
- Chances: SRH is in a tough spot. They need to win most of their games and improve their NRR a lot.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Points: 4 (from 8 matches)
- NRR: -1.392
- Chances: CSK has the lowest chance. They must win all their remaining six matches and hope for a miracle in other results.
