IPL 2025 Playoffs Qualification Scenario: As we approach the business end of the Indian Premier League 2025, the race to the playoffs is in the culmination stage, where three teams — Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings — have qualified for the top four spots, with one last berth up for grabs. Only two more teams remain in the race, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.
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Both teams will be in action against each other on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for a virtual knockout clash. The team on the winning side will, all but, confirm their qualification. However, the rain threat looms large in the Western city of Mumbai. The city received heavy rainfall on the eve of the match, with the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issuing a forecast and warning for Mumbai and surrounding areas.
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The points will be shared between MI and DC if the match on Wednesday is washed out, making the race even more exciting but tougher for the latter. DC sit fifth in the points table, one place below MI, with 13 points from 12 games, while Mumbai have one extra point in as many games. Both Delhi and five-time IPL title holders MI will face Punjab Kings in their respective last games.
MI, DC remaining fixtures
- MI vs DC – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – May 21
- PBKS vs DC – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur – May 24
- PBKS vs MI – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur – May 26
Here’s a look at all the qualification scenarios for MI and DC:
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If the MI vs DC match is washed out
If the MI vs DC match is washed out/ abandoned on Wednesday, then both teams will share spoils, meaning Mumbai will still have a one-point lead over Delhi. In this case, whoever wins their last league game against PBKS will confirm their qualification.
If Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals
If Mumbai wins the clash against Delhi, they will be through to the playoffs with 16 points, which will be out of Delhi’s reach even if they beat PBKS in their last league match.
If Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians
If Delhi beats Mumbai, they will take a one-point lead over the latter. In this case, Delhi can ensure qualification if they beat PBKS. They can also qualify even after losing their last league match to PBKS if the same Shreyas Iyer side beats Mumbai Indians.
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IPL 2025 Points Table
Gujarat Titans are on top of the IPL 2025 standings with 18 points, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings both have 17 points. These three teams have already secured a spot for the playoffs. RR and CSK, meanwhile, are still 9th and 10th, respectively.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | PTS |
| 1 | GT (Qualified) | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0.795 | 18 |
| 2 | RCB (Qualified) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0.482 | 17 |
| 3 | PBKS (Qualified) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0.389 | 17 |
| 4 | MI | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1.156 | 14 |
| 5 | DC | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.260 | 13 |
| 6 | KKR (E) | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0.193 | 12 |
| 7 | LSG (E) | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | -0.506 | 10 |
| 8 | SRH (E) | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | -1.005 | 9 |
| 9 | RR (E) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | -0.549 | 6 |
| 10 | CSK (E) | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | -1.030 | 6 |
(Table updated after RR vs CSK IPL 2025 match on Tuesday)