IPL 2025 Playoff Qualification Scenarios: Final Update After RCB's Win Over LSG
The IPL 2025 league stage ended with a bang as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a record run chase against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to secure a top-two finish. Here's the latest on the playoff qualification, final points table, and what fans can expect next.
Match 70 Recap: RCB vs LSG
- LSG 227/3 (20 overs): Rishabh Pant smashed a magnificent 118* (61) and Mitchell Marsh added 67 (37) as LSG posted a daunting total.
- RCB 230/4 (18.4 overs): RCB chased down 228, led by Jitesh Sharma's breathtaking 85* (33) and Virat Kohli's 54 (30), winning by 6 wickets and sealing their place in Qualifier 1.
Final IPL 2025 Points Table (After All League Matches)
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 19 | +0.372 | Qualified |
| 2 | Royal Challengers BLR | 14 | 9 | 4 | 19 | +0.454 | Qualified |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.254 | Qualified |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +1.142 | Qualified |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | +0.011 | Eliminated |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | +0.022 | Eliminated |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.337 | Eliminated |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 5 | 9 | 12 | -0.305 | Eliminated |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.549 | Eliminated |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.647 | Eliminated |
What Does This Mean for the Playoffs?
- Punjab Kings (PBKS) finish top of the table due to superior NRR over RCB.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) leapfrog Gujarat Titans to finish second, thanks to their win and NRR boost.
- Gujarat Titans (GT) drop to third and will play the Eliminator.
- Mumbai Indians (MI) remain fourth.
IPL 2025 Playoff Fixtures
- Qualifier 1: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Date: May 29, 2025 | Venue: New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh - Eliminator: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
Date: May 30, 2025 | Venue: New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh - Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator
Date: June 1, 2025 | Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2
Date: June 3, 2025 | Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Key Takeaways
- RCB's win over LSG is their highest-ever successful run chase and secures a valuable "second chance" in the playoffs.
- PBKS and RCB will play Qualifier 1, with the winner going straight to the final.
- GT and MI face off in the Eliminator; the loser is knocked out.
FAQs: IPL 2025 Playoff Qualification
Q1: Which teams finished in the top two?
A: Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Q2: Who plays Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator?
A: PBKS vs RCB in Qualifier 1; GT vs MI in the Eliminator.
Q3: Why is a top-two finish important?
A: Top two teams get two chances to reach the final—first in Qualifier 1, and if they lose, in Qualifier 2.
Q4: Which teams are eliminated?
A: Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings.
RCB's thrilling win has set up blockbuster playoff battles. Stay tuned for all the action as IPL 2025 heads into its decisive phase!