The remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 are starting from Saturday. These will be the matches, which will prepare the equation of the team that will reach the play-offs of the competition. So far three teams have been out of the equation, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrise Hyderabad.
That means seven teams will compete for the top four spots. The tension between India and Pakistan was at its peak with 14 matches remaining in the league stage. Now these games will be played in six places. That means playing at home against some teams won't have the same advantage. Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are currently in the top two positions, are in danger of qualifying for the play-offs.
Both have the same 16 points from 11 games. One point behind them is Punjab Kings. Mumbai Indians are on the fourth position with 14 points. Gujarat have three more matches to play and even if they win just one of them, it will be enough to qualify for the play-offs. Led by Shubman Gill, Gujarat will play against Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai.
Bengaluru also have three games against them, against Kolkata Knight Riders, Hyderabad and Lucknow. If Bengaluru wins all their matches and Gujarat lose points, the top spot could be theirs, with 22 points. Punjab also has an opportunity to finish the league with 21 points. For this he will have to beat Rajasthan, Delhi and Mumbai.
Two of those wins will take Punjab to the play-offs. It has been almost a decade since Punjab did not reach the play-offs. For Mumbai, the situation is a bit grim. This was the situation when Mumbai lost to Gujarat in their last match. Five-time champions Mumbai will need to win their last two matches, against Delhi and Punjab, to retain their play-off chances.
Delhi have three games left and they need a sure win in all of them. These matches are against Gujarat, Mumbai and Punjab. If Delhi lose by just one match, it will prove fatal for Akshar Patel's team. Even if Kolkata wins the remaining two matches, it will be only 15 points.
Yeti will not reach him. For the defending champions, Punjab must not win any match while Delhi must lose at least two matches. Lucknow's prospects remain the same, depending on the performance of others. Rishabh Pant's team needs six points from the remaining matches. And for that Mumbai and Delhi won't win any game.
