Delhi Capitals are in a tricky position to qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs. (Getty Images)
In the IPL 2025 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s playoff hopes were dashed after a rain-affected match resulted in a washout. Delhi Capitals secured a crucial point, keeping their top-two finish aspirations alive. The result has also put Lucknow Super Giants in a must-win situation for their remaining three games, as 14 points will not be sufficient for qualification this season.
Royal Challengers Bangalore currently lead the points table with 16 points from 11 matches, followed by Punjab Kings with 15 points. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are tied at 14 points, while Delhi Capitals sits at fifth position with 13 points.
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Delhi Capitals face crucial upcoming matches against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. They can potentially finish with 13, 15, 17, or 19 points, assuming no further washouts occur. Three defeats would eliminate them, while winning all remaining games guarantees a playoff spot.
IPL 2025 POINTS TABLE
| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | NRR | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0.482 | 16 |
| 2 | PBKS | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0.376 | 15 |
| 3 | MI | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1.274 | 14 |
| 4 | GT | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.867 | 14 |
| 5 | DC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0.362 | 13 |
| 6 | KKR | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.249 | 11 |
| 7 | LSG | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | -0.469 | 10 |
| 8 | SRH | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | -1.192 | 7 |
| 9 | RR | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | -0.718 | 6 |
| 10 | CSK | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | -1.117 | 4 |
If Delhi Capitals achieve 19 points, they have a strong chance at a top-two finish. This scenario would put them ahead of Mumbai Indians and potentially tie with Punjab Kings. Their position could improve further if RCB loses two of their three remaining games and Gujarat Titans lose one match.
How can MI vs GT impact the table?
The Mumbai Indians versus Gujarat Titans match tonight (May 6) holds significant importance for both teams’ playoff chances. Gujarat Titans can secure a top-two finish by winning all their remaining four games, as only RCB could match their 22-point total.
If both Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans finish with 20 points, either team could secure a top-two position, depending on RCB’s performance in their remaining matches. For both teams, 18 points would be sufficient for a playoff spot.
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Mumbai Indians hold a significant advantage with their net run rate of +1.274, the highest among all teams. This could prove crucial in case of point ties between teams.
