 "IPL 2025 Playoffs: All you need to know")
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has turned out to be unique in its own way, as not a single team had qualified for the playoffs after first 59 matches. However, we do have our four playoff teams now.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans had already booked their spots in the IPL 2025 playoffs, leaving only one position available — now clinched by Mumbai Indians. With their crucial victory, Mumbai moved up to 16 points, a total that Delhi Capitals can no longer match.
MI stepped up when it mattered most, ending DC’s hopes of dragging the playoff battle into the final league fixture, where both teams were set to face a challenging match against Punjab. Led by Hardik Pandya, Mumbai ensured their impressive late-season resurgence counted, as their bowlers successfully defended 181 runs at home.
Which teams have qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs?
The four teams qualifed for the playoffs:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
Which are the teams that are eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race?
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
IPL 2025 Playoffs: FAQs
Which teams have qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs so far?
Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) have confirmed their places in the IPL 2025 playoffs.
- GT have now qualified for the playoffs in three of their four IPL seasons.
- RCB have made it five times in the last six years.
- PBKS are set for a top-four finish for the first time since 2014, marking a major turnaround under new captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.
- MI clinch the final spot in the IPL playoffs with an important win against DC at home.
What is the significance of finishing in the top two on the points table?
Teams finishing first and second on the points table get two chances to reach the final:
- They face off in Qualifier 1 — the winner goes directly to the final.
- The loser gets another shot in Qualifier 2, playing against the winner of the Eliminator (between third and fourth-placed teams).
| IPL 2025 Points Table, team rankings, leaderboard | |||||||
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Gujarat Titans (Q) | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.795 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.482 |
| Punjab Kings (Q) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.389 |
| Mumbai Indians (Q) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1.156 |
| Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.006 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (E) | 13 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.193 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -1.192 |
| Rajasthan Royals (E) | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.701 |
| Chennai Super Kings (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
IPL 2025 Playoffs Schedule, Live Timings, Venue, Qualifiers and Eliminators Live Streaming and Telecast
When do the IPL 2025 playoffs begin?
The IPL 2025 playoffs will begin on May 29 with Qualifier 1.
Which teams can play in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 playoffs?
The top two teams on the IPL 2025 points table will play in Qualifier 1, which is scheduled to take place on May 29.
Which teams will lock horns in the Eliminator of the IPL 2025 playoffs?
The 3rd and 4th-placed teams on the IPL 2025 points table will lock horns in the Eliminator, which is scheduled to take place on May 30.
Which teams will lock horns in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025?
The losing team of Qualifier 1 and the winning team of the Eliminator will clash in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 on June 1.
When will the IPL 2025 final take place?
The IPL 2025 final is scheduled to take place on June 3.
Which teams can clash in the IPL 2025 final on June 3?
The winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2 will clash in the IPL 2025 final on June 3.
Which TV channels will live telecast the IPL 2025 playoffs?
Jio Star Sports Network will live telecast the IPL 2025 playoffs.
Where to watch the live streaming of the IPL 2025 playoffs?
Fans can watch the live streaming of the IPL 2025 playoffs on JioHotstar.
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