Race for Top 2: How RCB, MI, PBKS playoff fixtures depend on GT-CSK match

With one league game left for GT, RCB, MI, and PBKS, here's how the race for a top 2 finish in the IPL 2025 points table could unfold across scenarios.

The previous season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) knock Chennai Super Kings (CSK) out of the playoffs race. However, in IPL 2025, the four playoff teams, RCB being a favourite from the start of season, were confirmed well before the final league matches of the teams, and Chennai became the first team to be eliminated from the playoffs race. 

 

Despite the contrasting fortunes of CSK and RCB, the Bengaluru-based franchise recieved a massive boost from CSK winning thierr last game of the season vs GT.

 

 

How CSK's win over GT help RCB?

 

Gujarat Titans are currently at the top of the IPL 2025 points table, despite today's loss vs CSK. However, they have now played all thier 14 matches this season with 18 points to their name. Now RCB who has 17 points from 13 games will have the chance to go past GT at the points table by winning thierr final game vs LSG on Tuesday. 

Gujarat Titans (GT)

• Total Matches played: 14
• Matches won: 9
• Matches Lost: 5
• Points: 18
• Net runrate: +0.602

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• Total Matches played: 13
• Matches won: 8
• Matches Lost: 4
• No result: 1
• Points: 17
• Net runrate: +0.255

RCB remaining match in IPL 2025

• On May 27 - vs LSG (7:30 PM IST)

Why finishing in the top two of the IPL 2025 points table is crucial?

 

All four teams that have made it to the IPL 2025 playoffs still have a shot at claiming a spot in the top two positions. These coveted spots come with a major advantage: teams placed first and second get two chances to reach the final. Even if they lose Qualifier 1, they get another opportunity in Qualifier 2, giving them a safety net not available to the third and fourth-placed teams.

 

How Gujarat losing to CSK helped Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians?

 

Like RCB, Punjab Kings (PBKS) also have 17 points with one game left. They are currently ahead of RCB on the IPL 2025 leaderboard due to a superior net run rate. If Punjab win their final match against Mumbai Indians (MI), they will qualify in the top two team with 19 points. HHowever, CSK's win over GT has now enabled MI a straight forwarrd way to punch their tickets to qualifier 1.  Now when MI will meet PBKS on Monday the match will be shoot-out forr top spot at the points table as if MI wins they will have 18 points same as GT but with better net run rate, on the other hand if PBKS win they will have 19 points one more than GT at the moment.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• Total Matches played: 13
• Matches won: 8
• Matches Lost: 4
• No result: 1
• Points: 17
• Net runrate: +0.327

Punjab Kings' remaining match in IPL 2025

• On May 26 vs MI (7:30 PM IST)

Mumbai Indians (MI)

• Total Matches played: 13
• Matches won: 8
• Matches Lost: 5
• Points: 16
• Net runrate: +1.292

Mumbai Indians' remaining match in IPL 2025

• On May 26 vs PBKS (7:30 PM IST)

IPL 2025 Playoffs fixtures, Qualifier 1 Live Timings, Venue, final Live Streaming and Telecast

 

When do the IPL 2025 playoffs begin?

 

The IPL 2025 playoffs will kick start 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.