Gujarat Titans playoff qualification News

Gujarat Titans (GT) lost to Lucknow Super Giants, complicating their chances of finishing in the IPL 2025 top two. Currently with 18 points from 13 matches, GT must win their final game against Chennai Super Kings to keep hopes alive. However, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), both on 17 points with games in hand, can surpass GT by winning their remaining matches. For GT to secure a top-two spot and the Qualifier 1 advantage, they need at least one slip-up from either RCB or PBKS. GT’s fate is in their hands but depends heavily on other results.  

With three teams — Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru — already qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, the final spot is being contested by Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants. Mumbai are in pole position and can qualify directly with two wins. Delhi must win both their remaining games or risk elimination. Lucknow need to win all three remaining matches and hope for favorable results from other games. Net run rate could be a deciding factor if teams finish level on points. The DC vs MI clash on May 21 is likely to be crucial.