IPL 2025 qualification scenarios News

Today’s double-header in IPL 2025 is crucial for shaping the playoff race, with four key teams in action: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) & Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Gujarat Titans (GT).  

The Indian Premier League 2025 is entering its final and most intense phase, and the race for the playoff spots is as fierce as ever. With just a few league matches remaining, only three teams—Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been officially knocked out of contention. The rest are still in with a mathematical or realistic chance to finish in the top four. Here's how the playoff race looks for each of the 10 franchises:

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured an 8-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans on April 28, 2025, with a stellar 101-run knock from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, marking his maiden IPL century. This win kept RR’s playoff hopes alive, but they must win all four remaining league matches by big margins to improve their net run rate. Currently, RR has 6 points from 10 matches and is in 8th place. Their upcoming matches are against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Punjab Kings. They also need favorable results from other teams to qualify for the playoffs.