IPL playoff scenarios 2025 News

Mumbai’s IPL 2025 playoff race faces uncertainty as an 80% chance of rain threatens the crucial MI vs DC match at Wankhede Stadium on May 21. With Mumbai Indians holding 14 points and Delhi Capitals 13 points, a washout would force both teams to share points, complicating playoff qualification. Delhi would then depend on Punjab Kings beating Mumbai in their final game to keep hopes alive, while Mumbai must win their last match to secure a playoff spot. IPL’s new rule adds an extra hour for play to counter weather delays, but Wankhede’s poor drainage could still lead to a no-result, making weather updates critical for fans.

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.