RCB Qualification Scenario News

As the league stage of IPL 2025 nears its end, the race for the top two playoff spots is heating up. With a tight points table, four teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Gujarat Titans (GT) are still mathematically in the race to finish in the top two, though their paths vary in complexity. Scroll down to know top 2 qualification scenarios for all 4 teams. 

As the league stage of IPL 2025 enters its final stretch, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) find themselves on the cusp of a playoff berth but their qualification isn’t sealed just yet. While Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially been eliminated, RCB must still navigate a complex web of scenarios to confirm their top-four finish. Currently sitting on 17 points, RCB would typically be considered safe. However, in an unpredictable IPL season disrupted by a mid-tournament break and several nail-biters, nothing is guaranteed until the final league game is played.

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).  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Chennai Super Kings in the 52nd match of IPL 2025, with the opportunity to make history by completing a rare double over their southern rivals.  

As IPL 2024 nears its thrilling conclusion, the race for the playoffs intensifies. With Kolkata Knight Riders already securing a spot, the focus shifts to the remaining teams vying for the top four. In particular, the qualification scenarios for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are generating significant buzz. Both teams have crucial matches ahead that will determine their playoff fate. Here’s a detailed look at what needs to happen for RCB and CSK to secure their spots in the IPL 2024 playoffs.

Juggernaut After a slow start to their campaign, RCB have found their groove at the perfect time, stringing together an impressive four-match winning streak.

Mumbai Indians, also with 14 points, would reach 16 points if they win their match.

The playoffs will consist of four matches, namely Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.

IPL 2023 playoffs will see the top four teams compete in four matches - Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final - to determine the winner of the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bangalore currently have a net run rate (NRR) of -1.044 after playing seven games, while the Gujarat Giants have an NRR of -2.511 after the same number of games.