By Admin 
IPL Points Table 2025: 49 matches have been played in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League, in the match held on Wednesday, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets. CSK, captained by MS Dhoni, has become the first team, which has officially dropped from the playoff race this season. For the second consecutive time, CSK has not been able to make a place in the playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, captained by Rajat Patidar, topped the points table, have won 7 out of 10 matches and 3 have lost. His net run rate is +0.521.
Punjab Kings reached second place
Punjab Kings have reached second place in the points table with defeating CSK on Wednesday. He has won 6 out of 10 matches, while one of his matches was canceled. The team’s net run rate with 13 points is +0.1999. At number three is Mumbai Indians, who won 6 out of 10 matches. MI, captained by Hardik Pandya, is better than RCB’s net run rate (+0.899).
Gujarat Titans is at number four. This team, captained by Shubman Gill, has won 6 out of 9 matches. His net run rate is +0.748. These four teams are strong contenders for reaching the playoffs, but now Delhi Capitals are fighting firmly for Lakhkhanau Super Giants Top 4.
DC, LSG and KKR also involved in fighting
Delhi Capitals is at number five in the points table, it has won 6 out of 10 matches and also has 12 points. However, his net run rate (+0.362) is less than Mumbai and Gujarat. The sixth place is Lucknow Super Giants, who have won 5 out of 10 matches. Both these teams are also a strong contender to reach the playoffs, while it is important for Kolkata Knight Riders to win every match now.
KKR has won 4 out of 10 matches, now if she wins all the matches then it can have 17 points. If the team loses even a match, then it will have to depend on other teams, KKR is 7th in the table.
Difficult for RR and SRH
Rajasthan Royals have won only 3 matches out of 10, it is at number 8 in the table. If a single match is lost from here, the team will be out of the playoff race. Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 3 out of 9 matches and they have to win every match to reach the playoffs and also take care of the net run rate. Pat Cummins Hyderabad team, which reached the final last year, can now win all the matches and reach a maximum of 16 points.
Teams out of IPL 2025 Playoffs race
Currently, Chennai Super Kings, which is out of the playoff race of IPL 2025. CSK, captained by Dhoni, has won 2 out of 10 matches and has lost 8.