IPL 2025 Playoffs Scenario: IPL season 18 Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders started once again, but had to cancel the match without playing any balls due to continuous rains in Bangalore. After the match was washed in the rain, both teams got 1-1, which means KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, has officially out of the playoff race while RCB tickets are still not confirmed. So far 4 teams have been out of the IPL playoff race while 6 teams have alive expectations.

What to qualify for RCB in playoffs

Not now, it has been 17 points after the cancellation of the match against KKR of RCB, captained by Rajat Patidar. He has 2 matches left. The team’s net run rate is 0.482. RCB will have to keep a place in the playoffs and stay in the top 2, so that he gets 2 opportunities to reach the finals. If Rajasthan Royals today defeats Punjab Kings, or beats Gujarat Delhi, then RCB’s playoff ticket will be confirmed.

Today there will be 2 important matches

Today there is a double header in the IPL. The first match will be Rajasthan vs Punjab and the second match will be Delhi vs Gujarat. If Punjab Kings wins, it will get 17 points. After this, 2 matches will be saved, out of which he will have to win 1. At the same time, if the Gujarat Titans win in the second match, then it will become the first team to reach the playoffs. While Delhi loses, it will depend on other teams, then after winning both the next matches, it will be able to have only 17 points.

Net run rate of Mumbai Indians is the best

There are 2 matches left in Mumbai’s league stage, they have 14 points. Mumbai have to win their next two matches to qualify for the playoffs. In this, his important match will be with Delhi Capitals, which will be necessary for both teams to win.

Lucknow Super Giants need to win all matches

Lucknow, captained by Rishabh Pant, has won 5 in 11 matches. It has 3 matches left and after winning, she will be able to reach 16 points. If now a single match team lost, then it will officially be out of the playoff race. The next match of the team is with Hyderabad on Monday.

IPL 2025 teams out of playoffs

1. Chennai Super Kings
2. Rajasthan Royals
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad
4. Kolkata Knight Riders