EXPLAINED: MI, DC and LSG in brutal race for IPL 2025 playoffs

NEW DELHI:

Gujarat Titans

’ win over

Delhi Capitals

on Sunday confirmed their place in the

IPL 2025 playoffs

, along with

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

and Punjab Kings. Later in the day, Punjab joined the top-tier trio after a hard-fought 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.With this crucial win, Punjab Kings moved up to third on the points table, with 17 points from eight wins, three losses, and one no-result.

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Gujarat Titans climbed to the top of the table with nine wins and three losses, taking their tally to 18 points. With two matches still to play, their playoff qualification is now confirmed.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru also sit on 17 points — identical to PBKS — with eight wins, three losses, and one no-result, currently placing them second due to a superior net run rate.All three teams — GT, RCB, and PBKS — have two matches remaining in the league stage.

Remaining fixtures:Gujarat Titans: vs

Lucknow Super Giants

(May 22) and vs Chennai Super Kings (May 25)Royal Challengers Bengaluru: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 23) and vs Lucknow Super Giants (May 27)Punjab Kings: vs Delhi Capitals (May 24) and vs Mumbai Indians (May 26)Meanwhile, the race for the fourth playoff spot remains wide open.Mumbai Indians sit fourth with 14 points (7 wins, 5 losses)Delhi Capitals are fifth with 13 points (6 wins, 5 losses)Lucknow Super Giants are still in contention with 10 points (5 wins, 6 losses)With each of these teams having games in hand, the battle for the final playoff berth promises to be thrilling in the days ahead.