The Indian Premier League 2025 has got its four teams for the much awaited playoffs. Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Mumbai Indians will now compete to seal their place in the top two.
Finishing in the top two is of paramount importance for all four because on the top means two chances at finale- Qualifier 1 and eliminator. Meanwhile, the third and fourth position means only one chance, directly the eliminator.
Gujarat Titans (GT), currently at the top of the IPL 2025 standings, faced their fourth defeat of the season on Thursday, falling short by 33 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This marks their second loss to LSG this season, with only Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals managing to defeat them as well.
Despite the setback, Shubman Gill’s team maintains their lead on the points table with 18 points, a result of their impressive performance in earlier matches. Nevertheless, this loss complicates their quest for a top-two finish, which is critical for securing the advantageous Qualifier 1 spot, providing a second chance to reach the final.
Will Gujarat Titans clinch a top-two finish in IPL 2025?
1. Defeat CSK to reach 20 points.
2. Rely on either RCB or PBKS to lose at least one of their remaining two matches, which would keep them at a maximum of 19 points.
RCB will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and LSG, both of whom are already out of contention but could pose a threat.
Meanwhile, PBKS is set to play against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, with MI needing a win to bolster their own playoff aspirations and potentially hinder PBKS's chances.
If both RCB and PBKS manage to win all their matches, GT could find themselves in third place despite finishing the season with 20 points.
Basically, what this means is that while GT's destiny is in their own hands, favorable outcomes from other matches will be essential for them to secure a top-two finish.
(With inputs from TOI)
Finishing in the top two is of paramount importance for all four because on the top means two chances at finale- Qualifier 1 and eliminator. Meanwhile, the third and fourth position means only one chance, directly the eliminator.
Gujarat Titans (GT), currently at the top of the IPL 2025 standings, faced their fourth defeat of the season on Thursday, falling short by 33 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This marks their second loss to LSG this season, with only Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals managing to defeat them as well.
Despite the setback, Shubman Gill’s team maintains their lead on the points table with 18 points, a result of their impressive performance in earlier matches. Nevertheless, this loss complicates their quest for a top-two finish, which is critical for securing the advantageous Qualifier 1 spot, providing a second chance to reach the final.
Will Gujarat Titans clinch a top-two finish in IPL 2025?
Here’s what they need to do:
GT has one league match left against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday, May 25, at home. A victory would elevate them to 20 points, nearly guaranteeing a top-two finish. The only teams with a chance to surpass them are Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), both currently at 17 points from 12 matches. For GT to secure their position, they must:1. Defeat CSK to reach 20 points.
2. Rely on either RCB or PBKS to lose at least one of their remaining two matches, which would keep them at a maximum of 19 points.
RCB will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and LSG, both of whom are already out of contention but could pose a threat.
Meanwhile, PBKS is set to play against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, with MI needing a win to bolster their own playoff aspirations and potentially hinder PBKS's chances.
If both RCB and PBKS manage to win all their matches, GT could find themselves in third place despite finishing the season with 20 points.
Basically, what this means is that while GT's destiny is in their own hands, favorable outcomes from other matches will be essential for them to secure a top-two finish.
(With inputs from TOI)
