Three Teams Could Clinch Playoff Berths In Sunday's Double-Header
Today marks the return of IPL action with the season's first double-header since the break.
After 58 matches in the IPL 2025 season, not a single team has officially qualified for the playoffs. While four teams have already been knocked out, the battle for the top four remains intense.
However, Sunday, May 18, could prove decisive as three teams have the chance to seal their playoff spots, according to former India opener and cricket analyst Aakash Chopra.
Double Header could decide the Playoff picture
Today marks the return of IPL action with the season's first double-header since the break:
Match 1: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Match 2: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Gujarat Titans (GT)
The outcome of these two games could significantly clarify the playoff scenario.
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IPL 2025 Points Table (Before May 18 Matches)
1st: RCB – 17 points
2nd: GT – 16 points
3rd: PBKS – 15 points
4th: MI – 14 points
5th: DC – 13 points
7th: LSG – 10 points
Possible Qualification Scenarios
If RR defeats PBKS & GT defeats DC
RCB qualifies with 17 points
GT qualifies with 18 points
(RR's win helps RCB; GT qualifies directly with a win)
If PBKS defeats RR & GT defeats DC
All three teams - RCB, GT, and PBKS - qualify
RCB and PBKS finish with 17 points, GT with 18
If both PBKS and DC win
No team secures qualification today
PBKS moves to 17 points, DC to 15
The playoff race stays wide open, and fans will have to wait longer for clarity.
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IPL 2025 Updated Points Table as of May 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – 8 wins, 3 losses, 1 no result, 17 points, Net Run Rate (NRR): +0.482
Gujarat Titans (GT) – 8 wins, 3 losses, 0 no result, 16 points, NRR: +0.793
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 7 wins, 3 losses, 1 no result, 15 points, NRR: +0.376
Mumbai Indians (MI) – 7 wins, 5 losses, 0 no result, 14 points, NRR: +1.156
Delhi Capitals (DC) – 6 wins, 4 losses, 1 no result, 13 points, NRR: +0.362
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 5 wins, 6 losses, 2 no results, 12 points, NRR: +0.193
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 5 wins, 6 losses, 0 no result, 10 points, NRR: -0.469
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 3 wins, 7 losses, 1 no result, 7 points, NRR: -1.192
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 3 wins, 9 losses, 0 no result, 6 points, NRR: -0.718
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 3 wins, 9 losses, 0 no result, 6 points, NRR: -0.992
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