IPL 2025: Crunch Time for Top Two Playoff Spots
IPL 2025 Playoff Picture: Who Can Secure Top Two?
The Indian Premier League 2025 is heading into its final week with playoff spots already secured, but the battle for the crucial top two positions is heating up. Four teams — Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Mumbai Indians — are vying for a strategic advantage in the playoffs.
Top-Two Qualification Scenarios
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s remaining matches and what they need to do to secure a top-two finish:
- Gujarat Titans (18 pts)
- Punjab Kings (17 pts)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17 pts)
- Mumbai Indians (16 pts)
No matches left.
Will finish in the top two only if both RCB and PBKS lose their final matches.
Remaining Match: vs MI on Monday
A win secures a top-two finish, potentially even top spot if RCB loses.
Remaining Match: vs LSG on Tuesday
Victory guarantees a top-two finish regardless of other results.
Remaining Match: vs PBKS
A win propels them to 18 points, likely enough for a top-two finish depending on NRR.
Why Top Two Matters
The top two teams in the IPL earn a direct entry into Qualifier 1, giving them two opportunities to reach the final. Teams finishing third or fourth face a sudden-death match in the Eliminator.
With every team capable of finishing anywhere in the top four, the final two league matches promise intense drama and playoff-defining moments.
