EXPLAINED: Only one spot left! Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in brutal race for IPL 2025 playoffs | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans’ win over Delhi Capitals on Sunday confirmed their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs, together 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 on the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.With this significant win, Punjab Kings moved as much as third on the factors desk, with 17 factors from eight wins, three losses, and one no-result.Gujarat Titans climbed to the highest of the desk with 9 wins and three losses, taking their tally to 18 factors. With two matches nonetheless to play, their playoff qualification is now confirmed.Royal Challengers Bengaluru additionally sit on 17 factors — similar to PBKS — with eight wins, three losses, and one no-result, at present putting them second resulting from a superior internet run fee.All three groups — 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 stays broad open.Mumbai Indians sit fourth with 14 factors (7 wins, 5 losses)Delhi Capitals are fifth with 13 factors (6 wins, 5 losses)Lucknow Super Giants are nonetheless in competition with 10 factors (5 wins, 6 losses)With every of those groups having video games in hand, the battle for the ultimate playoff berth guarantees to be thrilling in the times forward.