IPL 2025 PLAYOFF SCENARIOS: REMAINING MATCHES AND MAXIMUM POINTS NEEDED FOR EACH TEAM

Over five weeks of action have been witnessed in the 18th edition of the IPL in 2025, as of April 27. All teams have completed at least eight matches and will have completed their nine games by the 28th of April. With a minimum of five matches left to be played for each side, the scenarios for the playoffs are heating up, with many teams having their say on qualification.

Only a few teams have a nearly impossible case to qualify for the playoffs. A couple of teams are just a step closer to qualifying for the playoffs. Most of the teams are yet to find a smooth path towards their qualification, which leads to excitement towards the rest of the tournament. At this point, there are at least eight teams in contention to make it to the playoffs.

Maximum points a team can achieve and their remaining fixtures in IPL 2025:

Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently in the last position in the points table. In their nine matches, the five-time champions have four points, two wins, and seven losses, with a negative net run rate of -1.302. In their remaining five matches, considering CSK wins all five, the maximum number of points they could claim would be 14.

CSK's remaining fixtures -

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are in the ninth position in the points table, just above CSK. In their nine matches, the inaugural champions have four points, two wins, and seven losses, with a negative net run rate of -0.625. RR has five matches left in the season. Assuming they win all of them, RR can claim a maximum of 14 points in the season.

RR's remaining fixtures -

Sunrisers Hyderabad 

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are in the eighth position following their win over CSK in Chennai in their previous game. In nine matches, SRH have six points, three wins, and six losses, with a negative net run rate of -1.103. In their remaining five matches, considering SRH wins all of them, the 2016 champions can claim a maximum of 16 points.

SRH's remaining fixtures -

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced Punjab Kings in their previous encounter, which had no result due to rain interruption. In their nine matches, the defending champions have seven points, three wins, and five losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.212. Considering KKR wins all of their remaining five matches, their maximum points can be 17.

KKR's remaining fixtures -

Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in the sixth position in the points table as of April 27. In their nine matches, LSG have 10 points, five wins, and four losses, with a negative net run rate of -0.054. Considering they win all of their remaining five matches, the maximum number of points LSG can claim would be 20.

LSG's remaining fixtures -

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians (MI) have been on a winning streak of four wins. In their nine matches so far, the five-time champions have 10 points, five wins, and four losses, with a good net run rate of +0.673. Considering the Mumbai-based franchise wins all of their remaining five matches, MI can claim a maximum of 20 points.

MI's remaining fixtures -

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings (PBKS) were against Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous match, which did not have a result due to the rain interruption. In their nine matches, PBKS have 11 points, five wins, and three losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.177. Assuming PBKS win all of their remaining matches, they can claim a maximum of 21 points.

PBKS's remaining fixtures -

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won their first home game in their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals. In their nine matches, the three-time runners-up have 12 points, six wins, and three losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.482. Assuming they win all of their remaining five matches, RCB can end up with a maximum of 22 points.

RCB's remaining fixtures -

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals (DC) have been one of the most dominant teams in IPL 2025. In their eight matches, the 2020 finalists have 12 points, six wins, and two losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.657. Considering they win their remaining six matches, DC can achieve a maximum of 24 points.

DC's remaining fixtures -

Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans (GT) are the table toppers and one of the favourites to win the title. In their eight matches, the 2022 champions have 12 points, six wins, and two losses, with a positive net run rate of +1.104. Assuming they win their remaining six matches, GT can achieve a maximum of 24 points.

GT's remaining fixtures -

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