Delhi Capitals is in a difficult position to qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs. (Getty Images)
In IPL 2025 season, Sunrisers HyderabadAfter the washing of a match affected by the rain, playoff hopes were cut. Delhi Capitals It provided a very important point by keeping the best two finish requests alive. The result put the Lucknow Super Giants into a situation that must win for the three remaining matches, because 14 points will not be enough this season.
Royal Challengers Bangalore is currently leading the score table with 16 points out of 11 matches and Punjab Kings with 15 points. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are connected with 14 points, while Delhi Capitals ranks fifth with 13 points.
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Delhi Capitals faces important future matches against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Assuming that further washing does not occur, they can potentially finish with 13, 15, 17 or 19 points. Three defeats eliminate them, while winning all the remaining games guarantees a playoff point.
IPL 2025 Points Table
| Pos | SET | P | W | L | NR | Nrr | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rcb | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0.482 | 16 |
| 2 | PBKS | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0.376 | 15 |
| 3 | Is it | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1.274 | 14 |
| 4 | GT | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.867 | 14 |
| 5 | DC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0.362 | 13 |
| 6 | Kkr | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.249 | 11 |
| 7 | LSG | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | -0.469 | 10 |
| 8 | Srh | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | -1.192 | 7 |
| 9 | Rr | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | -0.718 | 6 |
| 10 | CSK | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | -1.117 | 4 |
If Delhi Capitals get 19 points, they have a strong chance at the best two finishes. This scenario would put them in front of the Mumbai Indians and potentially connect with the Kings of Punjab. If the RCB loses two of the remaining three games and the Gujarat Titans lose a match, their positions can heal further.
How can VS GT affect the table?
Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans match (6 May) are important for the chances of playoffs of both teams. Gujarat Titans can win the first two finishes by winning the remaining four games, because only RCB can match the total of 22 points.
If both Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans end with 20 points, both teams can provide the first two positions depending on their performance in the remaining matches of the RCB. 18 points will be enough for a playoff point for both teams.
Questionnaire
Do you believe that Delhi capitals can still enter the playoffs?
Mumbai Indians have a significant advantage with the highest work rate of +1.274, which is the highest among all teams. This can be very important in case of point ties between the teams.
