At the end of the IPL 2025 league phase, the war for the first two positions, the Gujarat Titans (GT), the Royal Challenges Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Each team performed remarkable performances, but only two may demand greedy points that offer a direct path to the qualification.
Gujarat Titans (GT): Atonement Targeting
Despite a loss of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), GT continues to be a strong contestant. 14 points from 11 matches and +0.867 NET WORKING RATE (NRR) and they need to win the remaining fixtures to reach 16 points. However, we hope positive results for GT, other matches, especially for those involved in RCB and PBKs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Consistency Search
RCB stops with 16 points from 11 games and has +0.482 NRR. When two matches left, the victories would raise them to 20 points and guarantee almost two points. However, even a single win may be sufficient, provided that the other results are aligned in favor.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Momentum Driving
PBKS, NRR and +0.376 with 11 matches with 15 points. Winning the remaining two matches would take them to 19 points and strengthen their claims for the best two finishes. However, one can endanger their chances of loss and make their upcoming armature very important.
Mumbai Indians (MI): Banking in Net Working Rate
Mi has received 14 points from 11 games and boasts the best NRR in the league in +1.274. Winning their last two matches would push them to 18 points, but they would still rely on the performances of other teams to join the best two points. Their superior NRRs may be a decisive factor in the case of a tie in the scores.
A tight finish is waiting
The first two -point race in IPL 2025 was set for an exciting result. Although RCB has a slight edge, PBKS, GT and MI performances will be very important in the remaining matches. Fans, teams compete for advantageous positions in playoffs, can wait to finish nail bite.
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