IPL Points Table 2025: Mumbai Indians delivered a crushing blow to Rajasthan Royals' campaign, securing a massive 100-run victory at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Hardik Pandya's MI posted a formidable 217/2, leaving Sanju Samson's RR reeling at 117 all out in just 16.1 overs. This dominant performance has propelled MI to the top of the IPL 2025 points table, setting the stage for a thrilling playoff race.
What's Next?
All eyes now turn to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans take on Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 2. Gujarat will look to continue their upward climb as the race for playoffs intensifies. SRH, on the other hand, will look to spoil the GT's party. With both teams boasting explosive batting lineups, we can expect a high-scoring thriller.
The Battle at the Top: MI vs RCB
As we enter the business end of the tournament, the fight for the top four spots is getting fierce. Mumbai Indians, under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, have displayed remarkable consistency, securing 7 wins in 11 matches. Their impressive Net Run Rate of +1.274 is a testament to their dominant performances with both bat and ball. The resurgence of Rohit Sharma at the top of the order, coupled with Suryakumar Yadav's explosive hitting in the middle overs, has made MI a force to be reckoned with.
However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are breathing down their necks, also with 14 points from 10 games. Rajat Patidar's RCB, after a shaky start, have found their rhythm, winning 7 of their last 8 matches. Virat Kohli's consistent run-scoring and the emergence of Devdutt Padikkal as a reliable partner have provided a solid foundation for their batting lineup. While their Net Run Rate (+0.521) is lower than MI's, RCB's momentum makes them serious contenders for the top spot.
The Contenders: PBKS, GT, and DC in the Mix
Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, are currently in third place with 13 points from 10 matches. Their Net Run Rate of +0.199 suggests they are still a force to be reckoned with.
Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans and Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals are also firmly in the playoff race, both with 12 points. GT, despite a few inconsistent performances, have shown glimpses of their championship-winning form.
IPL 2025 Points Table (Before GT vs SRH)
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Won | Lost | Net Run Rate | Position Change |
|---|
| 1 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | +1.274 | Moved up |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 | +0.521 | Moved down |
| 3 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | +0.199 | Moved down |
| 4 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | +0.748 | Moved down |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | +0.362 | Moved down |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | -0.325 | No change |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 9 | 10 | 4 | 5 | +0.271 | No change |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 6 | 11 | 3 | 8 | -0.780 | No change |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 6 | 9 | 3 | 6 | -1.103 | Moved down |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | -1.211 | No change |
Struggling at the Bottom: RR, SRH, and CSK Face Uphill Battle
Rajasthan Royals, after their recent drubbing at the hands of MI, find themselves in the eighth position. The franchise have lost 8 of their 11 matches and their Net Run Rate of -0.780 paints a grim picture.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings are also languishing at the bottom of the table. Pat Cummins' SRH have struggled to find consistency, with their batting lineup failing to fire on a regular basis. Their Net Run Rate of -1.103 is a major concern.
CSK have had a disastrous season, winning only 2 of their 10 matches. Their batting has been inconsistent, and their bowling attack has lacked bite.
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