Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) thrilling six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 70, the IPL 2025 league stage has concluded. RCB’s win propelled them to the top of the points table, edging out Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Net Run Rate.
🏆 Final IPL 2025 Points Table
🔍 Key Updates:
- Top Two Decided: RCB’s victory over LSG secured them the top position with 20 points, surpassing PBKS, who finished second with 19 points. Both teams will face off in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing directly to the final.
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Concluded the league stage in third place with 18 points, setting up a clash against Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator.
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Finished fourth with 16 points and will compete against GT in the Eliminator.
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Despite a commendable effort, DC ended fifth with 15 points, narrowly missing out on playoff qualification.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Highlighted the season with record-breaking batting performances, registering the top four highest team totals in IPL history. However, inconsistency led them to finish seventh.
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Faced a challenging season, concluding at the bottom of the table with just 6 points, a significant departure from their usual dominance.
The playoffs are set to commence with Qualifier 1 between RCB and PBKS, promising an exciting path to the final.
🔥 Match Highlights: RCB vs LSG – May 27, 2025
LSG Innings: 227/3 (20 overs)
- Rishabh Pant delivered a captain’s knock, scoring an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls, marking his maiden IPL century.
- Mitchell Marsh contributed a rapid 67 off 37 balls, forming a formidable 150-run partnership with Pant.
RCB Innings: 230/4 (18.4 overs)
- Jitesh Sharma, standing in as captain, played a sensational innings of 85* off just 33 balls, leading RCB to victory.
- Mayank Agarwal provided crucial support with an unbeaten 41 off 23 deliveries, ensuring a successful chase.
Turning Point:
- RCB’s aggressive batting in the final overs, particularly the 18th over yielding 20 runs, turned the tide in their favor.
Controversy:
A notable moment occurred when LSG’s Digvesh Rathi attempted a run-out against Jitesh Sharma, who was outside the crease. However, the appeal was withdrawn, and Sharma was adjudged not out, sparking discussions among fans.
As we approach the climax of IPL 2025, the competition intensifies with teams vying for the coveted top spots. Here’s the latest on the points table and what lies ahead:
🔍 Key Highlights:
- Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) commanding win over Mumbai Indians (MI) has secured them the top spot in the standings with 19 points, earning a place in Qualifier 1. Gujarat Titans (GT) hold second place with 18 points. MI, finishing with 16 points, will now play in the Eliminator.
- SRH’s Record-Breaking Feats:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made headlines this season by registering the top four highest team totals in IPL history, underlining their explosive batting strength despite an inconsistent overall campaign.
- CSK’s Challenging Season:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ended their 2025 campaign at the bottom of the table with just 6 points — a major contrast to their legacy of success and playoff appearances.
🗓️ Upcoming Matches:
- May 26: PBKS vs MI – A decisive match that will shape the final playoff standings.
- May 27: RCB vs LSG – The last league match before the playoffs commence.
🏆 Playoff Schedule:
- Qualifier 1: May 29
- Eliminator: May 30
- Qualifier 2: June 1
- Final: June 3
All playoff matches will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Stay tuned for more updates as the race to the IPL 2025 title heats up!
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