IPL 2025 Points Table: Close to qualifying Punjab Kings Playoffs, Kolkata’s expectations also remain, such is the equation
IPL points table after pbks vs lsg match: In the 54th match of IPL 2025 in Dharamshala, Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs and scored two important points. After this victory, Punjab Kings have reached second place in the points table. Although Punjab’s playoff tickets have not been confirmed yet, the chances of reaching the knockout stage have increased. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders, who defeated Rajasthan by 1 run in the day’s match, also has the hope of playoffs. Let me tell you, the teams present in the top-4 have 14 or more points, but no team has been able to qualify for the playoffs.
Punjab reached second place
Punjab Kings now have 15 points after seven wins and three defeats in 11 matches. Punjab’s net run rate is +0.376. Punjab’s match against Kolkata was canceled due to rain, due to which it had to be satisfied with just one point in that match. Whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are in the first place in the points table, have 16 points. The playoff ticket of Bengaluru like Punjab is not yet confirmed. At the same time, Lucknow Super Giants remain in the race even after defeat in this match. However, Lucknow will now be able to score a maximum of 16 points. In such a situation, he has been shocked by this defeat.
Kolkata’s expectation continues
Kolkata Knight Riders have kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 1 run in an exciting match at Eden Gardens. After the victory against Rajasthan, Kolkata has reached sixth position in the points table. Kolkata now has 5 wins in 11 matches and 11 points with the same defeat and its net run rate is +0.249. Kolkata can reach a maximum of 17 digits from here.
Awesome race for top-4
This time there is an amazing race for the playoffs. After 54 matches of the league stage, only two teams are out of the race- Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. While the remaining 8 teams are still in the race. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad is very low and it is on the verge of being out almost. At the same time, four teams of Top-4 have 14 or more points. Bengaluru has 16 points. While Punjab has 15 points. At the same time, Mumbai and Gujarat, which are third and fourth respectively, have 14-14 points. Apart from this, Kolkata and Lucknow are also in the race. So far no team has been able to qualify for the playoffs.