IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios: Remaining matches and maximum points needed for each team

Over five weeks of action have been witnessed in the 18th edition of the IPL in 2025, as of April 27. All teams have completed at least eight matches and will have completed their nine games by the 28th of April. With a minimum of five matches left to be played for each side, the scenarios for the playoffs are heating up, with many teams having their say on qualification. Only a few teams have a nearly impossible case to qualify for the playoffs. A couple of teams are just a step closer to qualifying for the playoffs. Most of the teams are yet to find a smooth path towards their qualification, which leads to excitement towards the rest of the tournament. At this point, there are at least eight teams in contention to make it to the playoffs. Maximum points a team can achieve and their remaining fixtures in IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings CSK. (Photo source: IPL) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently in the last position in the points table. In their nine matches, the five-time champions have four points, two wins, and seven losses, with a negative net run rate of -1.302. In their remaining five matches, considering CSK wins all five, the maximum number of points they could claim would be 14. CSK's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Punjab Kings MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai April 30, 7:30 PM (IST) Royal Challengers Bengaluru M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru May 3, 7:30 PM (IST) Kolkata Knight Riders Eden Gardens, Kolkata May 7, 7:30 PM (IST) Rajasthan Royals MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai May 12, 7:30 PM (IST) Gujarat Titans Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 18, 3:30 PM (IST) Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan-Royals. (Photo source: IPL) Rajasthan Royals (RR) are in the ninth position in the points table, just above CSK. In their nine matches, the inaugural champions have four points, two wins, and seven losses, with a negative net run rate of -0.625. RR has five matches left in the season. Assuming they win all of them, RR can claim a maximum of 14 points in the season. RR's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Gujarat Titans Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur April 28, 7:30 PM (IST) Mumbai Indians Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur May 1, 7:30 PM (IST) Kolkata Knight Riders Eden Gardens, Kolkata May 4, 3:30 PM (IST) Chennai Super Kings MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai May 12, 7:30 PM (IST) Punjab Kings Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur May 16, 7:30 PM (IST) Sunrisers Hyderabad SRH team celebration (Source: NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are in the eighth position following their win over CSK in Chennai in their previous game. In nine matches, SRH have six points, three wins, and six losses, with a negative net run rate of -1.103. In their remaining five matches, considering SRH wins all of them, the 2016 champions can claim a maximum of 16 points. SRH's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Gujarat Titans Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 2, 7:30 PM (IST) Delhi Capitals Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad May 5, 7:30 PM (IST) Kolkata Knight Riders Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad May 10, 7:30 PM (IST) Royal Challengers Bengaluru M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru May 13, 7:30 PM (IST) Lucknow Super Giants Ekana Stadium, Lucknow May 18, 7:30 PM (IST) Kolkata Knight Riders KKR Team Image (Source: R. SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced Punjab Kings in their previous encounter, which had no result due to rain interruption. In their nine matches, the defending champions have seven points, three wins, and five losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.212. Considering KKR wins all of their remaining five matches, their maximum points can be 17. KKR's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Delhi Capitals Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi April 29, 7:30 PM (IST) Rajasthan Royals Eden Gardens, Kolkata May 4, 3:30 PM (IST) Chennai Super Kings Eden Gardens, Kolkata May 7, 3:30 PM (IST) Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad May 10, 7:30 PM (IST) Royal Challengers Bengaluru M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru May 17, 7:30 PM (IST) Lucknow Super Giants LSG Team Image (Source: NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in the sixth position in the points table as of April 27. In their nine matches, LSG have 10 points, five wins, and four losses, with a negative net run rate of -0.054. Considering they win all of their remaining five matches, the maximum number of points LSG can claim would be 20. LSG's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Mumbai Indians Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai April 27, 3:30 PM (IST) Punjab Kings HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala May 4, 7:30 PM (IST) Royal Challengers Bengaluru Ekana Stadium, Lucknow May 9, 3:30 PM (IST) Gujarat Titans Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 14, 7:30 PM (IST) Sunrisers Hyderabad Ekana Stadium, Lucknow May 18, 7:30 PM (IST) Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images) Mumbai Indians (MI) have been on a winning streak of four wins. In their nine matches so far, the five-time champions have 10 points, five wins, and four losses, with a good net run rate of +0.673. Considering the Mumbai-based franchise wins all of their remaining five matches, MI can claim a maximum of 20 points. MI's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Lucknow Super Giants Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai April 27, 3:30 PM (IST) Rajasthan Royals Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur May 1, 7:30 PM (IST) Gujarat Titans Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 6, 7:30 PM (IST) Punjab Kings HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala May 11, 3:30 PM (IST) Delhi Capitals Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 15, 7:30 PM (IST) Punjab Kings Punjab Kings Celebration (Source: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Punjab Kings (PBKS) were against Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous match, which did not have a result due to the rain interruption. In their nine matches, PBKS have 11 points, five wins, and three losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.177. Assuming PBKS win all of their remaining matches, they can claim a maximum of 21 points. PBKS's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Chennai Super Kings MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai April 30, 7:30 PM (IST) Lucknow Super Giants HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala May 4, 7:30 PM (IST) Delhi Capitals HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala May 8, 7:30 PM (IST) Mumbai Indians HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala May 11, 3:30 PM (IST) Rajasthan Royals Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur May 16, 7:30 PM (IST) Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB Team Celebration (Source: IPL/X) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won their first home game in their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals. In their nine matches, the three-time runners-up have 12 points, six wins, and three losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.482. Assuming they win all of their remaining five matches, RCB can end up with a maximum of 22 points. RCB's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Delhi Capitals Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi April 27, 7:30 PM (IST) Chennai Super Kings M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru May 3, 7:30 PM (IST) Lucknow Super Giants Ekana Stadium, Lucknow May 9, 3:30 PM (IST) Sunrisers Hyderabad M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru May 13, 7:30 PM (IST) Kolkata Knight Riders M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru May 17, 7:30 PM (IST) Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals. (Photo Source - Twitter/x) Delhi Capitals (DC) have been one of the most dominant teams in IPL 2025. In their eight matches, the 2020 finalists have 12 points, six wins, and two losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.657. Considering they win their remaining six matches, DC can achieve a maximum of 24 points. DC's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Royal Challengers Bengaluru Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi April 27, 7:30 PM (IST) Kolkata Knight Riders Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi April 29, 7:30 PM (IST) Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad May 5, 3:30 PM (IST) Punjab Kings HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala May 8, 7:30 PM (IST) Gujarat Titans Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi May 11, 7:30 PM (IST) Mumbai Indians Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 15, 7:30 PM (IST) Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans ( Photo source : IPL ) Gujarat Titans (GT) are the table toppers and one of the favourites to win the title. In their eight matches, the 2022 champions have 12 points, six wins, and two losses, with a positive net run rate of +1.104. Assuming they win their remaining six matches, GT can achieve a maximum of 24 points. GT's remaining fixtures - Opponent Venue Date and Time Rajasthan Royals Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur April 28, 7:30 PM (IST) Sunrisers Hyderabad Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 2, 7:30 PM (IST) Mumbai Indians Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 6, 7:30 PM (IST) Delhi Capitals Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi May 11, 7:30 PM (IST) Lucknow Super Giants Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 14, 7:30 PM (IST) Chennai Super Kings Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 18, 3:30 PM (IST)

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Opponent	Venue	Date and Time
Chennai Super Kings	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai	April 30, 7:30 PM (IST)
Lucknow Super Giants	HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala	May 4, 7:30 PM (IST)
Delhi Capitals	HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala	May 8, 7:30 PM (IST)
Mumbai Indians	HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala	May 11, 3:30 PM (IST)
Rajasthan Royals	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur	May 16, 7:30 PM (IST)