S Rajesh

1 month ago | espn.in | S Rajesh

Gujarat Titans' win against Delhi Capitals (DC) means three teams are now through to the playoffs - GT, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). That's because the two other teams which can also make it to 17 - DC and Mumbai Indians (MI) - are playing each other, ensuring that only one of those teams will eventually get to that mark. Here is a look at the teams which are in contention for the fourth spot, and what they need to do clinch that place.

1 month ago | espn.in | S Rajesh

The washout in Bengaluru in the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) means that KKR are out of the tournament. There are now six teams fighting for the four playoff spots. Here's a look at how those teams stack up. Royal Challengers BangalorePlayed: 12, Points: 17, NRR: 0.482 Remaining matches: SRH (home), LSG (away)With the washout in Bengaluru, RCB need one more point to seal their place in the playoffs.

1 month ago | espn.in | S Rajesh

With IPL 2025 set to resume on Saturday after an eight-day gap, here is a look at the qualification chances of the seven teams which are still in contention for a place in the playoffs. Gujarat TitansPlayed: 11, Points: 16, NRR: 0.793 Remaining matches: DC (a), LSG (h), CSK (h)Gujarat Titans (GT) are just one win away from making the playoffs - 18 points will assure a team of a top-four finish.

1 month ago | espn.in | Ashish Pant |S Rajesh

Big picture: Top two target vs playoffs survivalAs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) make their way to Lucknow for their final away game of IPL 2025, they will be keen on ticking off two things. One, a record seventh away win of the season and two, a playoffs spot (along with the top position for now). It's been a clinical tournament so far for RCB. They have been excellent on the road and after two straight wins at the Chinnaswamy, they have bettered their home record as well.

1 month ago | espn.in | S Rajesh

Gujarat TitansPlayed: 11, Points: 16, NRR: 0.793 Remaining matches: DC (a), LSG (h), CSK (h)Gujarat Titans' last-ball win at Wankhede stadium means they're now just one win away from making the playoffs - 18 points will now assure a team of a top-four finish. However, if they lose their three remaining games they could get knocked out as five other teams can still finish on 17 or more points.