IPL 2025: Are CSK, SRH and RR out of playoff race? Here's what we know so far
Written By Aditya Pimpale
Published: Apr 22, 2025, 06:39 IST | Updated: Apr 22, 2025, 06:39 IST
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IPL | India News, Sports: With the likes of DC, GT and a few other teams on course for a spot in the last four, teams like SRH, CSK and RR are struggling in the IPL 2025.
The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reached its halfway point as franchises look to gear up for a spot in the playoffs. With the likes of Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, and a few other teams on course for a spot in the last four, few teams are struggling to cope with the pressure. Including this list are five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals as they struggle to win in IPL 2025.
As things stand, the trio of CSK, SRH and RR have four points each from their eight matches (SRH with seven). CSK and RR can reach a maximum of 16 points while SRH can still reach a maximum of 18 points in the IPL league phase. Considering, that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) qualified for the Playoffs with 14 points in IPL 2024, the trio of CSK, SRH and RR can still retain their chances to qualify for the last four.
If CSK win their remaining six matches they will go on 16 points, giving them an edge. However, considering, five teams are already in double figures for points earned at this stage, 14 points are unlikely to see a team qualify for the Playoffs. This will mean, CSK have to win all their eight matches while they can afford one match getting washed out.
April 25 – CSK vs SRH
April 30 – CSK vs PBKS
May 3 – RCB vs CSK
May 7 – KKR vs CSK
May 12 – CSK vs RR
May 18 – GT vs CSK
Like CSK, Rajasthan’s path to the IPL 2025 Playoffs is also complicated as they have six matches in hand. If they win all six matches, RR could be in the Playoffs while any defeat in between should spell the end of their IPL 2025 Playoff journey. Even if both CSK and RR put a run of four consecutive wins, the duo’s head-to-head match on May 12 will be crucial, as a defeat for either should end their Playoff hopes.
April 24 - RCB vs RR
April 28 – RR vs GT
May 1 – RR vs MI
May 4 – KKR vs RR
May 12 – CSK vs RR
May 16 – RR vs PBKS
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Led by Pat Cummins, SRH have a slightly better chance of reaching the Playoffs than their counterparts as they have seven matches in hand. While they can afford another defeat in the league phase, SRH will have to win at least six of their seven matches and still rely on the Net Run Rate (NRR) to make the last four.
April 23 – SRH vs MI
April 25 – CSK vs SRH
May 2 – GT vs SRH
May 5 – SRH vs DC
May 13 – RCB vs SRH
May 18 – LSG vs SRH