As the IPL 2025 league stage draws to a close, with the four qualified teams battling for the crucial top two spots, let us have a look at the five teams that have secured these presitigious positions most often in IPL history.

CSK, MI and...: 5 teams to finish in top two most times in IPL history

‘I am done’: MS Dhoni addresses future after CSK’s last IPL game this season

Gujarat suffer its biggest IPL defeat by runs in final league game against Chennai

After an early exit this season, CSK would look to take back the positives and build a strong team for next season. Here are five key players CSK might retain after IPL 2025.

CSK’s retention plans revealed: Dhoni is right at the top, but other four might shock you

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets

From GT’s 233 in 2023 to SRH’s 208 in 2016, these are the top 5 highest team totals in IPL playoffs where big teams delivered mammoth scores on the biggest stage.  Cricket | Sports | Photos

Big matches, bigger totals: Top 6 team scores in IPL playoff history

India News, Sports: The remainder of the tournament will be played across six venues - Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad

IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won’t? Deets inside

From Chennai Super Kings to Mumbai Indians, here's a look at 6 teams with most IPL Playoff appearances also featuring Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Cricket | Sports | Photos

From CSK to MI, 6 teams with most IPL Playoff appearances

MS Dhoni was speaking after a trademark late cameo with the bat, including a final-over six, helped Chennai beat Kolkata on Wednesday night. Sports Cricket

IPL 2025: CSK captain MS Dhoni says 'nothing to decide now' over retirement plans

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued forecasts that could disrupt the crucial fixture for KKR. After a partly cloudy Monday(6 May) with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata, Tuesday’s (7 May) forecast isn’t any brighter. Sports Cricket

IPL 2025: Rain threat looms over KKR vs CSK clash at Eden Gardens

India News, Sports: RCB continued their dominating run in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League with a thrilling two-run win over Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni handles bat gauge snub like a boss, internet reacts

Cricket, Sports: Despite taking a combined 38 wickets in his previous two seasons at Chennai Super Kings, pacer Deshpande has struggled at his new franchise in IPL 2025

IPL 2025: 'Go on, hit me for a six', Jasprit Bumrah's 'motivational challenge' to ex-CSK player with fiery words-WATCH

India News, Sports: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli smashed a half-century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as RCB pulled out a two-run win

IPL 2025: 'Will show you now', Kohli makes good on his words, turns up the heat on Khaleel-WATCH

After Punjab's win over CSK on Wednesday (Apr 30), Shreyas Iyer earned praise from Ricky Ponting for his calm captaincy in IPL 2025. Cricket Sports

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting praises Shreyas Iyer's calm captaincy and batting technique

India News, Sports: Shreyas (72) along with opener Prabhsimran Singh (54) were the main run-makers for PBKS as they chased down the 191-run target in 19.4 overs

IPL 2025: Iyer's masterclass, Chahal's hat-trick helps PBKS beat CSK by four wickets

Cricket, Sports: With the ongoing Indian Premier League season coming to business end, each game holds importance, and the heat is on teams to qualify for the playoffs

IPL 2025: This former India cricketer reveals what’s finally clicking for Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Photos, Sports, Cricket: Cricket is known for comebacks, and IPL has witnessed many such instances. Here are the top 5 greatest team comebacks in Indian Premier League

Top 5 greatest comebacks in IPL history

Cricket, Sports: However, former CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hasn't yet confirmed whether he plans to play for the franchise beyond the  ongoing IPL 2025 season

IPL 2025: Amid CSK's poor show, here's what Suresh Raina said about MS Dhoni's IPL 2026 plans

The Indian Premier League has given fans countless unforgettable moments. Here’s a look at the five most thrilling last-over finishes in IPL. Cricket Sports Photos

IPL: 5 iconic last-over thrillers that left fans breathless

Raina also pointed out that CSK, which have two wins and six losses in eight games, are playing a lot of dot balls and are doing badly in terms of strike rotation. Cricket sports

IPL 2025 | 'When we played in Chennai...,' former player tags current squad as 'weakest CSK team'

CSK's MS Dhoni, 44, addressed his retirement rumours ahead of the 18th edition, saying his body will decide his future in the cash-rich league. Sports, Cricket

IPL 2025: CSK captain MS Dhoni is already thinking of getting a right combination for next year

Mumbai Indians rose to the sixth spot on the points table with four wins and as many losses in eight contested matches thus far in IPL 2025. Sports, Cricket

No merry for MS Dhoni in Mumbai as hosts thrash CSK at Wankhede by nine wickets

IPL 2025 is nearing the halfway mark with the tournament being more or less a batting friendly edition. Five-time champions CSK, however, have found it hard to get going and be part of that six-hitting spree. Cricket sports

Exclusive: What's ailing CSK in IPL 2025 - Former India women's skipper Anjum Chopra shares thoughts

Business & Economy, Sports, Cricket: LIC was given a 6.04% stake in CSK in 2014, though not directly. The journey started in 2008 when CSK was under India Cements

IPL 2025 | Explained: How insurance giant LIC has earned more than 500% in CSK over six years?