Friday, May 9, 2025

Shreyas Iyer & Co one win away from IPL 2025 playoffs

Punjab Kings have not certified for the playoffs since 2014. However a win within the final two matches may finish that jinx.

With the PBKS vs DC match abandoned due to a security reason in Dharamsala, Punjab Kings missed the chance to go top of the IPL points table. Before the match was called off, PBKS posted 122/1 in 10.1 overs. However, PBKS are still in a strong position. With two matches left, all PBKS need is a win. 18 points will be enough to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.

Two losses in the remaining matches will however knock PBKS out. PBKS will take on Mumbai Indians on May 11 in Ahmedabad and knocked out RR. Their match against MI will be a virtual knockout for the latter. Punjab can qualify if they win. But if they lose, they will have to beat Rajasthan Royals in their last match.

PBKS performance in IPL 2025

PBKS are arguably one of the best and most consistent sides in IPL 2025. Led by a new captain, Shreyas Iyer, the trophy-less franchise has seen contributions flow in from all quarters of the team. Such is the brilliance of PBKS and Iyer that they even managed to register the lowest total defended in the history of the IPL.

Match No. Date Opponent Venue Result
1 Mar 25, 2025 GT Ahmedabad Won by 11 runs
2 Apr 1, 2025 LSG Lucknow Won by 8 wickets
3 Apr 5, 2025 RR Mullanpur Lost by 50 runs
4 Apr 8, 2025 CSK Mullanpur Won by 18 runs
5 April 12, 2025 SRH Hyderabad Lost by 8 wickets
6 Apr 15, 2025 KKR Mullanpur Won by 16 runs
7 Apr 18, 2025 RCB Bengaluru Won by 5 wickets
8 Apr 20, 2025 RCB Chandigarh Lost by 7 wickets
9 Apr 26, 2025 KKR Kolkata NO RESULT
10 Apr 30, 2025 CSK Chennai Won by 4 wickets
11 May 4, 2025 LSG Dharamsala Won by 37 runs
12 May 8, 2025 DC Dharamsala NO RESULT

PBKS qualification scenarios for IPL 2025 playoffs

With a team requiring 16 points minimum to be in contention for the IPL 2025 playoffs, PBKS have their task cut short already. With 16 points to their name, Shreyas Iyer and co need to win 1 out of the remaining 2 matches to qualify for the playoffs. Even two No Results would work in their favour. However, if PBKS lose both matches, they could be knocked out if DC or MI win by big margins to surpass PBKS’ NRR.

Match No. Date Opponent Venue
13 May 11, 2025 MI Dharamsala
14 May 16, 2025 RR Jaipur

IPL 2025 Points Table

Pos Teams Mat Won Lost NR Pts NRR
1 Gujarat Titans 11 8 3 0 16 0.867
2 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 11 8 3 0 16 0.482
3 Punjab Kings 12 7 3 2 16 0.376
4 Mumbai Indians 12 7 5 0 14 1.274
5 Delhi Capitals 12 6 4 2 14 0.362
6 Kolkata Knight Riders 11 5 5 1 11 0.249
7 Lucknow Super Giants 11 5 6 0 10 -0.469
8 Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) 11 3 7 1 7 -1.192
9 Rajasthan Royals (E) 12 3 9 0 6 -0.718
10 Chennai Super Kings (E) 11 2 9 0 4 -1.117


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