IPL 2025: Playoffs Qualification Scenario for 4th Spot
In this article, we break down the IPL 2025 playoff scenarios and look at how MI, DC, and LSG can still qualify for the top 4.
Current Standings (after 12 matches)
| Team | Points | NRR | Matches Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 14 | +1.156 | 2 |
| DC | 13 | +0.260 | 2 |
| LSG | 10 | -0.469 | 3 |
Remaining Matches
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- vs SRH (19 May)
- vs GT (22 May)
- vs RCB (27 May)
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- vs DC (21 May)
- vs PBKS (26 May)
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- vs MI (21 May)
- vs PBKS (24 May)
Qualification Scenarios
LSG Qualification Scenarios
- Win all 3: Finish at 16 points, strong qualification chance.
- Win 2 out of 3: End at 14 points, depend on MI/DC results + NRR.
- Win only 1 or lose all: Likely eliminated.
MI Qualification Scenarios
- Win both matches: Finish at 18 points, guaranteed qualification.
- Win vs DC but lose to PBKS: End at 16 points, high chance via NRR.
- Lose vs DC: Must beat PBKS and hope LSG/DC don’t reach 16.
DC Qualification Scenarios
- Win both matches: Finish at 17 points, likely to qualify.
- Lose vs MI: Can max out at 15 points – depend on others + NRR.
- Lose both: Eliminated.
Key Matchups (Deciders)
- MI vs DC (21 May): A virtual knockout.
- LSG vs GT & RCB: Must-win games for LSG.
- PBKS vs MI/DC: Can decide the fate of others.
Summary
- MI: Best placed due to points + NRR.
- DC: Must beat MI to stay alive; winning both = qualification.
- LSG: Win all 3 or hope MI/DC slip.
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