The stage is set for the IPL 2025 playoffs, and fans are in for a thrilling finale to the season! With the top four teams confirmed, all eyes were on the final matchups.
Yesterday’s epic clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore finalized the playoff picture — and what a match it was!
🟢 Bangalore’s Brilliant Comeback
Lucknow posted a mammoth total of 227 runs, thanks to a stunning century from Rishabh Pant — his first of the season and a powerful answer to critics. But the fireworks didn’t stop there.
RCB responded with style. Virat Kohli set the tone with a solid half-century, and Jitesh Sharma stole the show with an incredible 85 off just 33 balls! Bangalore chased down the target with 6 wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare, securing 2nd place in the standings.
📊 Final Points Table Impact
With that win, Royal Challengers Bangalore joined Punjab Kings on 19 points. However, Punjab retained the top spot due to a superior net run rate. Andy Flower’s RCB had to settle for second — still good enough for a Qualifier 1 spot.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans managed to clinch the final playoff position and will now face Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator.
🔥 IPL 2025 Playoff Schedule
- 🏆 Qualifier 1: Punjab Kings 🆚 Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 29 – Mullanpur)
- ❌ Eliminator: Gujarat Titans 🆚 Mumbai Indians (May 30)
- ⚔️ Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 🆚 Winner of Eliminator (June 1)
- 🏁 Final: Winners of Qualifier 1 & 2 (June 3)
📌 Key Rules to Remember
- The winner of Qualifier 1 goes directly to the final.
- The loser of Qualifier 1 gets another shot in Qualifier 2.
- The loser of the Eliminator is out.
- The winner of Qualifier 2 heads to the final.
