Crazy Time: IPL 2025 featured 10 teams playing 14 league matches each, with the top four qualifying for the playoffs. The tournament paused on May 9 due to India-Pakistan border tensions, resuming on May 17. Notably, Chennai Super Kings were the first team eliminated, and Kolkata Knight Riders missed the playoffs despite last season’s success. Punjab Kings qualified for the first time since 2014.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans (GT), led by Shubman Gill in IPL 2025, secured an impressive victory against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the tournament’s 60th match, confirming their spot in the playoffs. Chasing a target of 200 runs, GT dominated DC by winning with 10 wickets to spare, thanks to the stellar opening partnership between Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.
After 12 matches, GT have accumulated 18 points, with nine wins and three losses. They currently hold the top position on the points table.
Crazy Time: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), captained by Rajat Patidar in IPL 2025, have also secured a playoff berth. RCB has been one of the strongest teams from the very beginning of the tournament.
They have won eight matches, lost three, and had one game abandoned without a result. With 17 points, RCB sits second on the points table.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings (PBKS), under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2025, ended a 10-season playoff drought. Their last playoff appearance was in 2014, where they finished as runners-up. Crazy Time, However, under Iyer’s captaincy, PBKS have shown remarkable form to reach the playoffs this season.
Crazy Time: PBKS defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 10 runs in the 59th match, moving closer to the playoffs. Although the victory alone didn’t guarantee their playoff spot, the outcome of the subsequent DC vs GT match confirmed PBKS’s place in the top four on the points table.
So far, PBKS have played 12 games, winning eight, losing three, with one match abandoned due to rain.
