IPL 2025 playoff landscape: Delhi Capital or Mumbai Indians – Who will make it? , Cricket news

New Delhi: IPL 2025 playoff race has taken a dramatic turn Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were dropped out of the dispute after their defeat. This disadvantage ended the hopes of making it in the final four of the LSG, which tightened the picture of the playoffs and became more intense than ever.With the elimination of LSG, five teams have now dropped out of the race, and remains for tombs in only one place. IPL 2025 PlayoffsTwo teams are competing fiercely for this final playoff berth – Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi capitals (DC).Teams already qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs:Gujarat Titans (GT)Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)Punjab Kings (PBK)These three teams have secured their places in the playoffs and are waiting to see who includes them in the final four.

Playoff qualification scenario for Mumbai Indians and Delhi capitalsMumbai Indians (MI):Current point: 14Remaining matches: Vs Delhi Capital, vs Punjab KingsIf MI wins both the remaining matches, they will end with 18 points and qualify comfortably for the playoffs. Winning against Delhi’s capitals alone can be enough to secure their location. However, if MI loses both sports, they will be eliminated.Delhi Capital (DC):Current point: 13Remaining matches: Vs Mumbai Indians, vs Punjab KingsFor DC, winning both matches will guarantee merit with 17 points. If they lose to MI, they will be eliminated. If DC wins against MI, but the Punjab loses to the kings, then their merit will then depend on the defeat of MI against Punjab Kings.

key IPL 2025 playoff landscape 1: May 21 DC vs MI ShodownThe important match between Delhi Capital and Mumbai Indians on 21 May is set to decide the fate of the final playoff spots. If DC loses this match, they are out of the tournament, and will qualify for the Mi playoffs. But if DC wins, they will beat MI in digits and get a profit in the race.IPL 2025 playoff landscape 2: role of Punjab Kings (only if win against DC MI)If the capitals of Delhi managed to defeat Mumbai Indians on 21 May, the final playoff spots will be decided by matches related to Punjab Kings. Both DC and MI are scheduled to play Punjab Kings in the last two fixtures.On May 24, PBK face DC: If DC wins this match, they seal their place in the playoffs.On May 26, PBK meets MI: If DC loses against PBK, MI will have to win the match to qualify. However, if the MI loses, the Delhi Capital will secure the final playoff spot.