The IPL 2025 playoffs race has reached its final leg, and the focus has now shifted from who will qualify to who will finish in the top two. SO have MI qualified after the win over DC on May 21 to book final playoffs spot? Yes!
The top two teams in the league stage get a second chance to reach the final through Qualifier 1, making the upcoming battle crucial now with the four teams for playoffs sealed.
So far, four teams have officially qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs — Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Mumbai Indians (MI). With the playoff spots locked, the fight for the IPL top two teams is heating up.
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| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans (Q) | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | +0.795 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | +0.482 |
| Punjab Kings (Q) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | +0.389 |
| Mumbai Indians (Q) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +1.292 |
| Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | -0.019 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (E) | 13 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | +0.193 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (E) | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.506 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 12 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -1.005 |
| Rajasthan Royals (E) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.549 |
| Chennai Super Kings (E) | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -1.030 |
Yes, Mumbai Indians have qualified officially for the IPL 2025 playoffs following their clinical 59-run victory against DC at the Wankhede. It was a must-win game for MI, and they delivered under pressure to become the fourth team to seal a knockout berth. Their place in the top four is now secure, even though the top-two finish remains a long shot. So if you’re wondering, have MI qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs, the answer is a confirmed yes.
Mumbai Indians currently sit fourth on the table with 8 wins from 13 matches and one league game remaining. Their final fixture is against PBKS on May 26 in Jaipur, a potential top-two decider.
MI top two chances currently stand at 4.6% — not impossible, but requiring both performance and luck. They will need to:
If MI manage to defeat PBKS convincingly and RCB lose both remaining matches, MI could leapfrog into the second spot. However, MI’s fate is not entirely in their hands — they are dependent on RCB’s and GT’s results to finish in the top two.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, are currently second with 17 points from 12 matches and two games remaining — against Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 23) and Lucknow Super Giants (May 27).
RCB top two chances are currently pegged at 76.3%, thanks to:
Even one win from these remaining games would likely secure a top-two finish. Two wins would guarantee it. RCB’s superior control over their destiny puts them in a commanding position in the IPL 2025 playoffs race.
| Team | Current Record | Top 2 Chance |
|---|---|---|
| GT (#1) | 9W – 3L – 0NR | 84.5% |
| RCB (#2) | 8W – 3L – 1NR | 76.3% |
| PBKS (#3) | 8W – 3L – 1NR | 34.8% |
| MI (#4) | 8W – 5L – 0NR | 4.6% |
| DC (#5) | 6W – 6L – 1NR | Eliminated |
| KKR (#6) | 5W – 6L – 2NR | Eliminated |
| LSG (#7) | 5W – 7L – 0NR | Eliminated |
| SRH (#8) | 3W – 7L – 1NR | Eliminated |
| RR (#9) | 3W – 10L – 0NR | Eliminated |
| CSK (#10) | 3W – 9L – 0NR | Eliminated |
MI upcoming fixtures:
RCB upcoming fixtures:
While MI have just one game to influence the table, RCB have two clear opportunities to cement their spot. They also play after MI’s final game, giving them the advantage of knowing what is required.
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Will MI finish top two? It’s possible, but unlikely. They must beat PBKS and hope RCB lose both matches. Even then, Net Run Rate may come into play.
Will RCB finish top two? Highly likely. One win seals the deal. Two wins and they could even finish first, depending on GT’s results.
In the current scenario, RCB are favourites to secure a top-two finish, while MI need a perfect storm — a big win over PBKS and favorable results elsewhere.
Which teams qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs? GT, RCB, PBKS, and MI. But among them, RCB and GT are in control of the top-two race.
With only a few matches left, the table could still shift. But as things stand, it’s RCB’s spot to lose, and MI will need to produce something special — and get some help — to leapfrog into that second-place finish in IPL 2025.
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