Have PBKS qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs? Punjab Kings’ crucial win against Rajasthan Royals on May 18 has taken them to 17 points, which is usually enough to confirm a playoff spot. But does this result guarantee their entry? We break down the updated PBKS qualification scenarios, their playoffs chances, and what they now need for a potential top-two finish.
📌 Latest Update: PBKS beat RR by 24 runs in Jaipur to move to 17 points and virtually seal playoff qualification.
Rajasthan Royals came out all guns blazing, smashing 89 in the powerplay, but Punjab Kings still came out on top thanks to a middle-overs spin choke from Harpreet Brar and calm death bowling. Nehal Wadhera (70 off 37) and Shashank Singh (50* off 27) powered PBKS to 219/5, setting up the game despite early wickets.
PBKS’ sixth 200+ total this season also matched an IPL record previously held jointly by MI, RCB, KKR, and SRH. With the win, Punjab Kings have moved to 17 points in 12 matches.
With GT beating DC later on Sunday, PBKS have officially qualified for IPL 2025 Playoffs for the first time since 2014.
| 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 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | +1.156 |
| Delhi Capitals | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | +0.006 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (E) | 13 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | +0.193 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| Rajasthan Royals (E) | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.701 |
| Chennai Super Kings (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
But have PBKS qualified officially yet? Yes they have.
In short, have PBKS qualified? Yes.
Punjab Kings now sit third on the table with 17 points and an NRR of +0.376 and are through to the playoffs. Here’s what lies ahead:
A win in either match will take them to 19 points.
NRR hurdle: Their current NRR of +0.376 is significantly behind MI (+1.156), RCB (+0.482), and GT (+0.793), which means massive wins are needed to overcome this gap.
| Scenario | Qualification Status |
|---|---|
| Win 2/2 remaining | ✅ Top 2 possible |
| Win 1/2 remaining | ✅ Qualified |
| Lose both matches | ✅ Qualified |
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They have done almost everything right. A blistering batting effort, a spin choke led by Harpreet Brar (4-0-22-3), and some key wins at crucial moments have put PBKS in the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
So the answer to “have PBKS qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs?” is officially yes, and they are even in sight of a top two finish.
Two more wins will settle it for PBKS as a top two in most likelihood.
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