Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have become the first team to officially qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs alongside Gujarat Titans and PBKS, after the May 18 match between GT and DC. The no-result vs KKR the previous night gave both teams one point each, taking RCB to 17 points from 12 matches — a tally that all but guarantees their place in the top four. The question many fans were asking — “Have RCB qualified?” — now has a clear answer: Yes, RCB have qualified for the playoffs.
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The match between RCB and KKR on May 17 marked the return of the IPL after a brief suspension due to India-Pakistan border tensions. However, rain had the final say in Bengaluru.
As a result:
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RCB had risen to the top position in the IPL 2025 points table after the washout vs KKR but after Gujarat Titans eased past Delhi Capitals, they are down to the second position. Does that mean RCB will finish top two in the league stage? The RCB top two scenarios are explained later.
| 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 |
| Match | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64th | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | May 23 |
| 70th | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow | May 27 |
With two league matches left, the question shifts from “have RCB qualified?” to “will RCB finish top two?”
To secure a top-two spot, RCB must win, and preferably by solid margins to protect or improve their Net Run Rate.
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Yes, RCB have qualified after the KKR washout gave them their 17th point of the season. With GT beating DC on Sunday, RCB qualification is officially confirmed.
RCB will qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs with 17 points in most scenarios.
The question now shifts to: will RCB finish top two? With two matches remaining and strong form behind them, RCB playoffs chances are maximized, and they remain one of the favorites going into the final week of league action.
Their destiny is in their hands. One more win strengthens their case. Two more could give them the upper hand in the race for Qualifier 1.
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