Royal Challengers Bangalore edged out Chennai Super Kings by 2 runs in a nail-biter. Yash Dayal’s stellar bowling under pressure sealed the win for RCB as they needed 6 runs off the last 3 balls. With this win, RCB jumped back to the top of the points table with 16 points.
Current Standings
RCB’s victory was their 8th win in 11 matches, with a net run rate of +0.482. Mumbai Indians slipped to second place with 14 points from 7 wins in 11 matches, but their net run rate (+1.274) is better than RCB’s.
- Gujarat Titans is third
- Punjab Kings is fourth
with 14 and 13 points, respectively.
Delhi Capitals is fifth with 12 points from 6 wins in 10 matches.
Lucky Super Giants has 10 points and is sixth. Both teams have 4 matches left.
- Kolkatta Night Riders is seventh with 9 points
- Rajasthan Royals is eighth with 6 points from 3 wins in 11 matches
Playoff Hopes
RCB isn’t guaranteed a playoff spot yet, as 5 teams can still reach 18 points. They need another win or favorable results from other matches.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s path to the playoffs is now challenging; a loss could eliminate them. They’ve won 3 out of 10 matches and are ninth on the table. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are officially out of the IPL 2025 playoffs. CSK’s loss to RCB was their 9th defeat, leaving them at the bottom with 4 points.