It is a doubleheader in the IPL 2025 today (Sunday, May 18) as the IPL officially gets its first ball bowled after its resumption.

On Saturday (May 17), the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru got washed out, which officially eliminated KKR from the playoff race.

Although we are around 10 matches away from the conclusion of the group stages, no team has qualified for the playoffs. Although four places are still up for grabs, as many as three teams can qualify for the playoffs today itself.

Gujarat Titans are up against Rajasthan Royals in the first match, while Delhi Capitals will lock horns against Guajrat Titans in the second encounter.

IPL 2025 Playoff Qualification Scenario Explained

IPL 2025 Current Points Situation

RCB – 17 points
GT – 16 points
PBKS – 15 points
MI – 14 points
DC – 13 points

IPL 2025 Qualification Scenario

✅ Scenario 1: RR beat PBKS

Effect: Punjab Kings remain at 15 points.
Qualified: RCB (17) automatically qualify as no other contender can surpass them. GT can qualify depending on their match result.
Playoff Picture:
- RCB Qualify
- GT Qualify if they win their match

✅ Scenario 2: PBKS win and GT win

Points Table:
- PBKS → 17
- GT → 18
- RCB → 17
Effect: Three teams tied or above 17 points.
Qualified: All three - PBKS, GT, and RCB will qualify for the playoffs.
Playoff Picture:
- One team among these three will top the group.
- The other two will be in Eliminator/Qualifier 1 based on NRR.

✅ Scenario 3: PBKS lose but GT win

Points Table:
- PBKS stay at 15
- GT move to 18
- RCB remain at 17
Qualified: GT and RCB both qualify for the playoffs today.
Playoff Picture:
- GT get into Top Two
- RCB placed 3rd or 4th, depending on overall table for now.

❌ Scenario 4: PBKS win and DC win

Points Table:
- PBKS → 17
- DC → 15
- GT - 16
Effect: NO qualifications for the day but Delhi Capitals will bolster their chance for the playoffs.