SRH Playoff Scenario in IPL 2025: Will Kavya Maran's Team Finish in Top 4 on IPL 2025 Points Table After Defeat to Mumbai Indians?

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SRH Playoff Scenario: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), backed passionately by the ever-present and fan-favourite owner Kavya Maran, are now in a precarious position in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 following their latest defeat to Mumbai Indians.

The 4-wicket loss at Wankhede Stadium on April 17 marked SRH’s fifth defeat in seven matches, pushing them down to 9th place on the IPL 2025 points table with just 4 points and a worrying Net Run Rate (NRR) of -1.217. Also read: Most Runs in IPL 2025 | IPL Points Table | Most Wickets | Most Sixes | Fairplay Award

Despite her unwavering support and visible passion from the stands, often drawing as much attention as the action on the field, Kavya Maran’s side has failed to build momentum after a bright start. SRH began their campaign with an emphatic 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals at home, but have only managed one more win since – an 8-wicket triumph over Punjab Kings – while suffering losses to LSG, DC, KKR, GT, and now MI.

SRH in IPL Points Table 2025

• The top four qualify for the play-offs
• Glossary: M - Matches Played, W - Matches Won, L - Matches Lost, T - Matches Tied, N/R - No Results, Pts - Points, NRR - Net run rate
• Higher NRR determines position when two teams are tied on points

Kavya Maran, who has become the face of SRH from the owner’s box, has been a constant figure during home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Her animated reactions, cheers, and heartbreaks have gone viral multiple times, symbolising the emotional rollercoaster that the franchise’s campaign has been.

With 7 matches still to play in the league stage, SRH have not been ruled out yet, but the road to playoffs now looks extremely challenging. They are currently two wins behind the top four, all of whom sit on eight points, and just one win behind the mid-table cluster. However, the low NRR could prove to be a major hurdle if the playoff race tightens in the final weeks.

Can SRH still qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs?

Mathematically, yes. Realistically, SRH will have to win at least 5 of their remaining 7 matches to be in the race for a playoff spot, which would put them on 14 points – a number that has historically given teams a fair chance to qualify, although Net Run Rate has often come into play. Winning 6 games would all but confirm their playoff berth with 16 points, while winning all 7 would open the door for a top 2 finish.

SRH Playoff Scenario: With must-win fixtures coming up against Mumbai Indians (again), CSK, GT, DC, KKR, RCB, and LSG, Sunrisers Hyderabad must shift gears quickly. They will also hope their star performers – both Indian and overseas – step up under pressure, and deliver when it matters most.

As things stand, SRH are placed 9th with 2 wins from 7 matches and a NRR of -1.217. But as long as Kavya Maran is in the stands, the team continues to carry the hopes of fans who believe in a late-season comeback story.

SRH's remaining IPL 2025 matches

• April 23, Wed: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PM IST
• April 25, Fri: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Chennai) – 7:30 PM IST
• May 02, Fri: Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PM IST
• May 05, Mon: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PM IST
• May 10, Sat: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PM IST
• May 13, Tue: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PM IST
• May 18, Sun: Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Lucknow) – 7:30 PM IST