How can DC, MI and LSG qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs?
Image Source : BCCI/IPLDelhi Capitals' loss to Gujarat Titans has meant that three teams have officially qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs
Image Source : GettyGT, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have officially sealed their places in the knockouts
Image Source : GettyChennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have officially been knocked out
Image Source : GettyDC, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are the only teams in the hunt for the final spot. Here is the qualification scenario of each of these three teams
Image Source : GettyDC, currently fifth in the standings, have 13 points (6 wins, 5 losses and 1 NR) in 12 matches. They have to face MI and PBKS in their last two matches
Image Source : GettyDC qualification scenario: DC will qualify if they beat MI and PBKS in their last two matches. They will get to 17 points in that case.
Image Source : GettyMI are fourth in the IPL 2025 points table with 14 points (7 wins, 5 losses) in 12 matches. They have to face DC and PBKS next
Image Source : GettyMI qualification scenario: If MI win both, they will be through, but if they beat DC and LSG does not win more than two, MI will still qualify with one more win
Image Source : GettyLSG are seventh with 10 points (5 wins, 6 losses) in 11 matches. They have to face SRH, GT and RCB next
Image Source : GettyLSG qualification scenario: LSG can qualify only if they win all three matches. In that case, they will hope MI and DC do not go beyond 16
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