The IPL 2025 league stage is nearing its conclusion, and the battle for playoff spots, particularly the coveted top two, has been intense. Following the thrilling encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the points table, Orange Cap, and Purple Cap standings have seen significant shifts.
PBKS vs MI Match Recap
In a crucial match, Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. MI, batting first, posted 184/7, with Suryakumar Yadav top-scoring with 57 runs. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers for PBKS, taking 2 wickets for 28 runs. In response, PBKS chased down the target with 1.3 overs to spare, thanks to brilliant half-centuries from Josh Inglis (73 off 42 balls) and Priyansh Arya (62 off 35 balls). Captain Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 26 to seal the victory.
This win was monumental for Punjab Kings as it secured them a top-two finish in the league stage, guaranteeing a spot in Qualifier 1.
Updated IPL 2025 Points Table
As of May 26, 2025, after the PBKS vs MI match, here’s the updated points table:
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | No Result | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings (Qualified) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0.372 | 19 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (Qualified) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0.254 | 18 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Qualified) | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0.255 | 17 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians (Qualified) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1.142 | 16 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0.011 | 15 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | -0.241 | 13 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | -0.337 | 12 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | -0.305 | 12 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | -0.549 | 8 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | -0.647 | 8 |
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Key takeaways from the points table:
- Punjab Kings have secured the top spot, guaranteeing them a place in Qualifier 1.
- Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Mumbai Indians have also qualified for the playoffs.
- The final league match between LSG and RCB will determine the second team to play in Qualifier 1.
IPL 2025 Orange Cap Standings
The Orange Cap race is for the highest run-scorer in the tournament. Here’s how the top contenders stand:
| Rank | Player Name | Team | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 679 | 14 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | GT | 645 | 14 |
| 3 | Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 640 | 14 |
| 4 | Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 560 | 12 |
| 5 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 559 | 14 |
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Insights:
- Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans continues to lead the Orange Cap race.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s fifty against PBKS helped him solidify his spot in the top three.
IPL 2025 Purple Cap Standings
The Purple Cap is awarded to the bowler with the most wickets in the season. Here’s the updated list:
| Rank | Player Name | Team | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | CSK | 24 | 14 |
| 2 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 23 | 14 |
| 3 | Trent Boult | MI | 19 | 14 |
| 4 | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 18 | 10 |
| 5 | Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | 17 | 13 |
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Insights:
- Noor Ahmad from Chennai Super Kings leads the Purple Cap race.
- Trent Boult of MI is in the top three, but his team’s exit from Qualifier 1 contention means he won’t get an extra game to add to his tally unless MI makes it to Qualifier 2.
Who will play Qualifier 1?
With Punjab Kings securing the top spot, they are confirmed to play in Qualifier 1. The second team to join them will be determined by the result of the final league match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
- If RCB wins against LSG, they will finish with 19 points (like PBKS), and their Net Run Rate will determine if they snatch the top spot or finish second. However, given PBKS’s superior NRR, RCB would likely finish second and play PBKS in Qualifier 1.
- If LSG wins against RCB, then Gujarat Titans, with 18 points, will retain their second spot in the points table and play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.
Current Scenario for Qualifier 1:
- Punjab Kings will play in Qualifier 1.
- Their opponent in Qualifier 1 will be either Gujarat Titans (if RCB loses to LSG) or Royal Challengers Bengaluru (if RCB wins against LSG and finishes second, which is the most probable outcome for RCB if they win).
Playoff Structure
- Qualifier 1: (Team 1 vs Team 2) – The winner directly advances to the Final. The loser proceeds to Qualifier 2.
- Eliminator: (Team 3 vs Team 4) – The winner proceeds to Qualifier 2. The loser is eliminated from the tournament.
- Qualifier 2: (Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator) – The winner advances to the Final.
- Final: (Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2)
