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IPL 2025 Points Table Update: RR Stay Alive After Stunning Win, GT Slip in Top 4 Battle
Following Rajasthan Royals’ dominant eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in Match 47 of IPL 2025, the playoff race has officially reached its boiling point. While GT remain in the top four for now, RR’s emphatic chase has breathed new life into their campaign.
Updated Points Table After Match 47
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 10 | 7 | 3 | +0.521 | 14 |
| 2 | MI | 10 | 6 | 4 | +0.889 | 12 |
| 3 | GT | 9 | 6 | 3 | +0.748 | 12 |
| 4 | DC | 9 | 6 | 3 | +0.482 | 12 |
| 5 | PBKS | 9 | 5 | 3 | +0.177 | 11 |
| 6 | LSG | 10 | 5 | 5 | -0.325 | 10 |
| 7 | KKR | 9 | 3 | 5 | +0.212 | 7 |
| 8 | RR | 10 | 3 | 7 | -0.349 | 6 |
| 9 | SRH | 9 | 3 | 6 | -1.103 | 6 |
| 10 | CSK | 9 | 2 | 7 | -1.302 | 4 |
Key Observations
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Rose to eighth place with 6 points and improved Net Run Rate.
- Must win all remaining matches and rely on other results to qualify.
- Their victory against GT is one of the most significant of their season, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s century.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Remain third but missed the chance to climb to second.
- Still in a good position with 12 points from nine games.
- May need at least one more win to confirm playoff qualification and two for a top-two finish.
The Top Four Race
- RCB leads with 14 points and one foot in the playoffs.
- MI, GT, and DC all locked on 12 points, separated only by Net Run Rate.
- PBKS close behind with 11 points and in striking distance.
- LSG sits just outside the top five with 10 points but still in strong contention.
What This Means for the Teams
- Rajasthan Royals: Must win remaining matches to stay alive. A top-four finish is still technically possible.
- Gujarat Titans: A wake-up call. While still a strong contender, back-to-back losses could disrupt momentum.
- Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians: A win in the next match could confirm playoff berth.
- Punjab Kings: Quietly climbing, just one win away from a potential breakthrough.
- CSK and SRH: Virtually eliminated unless a dramatic turnaround occurs.
Looking Forward
With each match now affecting playoff dynamics, the final phase of IPL 2025 promises high drama, tight finishes, and unexpected twists. Rajasthan’s resurgence and Gujarat’s stumble have further congested the leaderboard, making every upcoming game a potential decider.
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