Rajasthan Royals (RR) registered their first win of IPL 2025 with a thrilling six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati on Sunday. While the Royals moved off the bottom of the table, their net run rate still places them in 9th position despite being level on points with several other teams.
Current Standings After RR vs CSK
Following the result, CSK dropped to 7th despite their second consecutive defeat, edging ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad (8th) and Rajasthan Royals (9th) due to a superior Net Run Rate (NRR). Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) maintain their unbeaten streaks and occupy the top two spots.
Updated IPL 2025 Points Table (After Match 11)
| Rank | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2.266 | 4 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | +1.320 | 4 |
| 3 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.963 | 2 |
| 4 | Gujarat Titans | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.625 | 2 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.550 | 2 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.308 | 2 |
| 7 | Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.771 | 2 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.871 | 2 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1.112 | 2 |
| 10 | Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.163 | 0 |
Points Table Highlights
- RR’s first win helps them move off the bottom, but NRR remains a concern.
- CSK’s second straight defeat continues their struggle in chasing 180+ totals, a trend since IPL 2019.
- RCB’s dominance continues with the highest NRR (+2.266), making them the early table-toppers.
- Mumbai Indians, still winless, remain at the bottom with 0 points and the lowest NRR.
Looking Ahead
With multiple teams tied at 2 points, the IPL 2025 mid-table battle is heating up early in the season. As net run rate begins to influence rankings, every match from here on will be crucial for playoff contention.
Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 updates as the competition intensifies.
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