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IPL 2025 Points Table – RCB Jump to 4th After Commanding Win vs DC
The race to the IPL 2025 playoffs has reached a critical juncture, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) leaping into the top four after a commanding six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC). The result sees RCB tie on points with GT, MI, and DC, but settle for 4th place due to Net Run Rate (NRR).
Latest Standings – IPL 2025 (as of April 27)
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT | 8 | 6 | 2 | +1.104 | 12 |
| 2 | MI | 10 | 6 | 4 | +0.889 | 12 |
| 3 | DC | 8 | 6 | 2 | +0.657 | 12 |
| 4 | RCB | 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 | 6 | -0.212 | 7 |
| 8 | SRH | 9 | 3 | 6 | -1.103 | 6 |
| 9 | RR | 9 | 2 | 7 | -0.625 | 4 |
| 10 | CSK | 9 | 2 | 7 | -1.302 | 4 |
What the Result Means
- RCB (4th): Move up after improving NRR to +0.482 with a solid win over DC
- DC (3rd): Still strong on points (12), but their NRR dropped slightly due to the loss
- GT & MI (1st & 2nd): Continue to lead with identical win-loss records and superior NRR
- PBKS (5th): Remain in contention with a game in hand and 11 points
- KKR, SRH, RR, CSK: All face near must-win situations to stay alive in the race
Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
- GT: ✅✅❌❌✅
- MI: ✅✅✅❌✅
- DC: ✅❌✅❌✅
- RCB: ❌✅❌✅✅
- PBKS: ➖✅✅❌✅
What Lies Ahead
With six teams still realistically in playoff contention, every game now holds qualification implications. RCB’s resurgence, led by Kohli and Krunal Pandya, puts them firmly in the top-four mix. For DC, consistency remains key as they look to bounce back.
The pressure is building, and with just a few matches left for each team, the IPL 2025 playoffs race is officially on a knife’s edge.
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