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IPL 2025 Points Table Updated: DC Join GT at the Top, LSG Lose Momentum After Match 40
April 22 (Hindustan Herald):
Following Delhi Capitals’ (DC) commanding 8-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 40 of IPL 2025, the points table has witnessed a dramatic reshuffle. DC have joined Gujarat Titans (GT) at the top with 12 points, while LSG have slipped to 5th despite securing five wins in nine games.
IPL 2025 Points Table (After Match 40)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT | 8 | 6 | 2 | +1.104 | 12 | ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ |
| 2 | DC | 8 | 6 | 2 | +0.657 | 12 | ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ |
| 3 | RCB | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.472 | 10 | ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ |
| 4 | PBKS | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.177 | 10 | ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ |
| 5 | LSG | 9 | 5 | 4 | -0.054 | 10 | ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ |
| 6 | MI | 8 | 4 | 4 | +0.483 | 8 | ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ |
| 7 | KKR | 8 | 3 | 5 | +0.212 | 6 | ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ |
| 8 | RR | 8 | 2 | 6 | -0.633 | 4 | ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ |
| 9 | SRH | 7 | 2 | 5 | -1.217 | 4 | ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ |
| 10 | CSK | 8 | 2 | 6 | -1.392 | 4 | ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ |
Key Takeaways After Match 40
- DC’s Net Run Rate (NRR) jumps to +0.657, pushing them just below GT due to a lower NRR despite equal points
- LSG’s loss hurts their NRR, dropping it into negative at -0.054, making them vulnerable in the top 4 race
- RCB and PBKS continue to hold their top-four spots, though RCB has a slightly better NRR
- MI are back in contention with 8 points and a healthy NRR of +0.483
- Bottom three (RR, SRH, CSK) are slipping further from playoff contention, all stuck on 4 points
Who’s in the Driver’s Seat?
- GT and DC are the current table-toppers with 12 points from 8 games
- Top 5 teams are separated by just 2 points, making every upcoming fixture a virtual knockout
- Net Run Rate could decide playoffs—LSG (-0.054) is now at risk despite having 5 wins
What This Means for LSG and DC
- Delhi Capitals are now just a couple of wins away from sealing a playoff spot
- Lucknow Super Giants, despite 10 points, must win at least 2 of their last 5 games to stay alive
- Their weak NRR puts pressure on not just winning, but winning big
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