Key Highlights:
IPL Points Table saw a notable shuffle following Match 36 of IPL 2025 on April 19, where Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clinched a thrilling 2-run victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR). The win not only gave LSG a crucial two points but also pushed them into the top four on the leaderboard.
Conversely, Rajasthan Royals continued their poor run, sliding further down to eighth place with a string of disappointing results.
Latest IPL Points Table (As of April 20)
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.984 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.589 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.308 |
| 4 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.088 |
| 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.446 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.547 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.239 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.633 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.217 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.276 |
Match 36 Recap: RR vs LSG – April 19, 2025
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Result: LSG won by 2 runs
- LSG Score: 180/5 (20 overs)
- RR Score: 178/5 (20 overs)
🔹 Aiden Markram (LSG) scored a vital 66
🔹 Ayush Badoni contributed with a quickfire 50
🔹 Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) top-scored with 74 in the chase
🔹 Avesh Khan defended 9 runs in the final over and took 3 wickets
Orange and Purple Cap Standings
- 🟠 Orange Cap (Most Runs): Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 368 runs
- 🟣 Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 14 wickets
Both players continue to lead the race with consistent performances in the league.
What This Means for the Playoff Race
- ✅ LSG, now at 10 points with a positive NRR, are in a strong position heading into the second half of the season.
- ❌ RR, with 6 losses in 8 games, are under immense pressure to win their remaining matches to stay alive.
- 📊 GT, DC, and PBKS remain firmly in the top three, but the mid-table remains volatile.
How to Take Action
- 🧠 Teams in the middle tier must now focus on improving Net Run Rate in addition to wins
- 🧾 Fans and fantasy players should follow injury reports and team changes closely as teams rotate players
- 📺 Watch out for today’s double-header as it may further impact the playoff picture
Who Will Be Affected
- 📉 RR management and fans, frustrated with back-to-back close losses
- 🏏 CSK and SRH, who remain in the bottom two and desperately need points
- 🎯 Playoff hopefuls like RCB and KKR, who now face increased competition from LSG
IPL 2025: As Mid-Season Nears, the Battle for Top 4 Heats Up
With half the tournament gone, the IPL 2025 points table is wide open. While teams like Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals are looking strong, the middle tier—led by LSG—is getting increasingly crowded. Rajasthan Royals now face a steep uphill battle, while Lucknow will aim to consolidate their momentum and secure a playoff berth.
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