So, before match 58, as things stand in the IPL 2025 points table, PBKS is third on the list while DC is fifth. The two teams clash on Thursday and this could just be one of the most decisive matches in the league so far for two reasons; If Punjab Kings win, with 17 points they could be the first team to qualify for the playoffs, but in case they lose, DC could spoil things for fourth-placed MI.
Playoffs Within Touching Distance for PBKS
Delhi have been going through a poor run of form, after winning only one match out of the last five played — that includes three losses and one washed out match. And they are on 13 points in 11 matches. Mumbai, on the other hand, after a loss in the last match to GT, have 14 points in 12 matches. A win, with DC’s current form looks quite unlikely, but nonetheless put them in third or fourth place, definitely above Mumbai.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
DC Win Will Complicate Things For Others
That in turn could make MI nervous, whose six-match winning streak was broken in the last match, in the business end of the tournament. In short, the third and the fourth playoffs contenders — if this scenario happens, would only be decided, once DC and MI finish all their matches only.
Additionally, DC winning would also mean that KKR would be kicked out of the tournament. KKR are in sixth position in the IPL points table, but aren’t out of the playoffs race, with 11 points. They need win all of their matches, and also hope that DC and MI lose all their matches. So, a win for Axar Patel’s team is what would really spice things up in the tournament.
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