Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had an intriguing campaign in IPL 2025. After eight matches, they have won six matches and hold a perfect away record.
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However, RCB had to wait four matches to secure their first win of the season at home against Rajasthan Royals on April 24, 2025.
Further, their win against DC in Delhi has pushed them to first in the table and they are in the playoff race. With four games left, RCB’s challenge is balancing form, fixtures, and net run rate -- all while keeping an eye on other teams creeping up the table.
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Rules for the play-off qualification in IPL 2025
IPL 2025 features ten teams that are divided into two groups, each comprising five teams.
Each team will play 14 matches. They will face four teams from their own group and one team from the other group twice during the league stage.
However, they will meet the remaining four teams (from the other group) just once during this phase.
Points are awarded as follows: two for a win, one for a no-result, and none for a loss. In case of a tie in points, net run rate serves as the tiebreaker. The top four teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs.
Here is how the league position will be decided if two or more teams have the same points:
- If teams have equal points in the league table, the team with the most wins will be placed higher.
- If teams have equal points and the same wins, the team with a higher NRR will be placed higher.
- In case teams have equal points, same wins, and the same NRR, the team with the highest number of wickets will be preferred.
- If teams have the same wickets as well, their league position will finally be determined by drawing lots.
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IPL 2025 Points Table
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | +0.521 |
| Gujarat Titans | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | +1.104 |
| Mumbai Indians | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | +0.889 |
| Delhi Capitals | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | +0.482 |
| Mumbai Indians | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | +0.673 |
| Punjab Kings | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | +0.177 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.325 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | +0.212 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -1.103 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.625 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.302 |
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IPL Qualification trends (Based on past seasons)
- 16 points (8 wins): Almost guaranteed qualification.
- 14 points (7 wins): Decent chance but depends on NRR and other results.
- 12 points (6 wins): Rare. Qualification is only possible in exceptional circumstances.
Can Royal Challengers Bengaluru qualify for the playoffs of IPL 2025?
Yes, RCB can very well make it to the IPL 2025 playoffs as they are currently first in the table after ten games and they don’t have to depend on other teams for qualification.
With seven wins from ten games, they sit on 14 points and are in a comfortable position at the top spot.
As the tournament enters its most competitive phase, RCB faces a bottom-half placed opponent.
That includes matches against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad -- all at home, where RCB have just one win so far but might be confident given their season form.
RCB's remaining fixtures in IPL 2025
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | Rajasthan Royals | Bengaluru | Won by 12 runs |
| April 27 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | Won by 6 wickets |
| May 3 | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | |
| May 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow | |
| May 13 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | |
| May 17 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengaluru |
How can RCB qualify for the playoffs? Qualification scenario explained
To almost guarantee a playoff spot, RCB needs to win at least one out of their remaining four matches, which would take them to 16 points -- the traditional benchmark for qualification.
However, the final race could come down to net run rate if they manage only 16 points. They will hope to secure a top two spot during the final fixtures in the league stage.
They will need to perform particularly well at home -- where they have struggled -- and maintain a strong net run rate.
RCB upcoming fixtures, wins required, and chances of qualification
| Upcoming Fixtures | CSK (H), LSG (A), SRH (H), KKR (H) |
|---|---|
| Wins required | 1 wins out of 4 |
| Chances of qualification | 85% |