The race for qualifier 1 is intense, close calls between RCB and PBK while GT looks almost through
Entry into the qualifier will take a teams closer to the final appearance in IPL 2025, and for now GT looks all sets for it.
Therefore, SRH was a LSG match, but was incompatible, where Pat Cummins’ team came with an outstanding 205-ran chase against the men of Rishabh Pants. This was the only old story for Lucknow, where the skipper not only failed with the bat, but also cleverly, can be knocked out of IPL 2025. For Hyderabad, they were already out, and now registered their fourth win in this year.
GT looks clear for qualifier 1
While GT, RCB and PBK have already qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs, it is now to be seen – who cut between DC and Mi. Hardik Pandya’s men are fourth with 14 points, and Exer’s team is in the fifth slot with 13 points. Both teams need to win their last two encounters; So it is a little challenging for DC for now, but nothing can be said for something, as will be qualified.
Call Calls Baked Biks and RCB
Saying that, now, the race for qualifier 1 has become very interesting. Only 1 point the top distinguishes the top three teams, while only the top 2 teams get a chance to qualify for the finals directly – through the qualifier 1. Therefore, what are the possibilities? Let’s just start by saying, based on current form, GT and RCB – set the current top two look to play in qualifier 1.
GT has won 9 matches in 12 and only three have lost. In fact, he has lost only 1 game in the last 5 played by the last 5, and all his batsmen and bowlers are among the top artists of the league. Sai Sudharsan 12 outing has an orange cap holder with 617 runs, followed by Shubman Gill in several matches at 601. For bowlers, Prasad Krishna is on top bowler in the league with 21 wickets in 12 matches. According to X user and data scientist Krishna Kumar, their possibility of making top 2 is 82 %.
| Situation | Teams | Mat | won | Lost | NR | score | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0.795 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (Q) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0.482 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings (Q) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0.389 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1.156 |
| 5 | Delhi capitals | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0.006 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders (E) | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 0.193 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants (E) | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | -0.506 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 9 | -1.005 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals (E) | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | -0.701 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
Mi and DC almost qualifier out of 1 race
The next RCB in the list is who have not lost any match in their last 5. What do they have to win 8 out of 12 matches; Similar to pbks. Bengaluru is just inch in front of a touch with a better NRR. Their possibility is 59% and 52% respectively. Patidar’s men have a match against SRH, Follow and KKR, while PBK has two remaining DCs and MIs. Pubbing matches are definitely difficult here.
Finally, Mi and DC also have a slight possibility of making qualifiers 1. Not only do they have to win the remaining two, but also win with unprecedented margins, and also hope that GT and RCB/ PBK lose to the magnificent margin. Although theoretical possibility is only 3-5%, but practically, it is 0.
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