IPL 2025 Points Table: Latest standings after PBKS vs LSG match at HPCA stadium in Dharamsala

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 4, 2025, 23:33 IST

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Punjab Kings' dominant victory over Lucknow Super Giants propelled them to second place in the IPL 2025 standings, trailing only Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans closely follow, intensifying the competition for playoff spots. Lucknow's defeat jeopardizes their chances, while Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have been eliminated. Sunrisers Hyderabad also face an uphill battle to qualify.

IPL 2025 Points Table: Latest standings after PBKS vs LSG match at HPCA stadium in Dharamsala

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Punjab Kings climbed to second place on the IPL 2025 points table after their dominant 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. This victory marked PBKS’ seventh win of the season from 11 matches, taking their points tally to 15. With three losses and one no-result, they now sit just behind table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have 16 points from 11 games.
RCB continue to lead the pack with 8 wins and 3 losses, boasting a healthy net run rate (NRR) of +0.482. While Punjab Kings also have only three defeats, their NRR of +0.376 places them narrowly below RCB.

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Mumbai Indians, with 7 wins and 4 losses from 11 matches, are third with 14 points, but their impressive NRR of +1.274 — the best among all teams — gives them a strong edge if points get tied later in the tournament.

Gujarat Titans follow closely in fourth with 14 points from 10 games, thanks to their consistent form and a solid NRR of +0.867.

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Delhi Capitals are holding the fifth spot with 12 points from 10 matches and remain in the hunt for a top-four finish.
Kolkata Knight Riders, with 11 points from 11 matches, are still in the playoff race but need a strong finish.
Lucknow Super Giants’ defeat to PBKS hurt their playoff chances, leaving them on 10 points from 11 games and a negative NRR of -0.469, which could be crucial in a tight finish.

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have been eliminated from playoff contention. RR have just 3 wins from 12 matches, while CSK, surprisingly, sit at the bottom with only 2 wins from 11 games and a poor NRR of -1.117.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are also struggling with 3 wins from 10 games and an NRR of -1.192, making their path to the playoffs extremely difficult.

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