Teams To Qualify In IPL 2025 Playoffs, Punjab Kings Reached Playoffs After 11 Years

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached its final phase, with just four matches left in the group stage. The much-anticipated 70th clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants will conclude the league stage, setting the stage for the playoffs.

IPL 2025 Playoff Teams

Four teams have officially secured their playoff spots:

1. Gujarat Titans

• Wins: 9 in 13 matches
• Key Player – Batting: Sai Sudharsan – Leading run-scorer for GT with 638 runs in 13 innings.
• Key Player – Bowling: Prasidh Krishna – Most wickets for GT, taking 21 scalps in 13 matches.

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Wins: 8 in 13 matches
• Playoff Streak: Qualified again after their 2024 campaign, where they lost in Qualifier 2 against the Rajasthan Royals.
• Key Player – Batting: Virat Kohli – 548 runs in 12 innings, once again leading RCB’s batting.
• Key Player – Bowling: Josh Hazlewood – 18 wickets in 10 matches, spearheading RCB’s pace attack.

3. Punjab Kings

• First Playoff Appearance in 11 Years: The Last time they made the playoffs was in 2014, where they lost the final to KKR by three wickets.
• Key Player – Batting: Prabhsimran Singh – 458 runs in 12 innings, crucial in PBKS’s resurgence.
• Key Player – Bowling: Arshdeep Singh – 16 wickets in 12 matches, leading their bowling attack.

4. Mumbai Indians

• Comeback Story: Started poorly, losing 4 of their first 5 matches, but bounced back with 7 wins in their last 8 games.
• Playoff Record: MI has won 5 titles out of 10 playoff appearances, making them a team to watch.
• Key Player – Batting: Suryakumar Yadav – 583 runs in 10 games, powering Mumbai’s batting lineup.
• Key Player – Bowling: Trent Boult – 19 wickets in 13 matches, making a strong impact with the ball.

What to Expect in the IPL 2025 Playoffs?

As the playoff stage nears, Mumbai Indians’ extraordinary comeback makes them one of the biggest threats, considering their past playoff success. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings’ long-awaited return to the knockouts adds excitement, as they look to make history.

With Gujarat Titans, RCB, and Punjab Kings bringing consistency, and Mumbai Indians peaking at the right time, the playoffs are bound to deliver thrilling contests.