The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is now close to its final stage. This year’s IPL began with the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore match on March 22, and the final will be played on the 25th of this month.

However, before reaching the final, the teams must go through the qualifiers and eliminators. To do that, they first need to secure a spot in the top four to qualify for the play-offs.

At this point, most IPL teams have already played 10 or 11 matches. So, the race for the top four is naturally heating up. Let’s take a look at what each team needs to do to stay in the race.

What Are the Rules for Reaching the Playoffs?

• After the group stage ends, the top four teams in the points table will move to the playoffs.
• The top two teams will play Qualifier 1. The winner of this match will directly reach the final.
• The teams in third and fourth place will play the Eliminator.
• The winner of the Eliminator will face the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2.
• The winner of Qualifier 2 will go to the final and play against the winner of Qualifier 1.

IPL 2025 Points Table (As of Now)

Upcoming Matches: Who Will Face Whom?

Mumbai Indians

• vs Gujarat Titans – May 6
• vs Punjab Kings – May 11
• vs Delhi Capitals – May 15

Gujarat Titans

• vs Mumbai Indians – May 6
• vs Delhi Capitals – May 11
• vs Lucknow Super Giants – May 14
• vs Chennai Super Kings – May 18

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• vs Chennai Super Kings – May 3 (in progress)
• vs Lucknow Super Giants – May 9
• vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – May 13
• vs Kolkata Knight Riders – May 17

Punjab Kings

• vs Lucknow Super Giants – May 4
• vs Delhi Capitals – May 8
• vs Mumbai Indians – May 11
• vs Rajasthan Royals – May 16

Delhi Capitals

• vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – May 5
• vs Punjab Kings – May 8
• vs Gujarat Titans – May 11
• vs Mumbai Indians – May 15

Lucknow Super Giants

• vs Punjab Kings – May 4
• vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – May 9
• vs Gujarat Titans – May 14
• vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – May 18

Kolkata Knight Riders

• vs Rajasthan Royals – May 4
• vs Chennai Super Kings – May 7
• vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – May 10
• vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – May 17

Rajasthan Royals (Eliminated)

• vs Kolkata Knight Riders – May 4
• vs Chennai Super Kings – May 12
• vs Punjab Kings – May 16

Sunrisers Hyderabad

• vs Delhi Capitals – May 5
• vs Kolkata Knight Riders – May 10
• vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – May 13
• vs Lucknow Super Giants – May 18

Chennai Super Kings (Eliminated)

• vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – May 3 (in progress)
• vs Kolkata Knight Riders – May 7
• vs Rajasthan Royals – May 12