The fourth -placed two -place racing in the IPL 2025 table.© BCCI/SPORTZPICS
As the IPL 2025 Legue stage approaches its end, the competition over the final qualifying mark intensified. With GTA (GT), Royal Challeners Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) insure their positions in the qualifiers. With Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), he kneels after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and the focus is transmitted to Mumbai Indians and Capitals (DC). Both teams face a unique set of challenges and scenarios to cancel the desired fourth place. The upcoming matches will be decisive in identifying any team progressing in the stages of the knockout.
Mumbai Indians (MI): In control, but it must remain awake
Fourth place is currently with 14 points from 12 games and a strong NRR +1.156, MI occupies a positive position. Its remaining equipment against Punjab and Delhi kings. Winning in both games would raise them to 18 points, ensuring that there is a watershed and perhaps one of the best two. However, one loss can hold its course, especially if it is against the capital, who are direct competitors of the qualifying site. In such a scenario, Mi will need to rely on the superior NRR and favorable results in other matches to secure the qualification.
Capitals Delhi (DC): It aims to consistency
The capital is fifth with 13 points from 12 games and NRR from +0.260. Their games against PBKS and Mi are very important. Securing the victories in both cases will take it to 17 points, which enhances their position in the qualifiers. However, the loss in any of the match will leave its fate dependent on other results and NRR comparisons. The match against MI is of particular importance, because winning will not only strengthen DC points, but also hinders Mi progress.
Next matches
- May 21: DC opposite PBKS
- May 22: Mi Vs DC
These matches are scheduled to be decisive in forming the final qualifying collection. The teams not only need to focus on winning, but also to improve NRR to enhance the qualification prospects. As the league stage has also reached, fans can expect exciting confrontations and high -risk cyclic.
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