IPL 2025: RCB vs LSG Decider Could Seal Bengaluru’s Fate in Playoffs
The final league stage match of IPL 2025 promises high-stakes drama as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faces Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) today. With a Top-2 finish on the line, RCB will aim for a crucial victory, while Punjab Kings have already secured their berth in Qualifier-1 after a dominant win over Mumbai Indians.
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Punjab Kings sealed their spot
Mumbai, after batting first, posted a total of 184. However, Punjab chased down the target with ease, losing only one wicket and wrapping up the match in the 19th over.
- Punjab now sits at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 9 wins, 1 no-result, and a total of 19 points from 14 matches.
- Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, finished fourth with 16 points (8 wins, 6 losses), setting up a date with the Eliminator on May 30.
RCB’s Road to Qualifier-1: Must-Win Match Against LSG Today
Currently third in the standings, RCB has accumulated 17 points from 13 matches, thanks to 8 wins and one no-result. A victory today would push Bengaluru into the Top-2, securing them a place in Qualifier-1 and giving them two shots at reaching the final.
Lucknow Super Giants Aiming to End Campaign on a High Note
Though LSG is already out of playoff contention, they can still impact the standings., totaling 12 points. A win today would push them to 14 points and a potential sixth-place finish, while a loss keeps them stuck at seventh.
Importantly, an LSG win would prevent RCB from entering the Top-2, effectively pushing them into the Eliminator round.
In the IPL’s playoff structure, the Top-2 teams enjoy a significant advantage:
The loser of Qualifier-1 gets a second chance in Qualifier-2, where they face the winner of the Eliminator (played between 3rd and 4th placed teams).
This gives Top-2 teams two opportunities to make it to the final, making the position highly coveted.
Gujarat’s Sai Sudharsan continues to dominate the Orange Cap leaderboard. He scored 41 runs on Sunday, solidifying his top spot with a total of 679 runs from 14 matches.
- Shubman Gill follows closely with 649 runs.
- Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai has surged to third place with 640 runs, thanks to consistent performances throughout the season.
Nicholas Pooran Dominates Six-Hitting Charts in IPL 2025
Lethal with the bat, Nicholas Pooran has emerged as this season’s most explosive six-hitter.
- Pooran has smashed 40 sixes in just 13 games for LSG.
