The IPL 2025 Playoffs are locked in, with PBKS, RCB, GT, and MI ready to battle for the title.
From stunning chases to historic returns, this year’s final four promise fireworks.
Follow BRG365 for more on the road to the final.
Qualifier 1: PBKS vs RCB
Table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the first Qualifier on May 29.
Both sides ended the group stage with 19 points each, but PBKS secured the top spot with a superior net run rate.
Led by Ricky Ponting and powered by Josh Inglis and Priyansh Arya, PBKS booked their top-two finish after beating Mumbai Indians in a dominant fashion.
RCB, on the other hand, sealed their Qualifier 1 place in dramatic style.
Jitesh Sharma’s 85 off 33 balls guided them to a record 230-run chase against Lucknow Super Giants, overshadowing Rishabh Pant’s 118.
With Virat Kohli also in strong form, RCB enter the IPL playoffs with momentum and belief.
Eliminator: GT vs MI
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will meet in the Eliminator on May 30.
GT, captained by Shubman Gill, finished third despite losing their last two games. MI, led by Hardik Pandya, just scraped into the top four with 16 points.
Suryakumar Yadav remains a bright spot for MI, while GT’s Sai Sudharsan leads the Orange Cap race.
The Eliminator promises fireworks, with both teams needing three straight wins to lift the trophy.
Schedule Breakdown
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Qualifier 1 (May 29): PBKS vs RCB, Mullanpur
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Eliminator (May 30): GT vs MI, Mullanpur
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Qualifier 2 (June 1): Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator, Ahmedabad
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Final (June 3): Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2, Ahmedabad
Key Players to Watch
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Virat Kohli (RCB): The talismanic batter has scored 602 runs this season, including seven fifties, and will be pivotal against PBKS .
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Shubman Gill (GT): GT’s skipper has 649 runs, trailing only Sai Sudharsan (679) in the orange cap race .
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Suryakumar Yadav (MI): The Mumbai star, with 640 runs, remains MI’s best hope to revive their playoff fortunes.
What’s at Stake？
This year’s IPL playoffs will decide if Punjab can reach their first final since 2014 or if RCB can finally lift their maiden title after years of near-misses.
MI aim for a sixth crown, while GT look to return to the summit after their 2022 win.
With high-stakes games and superstar clashes, the IPL Playoffs 2025 are set to be one of the most thrilling climaxes in recent years.
Also Read: PBKS vs MI: Inglis, Arya Seals Qualifier 1, Mi Slip to Eliminator
