With the IPL 2025 season crawling to a close soon, the playoff race is just about heating up, don’t you think? While eight teams are still alive, only four teams can reach glory in the playoffs. Here’s a breakdown of which teams we predict to likely make it to those four playoff spots. We’re basing it off their current form, firepower, and how they keep a cool head; all of which makes a difference within the field.
IPL 2025 Contenders: The Top Teams Eyeing the Playoffs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
If anyone’s powered through IPL 2025 the most, it’s gotta be the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
They are just two points away from booking that playoff berth! Virat Kohli’s dream of lifting an IPL trophy is closer than he thinks. With six away victories – in a row, by the way! – Bengaluru have finally become a well-rounded team. With Kohli leading the team’s charge for the Orange Cap, and Josh Hazlewood pretty much having that Purple Cap in the bag, the RCB are serious contenders. It will be no surprise when they cross the finish line to the IPL playoffs!
Gujarat Titans
Guess who found a winning formula in the IPL 2025 so far?
Yes, the Gujarat Titans have cracked the code, thanks to their consistent opening duo – Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill. With Joss Buttler’s resurgence, he’s added some extra firepower to the team thus far. Plus, the team’s bowling versatility has boosted thanks to Prasidh Krishna’s wickets and Rashid Khan’s impact on slower pitches. This almost guarantees them a strong playoff spot in this year’s IPL.
Mumbai Indians
Well, there’s only one five-time champion on this list, and that’s the Mumbai Indians.
It’s looking incredibly dangerous, that is, for the other teams, when they face this team. Mumbai Indians’ explosive batting has been led by seasoned stars so far. They even got the lethal blowing trio: Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, and Trent Boult on their roster. Well, they might as well hand off the IPL 2025 trophy to this team at this point, no?
Even with Mitchell Santner and others waiting in the wings, the depth of this team is truly unmatched. Five straight wins so far have propelled them so far in the season, and it’ll come as no shock to anyone once they step into the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals
As always, the Delhi Capitals are playoff hopefuls for the current season.
They’ve certainly faced fierce competition thus far, but Delhi’s got a balanced squad. Their roster that features KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mitchell Starc is enough to make the opponents run the other way! These players have given the team that extra edge they need. Plus, with Starc’s yorker magic and Kuldeep’s spin brilliance, they could very well take home that IPL trophy.
Teams Struggling to Keep Up in 2025 IPL
As for teams that are holding on with a few fingers, hanging on a cliff, well – Punjab Kings is one of them.
Their slim chance for playoffs in IPL 2025 is more prominent, especially after their abandoned match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Which proved rather costly for both teams! Their key players like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have been underperforming – thus, weakening the team’s charge. Even though Yuzvendra Chahal remains their shining light, the chance to snag an IPL 2025 playoff spot may be derailed if their performance continues to be unsatisfactory.
Final Word on the IPL 2025 Playoff Race
With IPL 2025 entering its defining phase, Bengaluru, Gujarat, Mumbai, and Delhi appear poised to lock in the final four spots. Punjab Kings still have an outside chance but must overcome major hurdles. For fans and bettors, IPL 2025 promises even more excitement — and there’s no better place than 12BET to get in on the action!