The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans match was played on Monday, 21st April, at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. After the result of this match, there was no change in the points table for the 18th season of IPL. The teams remained in the same positions as before. However, Gujarat Titans became the first team to reach 12 points this season. GT is now the closest to the playoffs, and with 16 points, their chances of making it to the playoffs will be strong.
Gujarat Titans are currently at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 12 points. Delhi Capitals are in second place, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in third, Punjab Kings in fourth, and Lucknow Super Giants in fifth, all with 10 points each. Delhi Capitals have a better net run rate than the other three teams, which is why they are in second place. Mumbai Indians are in sixth place with 8 points. Any four of these six teams are expected to make it to the playoffs.
Kolkata Knight Riders are in seventh place with 6 points after 8 matches, despite their recent loss. Rajasthan Royals are in eighth place, having won only 2 of their 8 matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad are in ninth place, with 2 wins from 7 matches. At the bottom, Chennai Super Kings, the five-time champions, have won only 2 out of 8 matches and lost 6. Both the Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings cannot afford any more defeats. If they lose even one more match, they will not be able to reach 16 points, and their chances of reaching the playoffs will be over.
Position | Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
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1 | Gujarat Titans | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +1.104 |
2 | Delhi Capitals | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.589 |
3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.472 |
4 | Punjab Kings | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.177 |
5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.088 |
6 | Mumbai Indians | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +0.483 |
7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | +0.212 |
8 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.633 |
9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.217 |
10 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.392 |