IPL 2025 Playoff Fixtures Confirmed After League Stage Conclusion
The league stage of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) has concluded, setting the stage for playoff round. Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday, May 27th, which finalised the top-two positions, the matchups for Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator have been confirmed, paving the way for the season's champion.
Playoff Schedule and Format Confirmed
The playoff action will commence with Qualifier 1 featuring table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) against second-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This high-stakes encounter is scheduled for Thursday, May 29th, in Mullanpur at 7:30 PM IST. The victor of this match will advance directly to the IPL 2025 Final.
Following this, the Eliminator will see third-placed Mumbai Indians (MI) take on fourth-placed Gujarat Titans (GT). This knockout match will also be held in Mullanpur on Friday, May 30th, at 7:30 PM IST. The loser of this game will be eliminated from the tournament.
The loser of Qualifier 1 will then face the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 1st, in Ahmedabad at 7:30 PM IST. The winner of Qualifier 2 will proceed to the IPL 2025 Final against the winner of Qualifier 1, also to be held in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3rd, at 7:30 PM IST.
How the Top Four secured their Playoff positions
- Punjab Kings: Displayed strong form throughout the season, with consistent batting performances. They secured their playoff berth relatively early and sealed a top-two finish with a convincing win over Mumbai Indians in their penultimate league match.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After a mixed start, RCB found significant momentum, particularly in away games. Their victory against Lucknow Super Giants in their final league match was crucial in clinching the second spot on the points table.
- Mumbai Indians: Experienced a remarkable mid-season resurgence, winning six consecutive matches at one stage to enter playoff contention. Despite a loss to Punjab Kings which denied them a top-two finish, their win over Delhi Capitals secured their spot in the Eliminator.
- Gujarat Titans: Were among the early qualifiers for the playoffs, showcasing strong performances in the initial and middle phases of the tournament. However, a couple of losses towards the end of their league campaign saw them slip out of the top two, placing them in the Eliminator.
With the playoff lineup now officially set, anticipation builds for a series of highly competitive knockout matches. The four qualified teams have shown their strong capabilities throughout the league stage, promising an exciting conclusion to the IPL 2025 season as they vie for the coveted trophy.
