The 55th match of the IPL 2025 season between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ended in disappointment as persistent rain forced a washout. The no-result has significant playoff implications , Delhi Capitals remain alive in the race, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have been officially eliminated from contention.
With the match abandoned, Delhi Capitals retained their fifth position on the points table. They now have six wins from 11 games and sit on 13 points with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.362. The washout was a heavier blow for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have moved to eighth position with just three wins from 11 matches and an NRR of -1.192, confirming their exit from playoff contention.
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At the top of the table, Royal Challengers Bangalore continue to lead the standings with eight wins and three losses, maintaining a strong NRR of +0.482. Punjab Kings , also with just three losses from 11 games, are breathing down RCB’s neck in second place. Their total of 15 points and NRR of +0.376 places them just behind the leaders.
Mumbai Indians , currently third, have seven wins and four losses, giving them 14 points. However, they boast the best NRR in the competition at +1.274 — a potential tiebreaker advantage as the playoff battle intensifies.
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Gujarat Titans follow closely in fourth with 14 points from just 10 games and a solid NRR of +0.867, giving them a cushion and an extra match in hand over most contenders.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on 11 points from 11 matches, remain in the hunt but need strong performances in their remaining fixtures to stay afloat.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a setback in their recent loss to Punjab, leaving them with 10 points from 11 matches and an unfavourable NRR of -0.469 — a possible stumbling block if the race goes down to net run rates.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have both been knocked out of the playoffs race. RR managed just three wins from 12 matches, while CSK have endured a dismal campaign, languishing at the bottom with only two wins in 11 games and an NRR of -1.117.
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