Chennai Super Kings, long out of the playoff race, played spoilsport at Eden Gardens with a spirited victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 57 of IPL 2025. The win, only their third of the season, has dented KKR’s campaign at a crucial juncture.KKR, who were pushing for a late surge into the top four, remain stuck on 11 points from 12 games. Their Net Run Rate (NRR) has also taken a hit, pushing them further behind Delhi Capitals in the mid-table battle. With just two games left, KKR now not only need to win both but also hope for favourable results from other matches to stay alive in the playoff race.CSK, meanwhile, are still at the bottom of the table. They now have 3 wins from 12 games, While still out of contention, the win was a morale-booster for a side enduring its toughest IPL season in recent memory.Points Table Overview After Match 57: Gujarat Titans sit atop with 16 points from 12 matches and a robust NRR of +0.753. Their eighth win puts them within touching distance of a playoff berth.Royal Challengers Bengaluru are second with 16 points as well, having played one game fewer. Their NRR of +0.482 gives them a good cushion. Punjab Kings remain in third with 15 points from 11 games and a healthy NRR of +0.376. They’re hot on the heels of the top two.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?Mumbai Indians are fourth with 14 points and the best NRR in the league at +1.156. They remain well-placed, but cannot afford slip-ups. Delhi Capitals are fifth with 13 points in 11 matches, staying in contention with a NRR of +0.362.
IPL Points Table
KKR are now sixth, still on 11 points from 12 games, with NRR of +0.193 and their path to qualification looks increasingly steep. LSG follow with 10 points and a NRR of -0.469, meaning their playoff push hinges on big wins and other results.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (3 wins, NRR -1.192) and Rajasthan Royals (3 wins, NRR -1.173) are officially out.
As the league enters its final week, the playoff race remains intense — and today’s result shows that even the bottom teams can still turn the tide on those chasing the top four.
