NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans currently sit atop the IPL 2025 points table and are training at full intensity ahead of their upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals on Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. With 16 points from 11 matches, the Titans are well-positioned to secure a top-two finish in the league stage. Their remaining fixtures include matches against Delhi Capitals (away, May 18), Lucknow Super Giants (May 22), and Chennai Super Kings (May 25).As part of their preparations, head coach Ashish Nehra actively participated in the team’s fielding drills. Renowned for his sharp one-liners and playful personality, Nehra once again stole the spotlight during the session.With the tournament entering its business end, Gujarat Titans are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of playoff dominance — and with Nehra keeping the atmosphere light yet focused, the team appears to be in fine balance both mentally and tactically.“Bahot badhiya darling… Chhaa gaya miyaan aaj… Ek aur lele aaja… Base bana le, base bana le,” Nehra was heard saying in his trademark style, drawing laughter from players and support staff alike.The former India pacer led the fielding session with full commitment, working closely with several players, including all-rounder Shahrukh Khan.With the league stage of IPL 2025 entering its final stretch, the battle for playoff spots has intensified. Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru currently sit at the top of the table, both with 16 points from 11 matches.
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Gujarat Titans lead the standings, thanks to a superior Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.793, while RCB follows closely with an NRR of +0.482.Punjab Kings are hot on their heels with 15 points from 11 games, including one no-result. Their NRR of +0.376 keeps them in strong contention for a top-two finish. Mumbai Indians, despite having played one game more (12 matches), are also in the mix with 14 points and a healthy NRR of +1.156—the best among all teams so far.
Delhi Capitals are placed fifth with 13 points from 11 matches. With one no-result and an NRR of +0.362, they are very much in the playoff hunt and could climb further up the table with strong finishes in their remaining games.Kolkata Knight Riders are hanging on to playoff hopes with 11 points from 12 matches. Their NRR of +0.193 may come into play if multiple teams finish with similar points. Lucknow Super Giants, at 10 points from 11 matches and an NRR of -0.469, face an uphill task to break into the top four.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings have all been eliminated from the playoff race. SRH have 7 points with a poor NRR of -1.192, while RR and CSK share 6 points each but lag behind on NRR, at -0.718 and -0.992 respectively.With only a handful of games remaining, the margins are razor-thin, and every run could decide who makes it to the IPL 2025 playoffs.
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