Lucknow Super Giants will face Gujarat Titans at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow in the 30th game of IPL 2023 on Saturday 22nd April. This will be a very exciting clash between these two as both of them will want to win this game to stay in a better position in the points table. Read the full match preview, pitch report & every detail about the LSG vs GT match with the likes of dream XI team prediction in our fantasy sports segment.

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LSG vs GT

Match Details

• Match: 30
• Date: 22/04/2023
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Where to watch: Star Sports, Jio Cinema

Venue Details | Pitch Report

The pitch of the Ekana Cricket Stadium consists of both black soil and red soil. The pitch will help the spinners and it will get slow down as the game progresses. The chasing is a bit difficult on this pitch so the team winning the toss will like to choose bat first on this track.

In IPL 2023 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow:

• 1st-inning score: 193
• 2nd-inning score: 161
• Matches won by the team batting 1st: 1
• Matches won by the team batting 2nd: 2

Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Head to Head

• Matches Played: 2
• LSG won: 0
• DC won: 2

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LSG vs GT

Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Team News

Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants have Kl Rahul & Kyle Mayers in their opening pair and they keep Quinton De Cock awaiting to appear on the field due to the all-round performance of Kyle Mayers. Also, they have Pooran and Stoinis in the middle. In bowling, they have Trent Boult & Sandeep Sharma in fast bowling, and Ashwin and Chahal will take care of the spin.

Gujarat Titans

GT have a fixed batting lineup in the contest and they have performed well. In the opening, they have Wriddhiman Saha & Shubhman Gill with Sai Sudharshan, Pandya, and David Miller in the middle. In bowling, they have Shami, Alzarri Joseph, and Pandya to take care of the fast bowling where as Rashid Khan is their leading spinner.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Possible Lineups

Lucknow Super Giants

• Kl Rahul
• Kyle Mayers
• Ayush Badoni
• Deepak Hooda
• Marcus Stoinis
• Nicolas Pooran
• Krunal Pandya
• Yudhvir Singh
• Avesh Khan
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Amit Mishra

Gujarat Titans

• Wriddhiman Saha
• Shubman Gill
• Sai Sudharsan
• Hardik Pandya
• David Miller
• Abhinav Manohar
• Rahul Tewatia
• Rashid Khan
• Alzarri Joseph
• Shami
• Mohit Sharma

Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Dream XI Team Prediction

IPL 2025 concluded with a highly competitive final and gave us a new champion franchise. RCB lifted the trophy after waiting for 18-long years and finally etched their name in the prestigious IPL history. This win is expected to further enhance their brand value significantly.

When IPL started back in 2008 the combined cost of eight frachises was rupees 3000 crore. It marks a huge difference as compared to the recent years, as IPL is the second-richest sports league in the world by per-match value.

The value of the IPL franchises is different from team to team. And this is a detailed list of the value of the IPL Franchises from 2008 to the present.

Chennai Super Kings | ₹1012.6 crore

Consistently at the top, Chennai Super Kings maintains its position as the most valuable IPL franchise, with a value ₹1012.6 crore (USD: $122M.

Apart from being the five-time IPL champions, their value is heavily influenced by performances, loyalty, huge fan base, and one of the pivotal members behind their success, none other than MS Dhoni.

Mumbai Indians | ₹987.7 crore

It seems like Mumbai Indians have a knack for being at the top of everything. The five-time IPL champions have not only won IPL the most number of times but also have the second-highest brand value among all the teams, which is ₹987.7 crore (USD: $119M).

Backed by a strong corporate ownership of Mukesh Ambani, MI remain one of the most recognised and valuable brands, along with a massive fan following.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹971.1 crore

Since the beginning of IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore always had a star-studded lineup. With a brand value of ₹971.1 crore (USD: $117M), RCB has the third-highest team value in IPL. 

Despite a history of not winning the IPL trophy until 2025, RCB has been one of the most popular teams due to its association with global icons like Virat Kohli, and its passionate fanbase.

Their recent IPL victory is expected to further solidify and exceed the 1000-cr mark in their already impressive brand value.

Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹904.7 crore

The franchise with the fourth-highest brand value is the 3-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Owned by bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, KKR is a brand with glamour and strategic play.

Their value is approximately ₹904.7 crore (USD: $109M), and the 2024 victory has further strengthened their strong market position and fan engagement.

Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹705.5 crore

Sunrisers Hyderabad has shown impressive growth in brand value over the years, strongly because of their splendid performances and consistent playoffs presence. They have a value of ₹705.5 crore (USD: $81M).

SRH has also earned the love and support of their dedicated 'Orange Army' fanbase in their region that contribute to their valuation.

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Rajasthan Royals | ₹672.3 crore

The inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals, started their IPL journey with a bang but slowly things turned around and they lacked consistent good performance.

At the moment, their brand value amounts to ₹672.3 crore (USD: $81M), boosted by their strong digital presence, innovative team building and other strategies.

Delhi Capitals | ₹664 crore

Despite never having an IPL title to their name, Delhi Capitals have a steady brand value of ₹644 crore (USD: $80M).

They put up a good fight in the 2025 season and narrowly left behind a playoffs berth, which creates a space for a hopeful comeback next year and rise in value.

Gujarat Titans | ₹572.7 crore

A new addition in IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans, is owned by CVC Capital (a private equity fund), and has made an immediate impact as a relatively new team.

They emerged as the IPL champions in their first season (IPL 2022), which plays a major role in their value of ₹572.7 crore (USD: $69M) at the moment.

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Punjab Kings | ₹564.4 crore

Punjab Kings is one of the original IPL franchises, with a value of ₹564.4 crore (USD: $68M). They had an incredible season in IPL 2025 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. They fell short of 6 runs to secure their maiden IPL title this season, and ended up at the runners-up side.

PBKS were also the table toppers in IPL 2025, and their performance helped gain a lot of new fan following, which will reflect in the coming years and value.

Lucknow Super Giants | ₹498 crore

Another new franchise formed in 2022, Lucknow Super Giants quickly established itself by making it to the playoffs twice in a row.

Backed by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG group, LSG's brand value is currently ₹498 crore (USD: $60M) and is steadily increasing.

Value of defunct IPL franchises

Some now-defunct teams like Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India had a memorable IPL journey. Here we bring you their values:

Deccan Chargers | ₹428 crore

Deccan Chargers, based in the city of Hyderabad, is one of the 8 teams from the inaugural edition. They lifted their maiden IPL trophy in IPL 2009.

Unfortunately, the team washed out of existence in 2012. The brand value of the team was ₹428 crore.

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Kochi Tuskers Kerala | ₹1533 crore

With a brand value of ₹1533 crore, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, started its journey of IPL in 2011. It was one of the 2 teams that joined IPL in 2011, and they just lasted a year in the tournament.

Pune Warriors India 

The second franchise to join the Indian Premier League in 2011 is Pune Warriors India. The team was acquired by Sahada Adventure Sports Ltd for ₹17.02 billion. They withdrew from participating the next year due to future uncertainties.

The player who scores the most runs in a single season of the IPL wins the Orange Cap award. This award has been given to the highest run-scorers since the first season of the Indian Premier League (2008). Cricketers must consistently play some brilliant innings and deliver match-winning performances in a season to win the Orange Cap.  So, let's look at all the Orange Cap winners in IPL since 2008.

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Orange Cap History:

• Shaun Marsh (616 runs in 11 matches in 2008) was the first player to win the award.
• The record for most runs in a single IPL season is held by Virat Kohli (973 runs in the 2016 edition).
• David Warner has the record of winning the Orange Cap the most number of times (3).

Rules for Orange Cap:

• The Orange Cap is awarded to the leading run-scorer of the IPL season.
• The batsman who holds the Orange Cap during the season is allowed to wear it while in the field during the games, as long as he holds the top-scorer spot in the tournament.
• In a season where two or more batsmen are tied on runs, the batsman with a better strike rate is awarded the Orange Cap.
• In a season where an opposition batsman overtakes the tally of the current holder of the Orange Cap, the previous holder is allowed to wear the Cap until the end of that particular innings in which another batsman overtakes him.

Orange Cap winners list in IPL since 2008

2008 - Shaun Marsh

Shaun Marsh from Punjab Kings is the Orange Cap winner of the inaugural edition of the IPL. The Australian batsman started the IPL journey with a bang. He scored 616 runs in only 11 matches with an average of 68.4 and a strike rate of 139.68. His 616 runs include 1 century and 5 half-centuries.

2009 - Matthew Hayden

The next Orange Cap winner is Matthew Hayden. Even after his international retirement from the Australian Cricket team in early 2009, he proved his worth in that season. He showed a spectacular performance and scored a total of 572 runs in 12 matches. In the 2nd edition of IPL, he played for Chennai Super Kings and scored 5 half-centuries with an average of 52 and a strike rate of 144.81.

2010 - Sachin Tendulkar

The God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has also enlisted his name in this list of Orange Cap winners. In the 2010 IPL, the then captain of Mumbai Indians aggregated 618 runs including 5 half-centuries in 15 matches. He represented his team in the best way possible and took the team to the final as well but unfortunately, MI finished their journey as runners-up after losing against CSK in the finals. In the 3rd edition of IPL, he played in 15 matches with an average of 47.53 and a strike rate of 132.61

2011 - Chris Gayle

What is a list of top T20 scorers without Chris Gayle? It is incomplete indeed. Chris Gayle is undoubtedly one of the best players in the T20 format and one of the greatest hitters in all the formats of cricket. In the 2011 IPL, he scored a massive 608 runs in only 12 matches. One of his most distinguished factors is his strike rate. He played with a strike rate of 183.13 which is the highest of any Orange Cap winners in the tournament. Also, his total runs include 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries with an average of 67.55.

2012 - Chris Gayle

In the very next year, Chris Gayle again created several storms on the field and became the top run-scorer in the IPL 2012 season. No one could ever dare to come in the way of his extreme rise in the T20 format. In the 4th edition of IPL, the Jamaican cricketer scored a massive 733 runs including 1 century and 7 half-centuries in 15 matches. He played with an average of 61.08 and a strike rate of 160.74.

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2013 - Michael Hussey 

Michael Hussey, popularly known as Mr cricket has also made his name into this list with 733 runs in 17 matches. The Orange Cap winner of the 2013 IPL smashed 6 half-centuries with an average of 52.5 and a strike rate of 129.5. He made a huge contribution to CSK's entry into the finals. Unfortunately, MI won the title of the season.

2014 - Robin Uthappa

One of the impactful players of IPL 2014 was Robin Uthappa. He played a key role in taking Kolkata Knight Riders into the finals and also winning their second title. Uthappa played in 16 matches and scored 660 runs including 5 half-centuries with an average of 44 and a strike rate of 137.78.

2015 - David Warner

David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad was the Orange Cap winner of IPL 2015. The team played their debut match in 2013 and Warner made 2015 a good season for the team and the fans by scoring 562 runs in 14 matches. His total runs also include 7 half-centuries with an average of 43.23 and a strike rate of 156.54

2016 - Virat Kohli 

A list of achievements by batsmen is incomplete without the King of Cricket Virat Kohli. The captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore is the highest run-scorer in a single edition of IPL. In 2016 IPL he smashed 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries to aggregate a total of 973 runs in 16 matches. In that season, he played with an average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03. The 2016 IPL has been a good year for the team as they made it to the finals but unfortunately could not win the title.

2017 - David Warner

Once again David Warner had a spectacular season in the marquee T20 league and became the Orange Cap winner of IPL 2017. The captain of the defending winning team smashed 641 runs including 1 century and 4 half-centuries in 14 matches. He played with an average of 58.27 and a strike rate of 141.81.

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2018 - Kane Williamson

IPL 2018 changed the T20 career of the New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. Before the season, he was not that appreciated as an impactful T20 player. But he utilized the opportunity and gave his best and proved his worth to everyone as a great batsman in all three formats. In 17 matches, he scored 735 runs including 8 half-centuries with an average of 52.5 and a strike rate of 142.44. The captain represented the team and took it to the final as well as won the Orange Cap.

2019 - David Warner

The only cricketer to win the Orange Cap 3 times in IPL history is none other than David Warner. He achieved this milestone in IPL 2019 by scoring 692 runs in 12 matches. He smashed 1 century and 8 half-centuries to score a total of 692 runs with an average of 69.2 and a strike rate of 143.86. His impactful performances along with his opening partner Jonny Bairstow took the team to the playoffs in IPL 2019 but unfortunately, they did not win the title.

2020 - KL Rahul

The skipper of Punjab Kings, Kl Rahul won the 2019 Orange Cap. He and his teammates were unable to end the journey on a good note but the captain made sure to glorify the team's name and became the highest run-scorer of the season. In 14 matches he scored 670 runs with an average of 55.83 and a strike rate of 129.34. His whopping 670 runs also include 1 century and 5 half-centuries.

2021 - Ruturaj Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings's present skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the IPL 2021 orange cao for his sensational batting. He scored 635 runs in 16 innings at an average of 45.35. He was one of the few reasons CSK won their fourth IPL title in 2021. Gaikwad struck 4 half-centuries and one century that season with a best score of 101 not out. 

2022 - Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler was just unbelievable in the IPL 2022 season. Rajasthan didn't win the title but Buttler won hearts. He struck 863 runs in 17 innings at an average of 57.53 with 4 centuries and as many as half-centuries. He also became the second batter after Virat Kohli to score 4 centuries in a single IPL season. Buttler also struck a whooping 45 sixes that season, the fourth highest by a player in a season of the Indian cash-rich league.

2023 - Shubman Gill

Gujarat Titans' present captain Shubman Gill had a season to remember in IPL 2023. He broke several records and won the prestigious Orange Cap. Gill finished as the leading run-scorer, amassing 890 runs in only 17 matches. He played big knocks in pivotal moments in the tournament to guide his side to back-to-back IPL finals. However, MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings clinched their fifth IPL title by defeating GT in the final. Gill’s 890 runs came at an impressive average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.80 while scoring three centuries and four fifties.

2024 - Virat Kohli

The 2024 was a brilliant season for Virat Kohli with the bat and he finished at the top of the highest run-getter charts in the Indian Premier League. He couldn't take RCB to the Final but did his part with the bat. RCB qualified for the playoffs after making a stupendous comeback, winning all their last six group-stage matches and lots of credit goes to Kohli. But, they got knocked out of the tournament after losing to Rajasthan in the Eliminator. Virat scored 741 runs at a spectacular average of 61.75 and a great strike rate of 154.69 which includes five half-centuries and one century. He was by far the best batsman of the 2024 season and won his second-ever orange cap in the history of the competition.

2025 - Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap after a stellar season for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. It was the form of their top three that powered GT’s run to the playoffs this season and Sudharsan led the way in a lineup that included his captain Shubman Gill and an all-time T20 great in Jos Buttler. Sudharsan finished the season with 759 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.21 and maintained a strike rate of 156.17. He scored six half-centuries and one century.

Since the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, it has delivered unforgettable final encounters. From Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings competing for the title in the first season, to Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru gearing up to win their first in IPL 2025, we have come a long way.

Here's how IPL Finals since 2008 looked like with the teams being a part of it:

The Ultimate Chronicle: IPL Finals since 2008

Take a look into the two teams emerging every season to fight for the IPL title since 2008-2005:

IPL 2008 (Winner: RR)

• Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings 
• CSK:163/5 | RR: 164/7
• P.O.T.M: Yusuf Pathan 56(33) & 3/22

IPL 2009 (Winner: DCH)

• Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 
• DCH: 143/6 | RCB: 137/9
• P.O.T.M: Anil Kumble 4/16

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IPL 2010 (Winner: CSK)

• Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
• CSK: 168/5 | MI: 146/9
• P.O.T.M: Suresh Raina 57*(35) & 1/21

IPL 2011 (Winner: CSK)

• Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• CSK: 205/5 | RCB: 147/8
• P.O.T.M: Murali Vijay 95(52)

IPL 2012 (Winner: KKR)

• Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
• CSK: 190/3 | KKR: 192/5
• P.O.T.M: Manvinder Bisla 89(48)

IPL 2013 (Winner: MI)

• Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 
• MI: 148/9 | CSK: 125/9
• P.O.T.M: Kieron Pollard 60*(32) & 1/34

IPL 2014 (Winner: KKR)

• Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
• PBKS: 199/4 | KKR: 200/7
• P.O.T.M: Manish Pandey 94(50)

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IPL 2015 (Winner: MI)

• Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
• MI: 202/5 | CSK: 161/8
• P.O.T.M: Rohit Sharma 50(26)

IPL 2016 (Winner: SRH)

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• SRH: 208/7 | RCB: 200/7
• P.O.T.M: Ben Cutting 39*(15) & 2(35)

IPL 2017 (Winner: MI)

• Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant
• MI: 129/8 | RSP: 128/6
• P.O.T.M: Krunal Pandya 47(38)

IPL 2018 (Winner: CSK)

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings 
• SRH: 178/6 | CSK: 181/2
• P.O.T.M: Shane Watson 107*(57)

IPL 2019 (Winner: MI)

• Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 
• MI: 149/8 | CSK: 148/7
• P.O.T.M: Jasprit Bumrah 2/14

IPL 2020 (Winner: MI)

• Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians 
• DC: 156/7 | MI: 157/5
• P.O.T.M: Trent Boult 3/30

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IPL 2021 (Winner: CSK)

• Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
• CSK: 192/3 | KKR: 165/9
• P.O.T.M: Faf du Plessis 86(59)

IPL 2022 (Winner: GT)

• Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans
• RR: 130/9 | GT: 133/3
• P.O.T.M: Hardik Pandya 34(30) & 3/17

IPL 2023 (Winner: CSK)

• Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings 
• GT: 214/4 | CSK: 171/5 (15 ovs) DLS method
• P.O.T.M: Devon Conway 47(25)

IPL 2024 (Winner: KKR)

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
• SRH: 113 (18.3) | KKR: 114/2 (10.3)
• P.O.T.M: Mitchell Starc 2/14 & 2 catches

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IPL 2025

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings 
• The final is set to take place on June 3, 2025. May the best team win.

The Eliminator match of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Friday, May 30. The team that wins this match will play Qualifier-2 while the losing team will be out of the tournament.

Gujarat Titans were strong contenders for the number two position from the beginning, but the defeat in the last 2 matches spoiled their chances. After the initial defeat, Mumbai Indians were also riding on the winning chariot, but after losing 2 out of the last 3 matches of the league stage, Hardik Pandya and team had to settle for the fourth position. Now both these teams have to win 3 consecutive matches to win the title.

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After defeating MI twice in the group stages earlier in the IPL 2025 season, GT will be confident to get the better of the five-time champions once again, to get themselves a step closer to winning their second title in four seasons.

For MI, it will be very important to bring their A game forward after not playing to their full potential against GT earlier in the tournament, and this could very well be the case due to the impressive track record in the knockout matches for the franchise.

From possible playing XIs to head-to-head record, here is everything you need to know about the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator in IPL 2025.

Match Details

• Match: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians 
• Tournament: IPL 2025, Eliminator
• Date: 30 May 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Streaming Details

Cricket fans from India can watch the GT vs MI Eliminator on Star Sports TV Channels on Television. They can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar for free.

Pitch Report

The pitches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur had something for batters and bowlers during the early stages of the IPL 2025, allowing for some compelling cricket for the fans. Over the years, the teams batting first have five matches, while teams batting second have won four matches in the league at this venue. The average first innings total here in the IPL is 170.

Weather Report

The weather report has forecasted rain in Chandigarh on the match day. However, there is no forecast of rain during the match time at night. As a result, rain is unlikely to play spoilsport during the GT vs MI clash. The temperature is set to hover in the early 30s during the match.

GT vs MI: Head-to-Head Record

Gujarat Titans have a proud 5-2 record in seven IPL matches over MI, with a few matches going down to the wire over the course of the last four seasons. Earlier in the IPL 2025, one of their fixtures, which was played in Mumbai, was decided on the last ball with the rain playing a role leading up to it, wherein GT held their nerve to get across the finishing line.

GT's Last Five Matches

MI's Last Five Matches

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Possible XIs

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, R Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

Impact Subs: Arshad Khan

Mumbai Indians: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Subs: Karn Sharma

Fantasy Team Prediction

Kusal Mendis, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Arshad Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult.

After weeks of intense competition, rivalry battles, strategic gameplays and dedication, the top four teams of IPL 2025 have emerged. The league stage concluded with PBKS, RCB, GT and MI earning their place in top four of points table.

But how exactly did they manage to reach there? Let's dive into their IPL 2025 playoffs journey.

Here is how each team reached top four:

1. Punjab Kings (19 pts)

Throughout the season of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings showcased magnificent balance and team coordination. Their campaign has been brilliant with 9 wins in 14 matches. 

Under the phenomenal captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS made an extraordinary comeback by qualifying for the playoffs after 11 years. Not only just qualification, but also dominantly secured the top position in the points table.

PBKS qualification was confirmed with a decisive victory by 10 runs over Rajasthan Royals on May 18. However, it was their dominant 7-wicket win over MI (on May 26), that sealed their top 2 finish.

Read Also: Highest individual scores by players in IPL playoffs

The IPL 2025 season for PBKS so far:

PBKS have done a great job at keeping their NRR high at all points in the tournament. They also secured a historical win against KKR by defending the lowest ever IPL total, and marked their place in the game.

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

1. vs GT: won by 11 runs. (PBKS 243/5 vs GT 232/5)
2. vs LSG: won by 8 wickets. (LSG 171/7 vs PBKS 177/2)
3. vs RR: lost by 50 runs. (RR 205/4 vs PBKS 155/9)
4. vs CSK: won by 18 runs. (PBKS 219/6 vs CSK 201/5)
5. vs SRH: lost by 8 wickets. (PBKS 245/6 vs SRH 247/2)
6. vs KKR: won by 16 runs. (PBKS 111 vs KKR 95)
7. vs RCB: won by 5 wickets. (RCB 95/9 in 14 ovs vs PBKS 98/5 in 12.1 ovs - rain-affected 14-over game)
8. vs RCB: lost by 7 wickets. (PBKS 157/6 vs RCB 159/3)
9. vs KKR: No Result (Rain)
10. vs CSK: won by 4 wickets. (CSK 190 vs PBKS 194/6)
11. vs LSG: won by 37 runs. (PBKS 236/5 vs LSG 199/7)
12. vs RR: won by 10 runs. (PBKS 219/5 vs RR 209/7)
13. vs DC: lost by 6 wickets. (PBKS 206/8 vs DC 208/4)
14. vs MI: won by 7 wickets. (MI 184/7 vs PBKS 187/3)

Sealing a Q1 spot in style 🤌

Captain Shreyas Iyer adds the finishing flair as #PBKS defeat #MI in Jaipur ❤

Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/Dsw52HOtga#TATAIPL | #PBKSvMI | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/x93pqi4hxn

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 26, 2025

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (19 pts)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had an amazing journey in their IPL 2025 campaign. They ended their nine-year wait for a top-two finish with 9 victories in 14 matches, narrowly behind PBKS on NRR.

RCB displayed remarkable consistency and key performances from players like Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and others. The team no longer seemed to depend on a single player and came out strong with equal efforts from each one of them.

RCB faced major alterations and shift in captaincy in the tournament. Under the captaincy of Jitesh Sharma (stand-in captain in place of Rajat Patidar), they secured a huge victory against LSG to secure their top-two finish. They chased down 227 runs, with the skipper scoring 85* off 33 balls and leading from the front.

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The IPL 2025 season for RCB so far:

RCB's season in the league stage ended with an historic achievement of being the first team in IPL history to win all the away matches. They won 7 away matches this year.

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

1. vs KKR: won by 7 wickets. (KKR 174/8, RCB 
2. vs CSK: won by 50 runs. (RCB 196/7, CSK 146/8)
3. vs GT: lost by 8 wickets. (RCB 169/8, GT 170/2)
4. vs MI: won by 12 runs. (RCB 221/5, MI 209/9)
5. vs DC: lost by 6 wickets. (RCB 163/7, DC 169/4)
6. vs RR: won by 9 wickets. (RR 173/4, RCB 175/1)
7. vs PBKS: lost by 5 wickets. (RCB 95/9 in 14 ovs, PBKS 98/5 in 12.1 ovs - rain-affected)
8. vs PBKS: won by 7 wickets. (PBKS 157/6, RCB 159/3)
9. vs RR: won by 11 runs. (RCB 205/5, RR 194/9)
10. vs DC: won by 6 wickets. (DC 162/8, RCB 165/4)
11. vs CSK: won by 2 runs. (RCB 213/5, CSK 211/5)
12. vs KKR: Match Abandoned (No Result)
13. vs SRH: lost by 42 runs. (SRH 231/6, RCB 189)
14. vs LSG: won by 6 wickets. (LSG 227/3, RCB 230/4)

They are pumped up & HOW 🥳@RCBTweets enter the 🔝 2️⃣ with momentum led by their charismatic skipper Jitesh Sharma 🔥

Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/h5KnqyuYZE #TATAIPL | #LSGvRCB pic.twitter.com/N0YAz0f95u

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 27, 2025

3. Gujarat Titans (18 pts)

Gujarat Titans continued their strong presence by securing the 3rd place in IPL 2025 points table. They ended the league stage with 18 points (9 wins out of 14 matches).

The standout individual performances from captain Shubman Gill, and players like Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler are the reason behind GT's success. Sudharsan is currently at the top of Orange Cap leaderboard with 674 runs in 14 matches, followed by Gill (649 runs in 14 matches).

This team has also dominated other charts of seasonal awards like: Sudharshan in top of most 4s of the season list, Prasidh Krishna (23 wkts) in second place, and Sai Kishore (17 wkts) in Purple Cap leaderboard, and so on.

They were a strong contender for a top-two finish, but their consecutive losses in the last two league games took that away.

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The IPL 2025 season for GT so far:

From chasing down 200+ totals to having the highest batting partnership of IPL 2025 so far (Gill & Sudharsan: 205* runs), GT has done it all!

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

1. vs PBKS: lost by 11 runs. (PBKS: 243/5, GT: 232/5)
2. vs MI: won by 36 runs. (GT: 196/8, MI: 160/6)
3. vs RCB: won by 8 wickets. (RCB: 169/8, GT: 170/2)
4. vs SRH: won by 7 wickets. (SRH: 152/8, GT: 153/3)
5. vs RR: won by 58 runs. (GT: 217/6, RR: 159)
6. vs LSG: lost by 6 wickets. (GT: 180/6, LSG: 186/4)
7. vs DC: won by 7 wickets. (DC: 203/8, GT: 204/3)
8. vs KKR: won by 39 runs. (GT: 198/3, KKR: 159/8)
9. vs RR: lost by 8 wickets. (GT: 209/4, RR: 212/2)
10. vs SRH: won by 38 runs. (GT: 224/6, SRH: 186/6)
11. vs MI: won by 3 wickets (D/L Method). (MI: 155/8, GT: 147/7)
12. vs DC: won by 10 wickets. (DC: 199/3, GT: 205/0)
13. vs LSG: lost by 33 runs. (LSG: 235/2, GT: 202/9)
14. vs CSK: lost by 83 runs. (CSK: 230/5, GT: 147)

𝙎𝙖𝙞-𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙎𝙄𝙓 🫡

A stunning century in a dream season for #GT star Sai Sudharsan 💙

Updates ▶ https://t.co/4flJtatmxc #TATAIPL | #DCvGT | @gujarat_titans | @sais_1509 pic.twitter.com/O0vzstT1gD

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2025

4. Mumbai Indians (16 pts)

The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, secured the 4th position in points table with 16 points (8 wins in 14 matches). After losing 4 out of first 5 games in the tournament, they made a surprising comeback this season and won seven of their subsequent eight matches.

This was truly possible with some consistent performance of players like Surya Kumar Yadav, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah, who stood out for the team when needed.

Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, MI bounced back quickly with a complete new energy and mindset. They outperformed all their competition and secured their playoffs berth.

Read Also: Teams to finish last in IPL Points Table

The IPL 2025 season for MI so far:

From having a disappointing start to becoming the comeback king of the season that every franchise feared, MI had a rollercoaster-like IPL 2025 season. They also have the best NRR (+1.142) among all the teams in points table.

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

1. vs CSK: lost by 4 wickets. (MI: 155/9, CSK: 158/6)
2. vs GT: lost by 36 runs. (GT: 196/8, MI: 160/6)
3. vs KKR: won by 8 wickets. (KKR: 116, MI: 121/2)
4. vs LSG: lost by 12 runs. (LSG: 203/8, MI: 191/5)
5. vs RCB: lost by 12 runs. (RCB: 221/5, MI: 209/9)
6. vs DC: won by 12 runs. (DC: 193, MI: 205/5)
7. vs SRH: won by 4 wickets. (SRH: 162/5, MI: 166/6)
8. vs CSK: won by 9 wickets. (CSK: 176/5, MI: 177/1)
9. vs SRH: won by 7 wickets. (SRH: 143/8, MI: 146/3)
10. vs LSG: won by 54 runs. (MI: 215/7, LSG: 161)
11. vs RR: won by 100 runs. (RR: 117, MI: 217/2)
12. vs GT: lost by 3 wickets (D/L Method). (MI: 155/8, GT: 147/7)
13. vs DC: won by 59 runs. (MI: 180/5, DC: 121)
14. vs PBKS: lost by 7 wickets. (PBKS: 187/3, MI: 184/7)

Dominant victory ✅
Playoffs ✅

A dream outing for #MI in their last match at Wankhede this season as they secure a 59-run win over #DC 💙👏

Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/fHZXoEJVed#TATAIPL | #MIvDC | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/mitYRgtqlZ

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 21, 2025

IPL 2025 Final Standings (Top 4)

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IPL 2025 Playoffs Schedule:

The IPL 2025 playoffs is set to begin from May 29, 2025.

Qualifier 1 (May 29)

PBKS vs RCB (venue: MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur): The winning team will advance to the final. Losing team will play Qualifier 2.

Eliminator (May 30)

GT vs MI (venue: MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur): The winning team will advance to play Qualifier 2. Losing side will be eliminated from the competition.

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Qualifier 2 (June 1)

Qualifier 1 loser vs Eliminator winner (venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad): The winning team will advance to Final. Losing side will be eliminated.

Final (June 3)

Qualifier 1 winner vs Qualifier 2 winner (venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)