The Mumbai Indians had a difficult start to their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign, having registered just one win out of their first five matches. However, the five-time champions gradually picked up their form and are now pushing for a play-off spot.
Following their win over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, they have now won six games in a row and are sitting among the top 4 of the table with 14 points.
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With three matches left, The Sporting News tells you how MI can qualify for the playoffs of the IPL 2025
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Rules for the play-off qualification in IPL 2025
IPL 2025 features ten teams that are divided into two groups, each comprising five teams.
Each team will play 14 matches. They will face four teams from their own group and one team from the other group twice during the league stage.
However, they will meet the remaining four teams (from the other group) just once during this phase.
Points are awarded as follows: two for a win, one for a no-result, and none for a loss. In case of a tie in points, net run rate serves as the tiebreaker. The top four teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs.
Here is how the league position will be decided if two or more teams have the same points:
- If teams have equal points in the league table, the team with the most wins will be placed higher.
- If teams have equal points and the same wins, the team with a higher NRR will be placed higher.
- In case teams have equal points, same wins, and the same NRR, the team with the highest number of wickets will be preferred.
- If teams have the same wickets as well, their league position will finally be determined by drawing lots.
Can the Mumbai Indians qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs?
The Mumbai Indians now sit among top 4 teams in the table, despite an early setback in the season.
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MI still have things in their own hands and could even finish in the top-two as well, if they will all their remaining games.
IPL 2025 Updated Points Table:
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.482 |
| Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | +0.376 |
| Mumbai Indians | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | +1.274 |
| Gujarat Titans | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | +0.867 |
| Delhi Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | +0.362 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | +0.249 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -1.192 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.117 |
IPL Qualification trends (Based on past seasons)
- 16 points (8 wins): Almost guaranteed qualification.
- 14 points (7 wins): Decent chance but depends on NRR and other results.
- 12 points (6 wins): Rare. Qualification is only possible in exceptional circumstances.
What is MI's route for qualification to the playoffs?
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 6 | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai |
| May 11 | Punjab Kings | Dharamsala |
| May 15 | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
How can MI qualify for the playoffs? Qualification scenario explained
MI have three matches remaining in the IPL 18 season, with two of them scheduled to be played at the Wankhede.
Considering 16 points has been the benchmark for a team to qualify for the playoffs, MI currently needs at least one win out of three games to qualify.
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With three matches remaining, going on an unbeaten run could give them a strong chance to finish among the top two. However, 1 win might still be enough for them to finish 3rd or 4th, considering their positive net run rate.
MI upcoming fixtures, wins required, and chances of qualification
| Upcoming Fixtures | GT (H), PBKS (A), DC (H) |
|---|---|
| Minimum wins required | 1 wins out of 3 |
| Chances of qualification | 90% |