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 have successfully for the play-off spot.
After a thumping win over DC, Mumbai Indians reached 16 points and now sit at fourth place on the points table, grabbing the last play off spot.
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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.
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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 have successfully qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, 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 win their last game and some other results go their way.
IPL 2025 Updated Points Table:
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | +0.795 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | +0.482 |
| Punjab Kings | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | +0.389 |
| Mumbai Indians | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +1.292 |
| Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | -0.019 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | +0.193 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.506 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -1.005 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.549 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -1.030 |
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.
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