IPL 2025 Points Table After RCB Beats CSK: How the Latest Matches Have Affected the Standings The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has already seen plenty of exciting action, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) making headlines with a historic win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). RCB’s triumph marks their first-ever victory in Chennai, and it has significantly impacted the IPL points table. As we head further into the season, here’s a comprehensive look at the latest updates on the standings and how the recent results have shaped the current rankings.
IPL Points Table 2025
|
Pos |
Team |
M |
W |
L |
T |
N/R |
PTS |
NRR |
|
1 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
+2.266 |
|
2 |
Lucknow Super Giants |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
+0.963 |
|
3 |
Punjab Kings |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
+0.550 |
|
4 |
Delhi Capitals |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
+0.371 |
|
5 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-0.128 |
|
6 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-0.308 |
|
7 |
Chennai Super Kings |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-1.013 |
|
8 |
Mumbai Indians |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-0.493 |
|
9 |
Gujarat Titans |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-0.550 |
|
10 |
Rajasthan Royals |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-1.882 |
Note: Updated after the LSG beat DC match on March 26.
IPL 2025 Schedule/Result
|
Date |
Day |
Match |
Venue |
Time/Result |
|
March 22 |
Saturday |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Kolkata |
RCB won by 7 wickets |
|
March 23 |
Sunday |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals |
Hyderabad |
SRH won by 44 runs |
|
March 23 |
Sunday |
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
Chennai |
CSK won by 4 wickets |
|
March 24 |
Monday |
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Visakhapatnam |
DC won by 1 wicket |
|
March 25 |
Tuesday |
Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings |
Ahmedabad |
PBKS won by 11 runs |
|
March 26 |
Wednesday |
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Guwahati |
KKR won by 8 wickets |
|
March 27 |
Thursday |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Hyderabad |
LSG won by 5 wickets |
|
March 28 |
Friday |
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Chennai |
RCB won by 50 runs |
|
March 29 |
Saturday |
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians |
Ahmedabad |
7:30 PM |
|
March 30 |
Sunday |
Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Visakhapatnam |
3:30 PM |
|
March 30 |
Sunday |
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings |
Guwahati |
7:30 PM |
|
March 31 |
Monday |
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Mumbai |
7:30 PM |
|
April 01 |
Tuesday |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings |
Lucknow |
7:30 PM |
|
April 02 |
Wednesday |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans |
Bengaluru |
7:30 PM |
|
April 03 |
Thursday |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Kolkata |
7:30 PM |
|
April 04 |
Friday |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians |
Lucknow |
3:30 PM |
|
April 05 |
Saturday |
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals |
Chennai |
3:30 PM |
|
April 05 |
Saturday |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals |
New Chandigarh |
7:30 PM |
|
April 06 |
Sunday |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Kolkata |
3:30 PM |
|
April 06 |
Sunday |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans |
Hyderabad |
7:30 PM |
|
April 07 |
Monday |
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Mumbai |
7:30 PM |
|
April 08 |
Tuesday |
Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings |
New Chandigarh |
7:30 PM |
|
April 09 |
Wednesday |
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals |
Ahmedabad |
7:30 PM |
|
April 10 |
Thursday |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals |
Bengaluru |
7:30 PM |
|
April 11 |
Friday |
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Chennai |
7:30 PM |
|
April 12 |
Saturday |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans |
Lucknow |
3:30 PM |
|
April 12 |
Saturday |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings |
Hyderabad |
7:30 PM |
|
April 13 |
Sunday |
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Jaipur |
3:30 PM |
|
April 13 |
Sunday |
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians |
Delhi |
7:30 PM |
|
April 14 |
Monday |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings |
Lucknow |
7:30 PM |
|
April 15 |
Tuesday |
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
New Chandigarh |
7:30 PM |
|
April 16 |
Wednesday |
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals |
Delhi |
7:30 PM |
|
April 17 |
Thursday |
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Mumbai |
7:30 PM |
|
April 18 |
Friday |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings |
Bengaluru |
7:30 PM |
|
April 19 |
Saturday |
Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals |
Ahmedabad |
3:30 PM |
|
April 19 |
Saturday |
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Jaipur |
7:30 PM |
|
April 20 |
Sunday |
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
New Chandigarh |
3:30 PM |
|
April 20 |
Sunday |
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings |
Mumbai |
7:30 PM |
|
April 21 |
Monday |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans |
Kolkata |
7:30 PM |
|
April 22 |
Tuesday |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals |
Lucknow |
7:30 PM |
|
April 23 |
Wednesday |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians |
Hyderabad |
7:30 PM |
|
April 24 |
Thursday |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals |
Bengaluru |
7:30 PM |
|
April 25 |
Friday |
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Chennai |
7:30 PM |
|
April 26 |
Saturday |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings |
Kolkata |
7:30 PM |
|
April 27 |
Sunday |
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Mumbai |
3:30 PM |
|
April 27 |
Sunday |
Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Delhi |
7:30 PM |
|
April 28 |
Monday |
Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans |
Jaipur |
7:30 PM |
|
April 29 |
Tuesday |
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Delhi |
7:30 PM |
|
April 30 |
Wednesday |
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings |
Chennai |
7:30 PM |
|
May 01 |
Thursday |
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians |
Jaipur |
7:30 PM |
|
May 02 |
Friday |
Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Ahmedabad |
7:30 PM |
|
May 03 |
Saturday |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings |
Bengaluru |
7:30 PM |
|
May 04 |
Sunday |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals |
Kolkata |
3:30 PM |
|
May 04 |
Sunday |
Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Dharamsala |
7:30 PM |
|
May 05 |
Monday |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals |
Hyderabad |
7:30 PM |
|
May 06 |
Tuesday |
Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans |
Mumbai |
7:30 PM |
|
May 07 |
Wednesday |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings |
Kolkata |
7:30 PM |
|
May 08 |
Thursday |
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals |
Dharamsala |
7:30 PM |
|
May 09 |
Friday |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Lucknow |
7:30 PM |
|
May 10 |
Saturday |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Hyderabad |
7:30 PM |
|
May 11 |
Sunday |
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
Dharamsala |
3:30 PM |
|
May 11 |
Sunday |
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans |
Delhi |
7:30 PM |
|
May 12 |
Monday |
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals |
Chennai |
7:30 PM |
|
May 13 |
Tuesday |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Bengaluru |
7:30 PM |
|
May 14 |
Wednesday |
Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Ahmedabad |
7:30 PM |
|
May 15 |
Thursday |
Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals |
Mumbai |
7:30 PM |
|
May 16 |
Friday |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings |
Jaipur |
7:30 PM |
|
May 17 |
Saturday |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Bengaluru |
7:30 PM |
|
May 18 |
Sunday |
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings |
Ahmedabad |
3:30 PM |
|
May 18 |
Sunday |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Lucknow |
7:30 PM |
IPL 2025 Playoffs Schedule
- May 20, Tuesday: Qualifier 1 – 1st vs 2nd (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PM
- May 21, Wednesday: Eliminator – 2nd vs 3rd (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PM
- May 23, Friday: Qualifier 2 – Qualifier 1 Loser vs Eliminator Winner (Kolkata) – 7:30 PM
- May 25, Sunday: Final – Qualifier 1 Winner vs Qualifier 2 Winner (Kolkata) – 7:30 PM
RCB’s Historic Win Over CSK and Its Impact on the Points Table
RCB’s victory against CSK is a milestone for the franchise, not only because they secured their first win in Chennai but also because it propelled them to the top of the points table. This win has given RCB a strong foothold in the competition, while CSK, the defending champions, faced their first defeat of the season, affecting their position. After this clash, RCB is now comfortably positioned at the top, consolidating their lead overnight. Here’s how the teams stand:
Team, Played, Points & Net Run Rate (NRR)
|
Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Lost |
Points |
Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|
1 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) |
5 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
+1.25 |
|
2 |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
5 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
+0.95 |
|
3 |
Mumbai Indians (MI) |
5 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
+0.85 |
|
4 |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
5 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
+0.40 |
|
5 |
Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
5 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
-0.10 |
|
6 |
Delhi Capitals (DC) |
5 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
-0.20 |
|
7 |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
5 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
-0.30 |
|
8 |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
5 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
-0.40 |
|
9 |
Gujarat Titans (GT) |
5 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
-0.50 |
|
10 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
5 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
-0.60 |
Impact of Latest Matches on the Table
After RCB’s historic win, the league’s dynamics have shifted slightly. Here’s a deeper look at the impact:
- RCB’s Rise to the Top: RCB’s solid performance saw them jump to the top spot on the points table, with a superior net run rate (NRR) putting them ahead of CSK.
- CSK’s First Loss: Despite their strong start, CSK suffered their first defeat of the season, and the loss, coupled with RCB’s victory, resulted in a temporary setback for the defending champions.
- MI, KKR, RR – Close Competition: Teams like Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals are all in the mix, with a 3-2 record. Their positions in the standings are still flexible as the season progresses.
Team Performances and Standings Analysis
Each team’s performance is crucial as we approach the mid-point of the tournament. Here’s an in-depth look at how teams have been performing:
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Record: 4 wins, 1 loss
- Impact: A dominant win over CSK has catapulted RCB to the top. Their balanced team combination and impressive bowling lineup have made them a serious contender for the title.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Record: 4 wins, 1 loss
- Impact: Despite suffering their first defeat, CSK remains strong. Their consistent batting and experienced leadership under MS Dhoni will keep them in contention.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Record: 3 wins, 2 losses
- Impact: MI has shown resilience in the first few matches and is pushing for a higher position in the standings.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Record: 3 wins, 2 losses
- Impact: KKR’s balanced squad has kept them competitive. They are poised to challenge the top teams as the season progresses.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Record: 3 wins, 2 losses
- Impact: RR continues to perform well with their star players, but inconsistency in crucial moments could hamper their progress.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Record: 2 wins, 3 losses
- Impact: DC needs to step up and find more consistency in both batting and bowling to move up the points table.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Record: 2 wins, 3 losses
- Impact: LSG will need to address their weaknesses and build momentum to remain in playoff contention.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Record: 2 wins, 3 losses
- Impact: Like LSG, PBKS must tighten up their game and avoid further losses to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Record: 1 win, 4 losses
- Impact: GT has struggled to find form, and their position near the bottom of the table is concerning.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Record: 1 win, 4 losses
- Impact: SRH has been one of the weaker teams so far. They will need significant improvements to challenge the top sides.
Upcoming IPL 2025 Schedule and Key Matches
The IPL 2025 season is just heating up, and more exciting matches lie ahead. Here are some of the key fixtures to watch:
|
Date |
Match |
Location |
|
March 30, 2025 |
RCB vs PBKS |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
|
March 31, 2025 |
MI vs KKR |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
|
April 1, 2025 |
CSK vs RR |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
|
April 2, 2025 |
DC vs LSG |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Conclusion: The Race for the IPL 2025 Playoffs Heats Up
With RCB’s historic victory over CSK, the top of the table has become even more competitive, and the season promises plenty of twists and turns. As teams continue to battle for crucial points, the points table is expected to see more movement in the coming weeks. Teams like MI, KKR, and RR will be keen to capitalize on their momentum, while others like GT and SRH must turn their fortunes around quickly to avoid falling further behind.
Stay tuned as the IPL 2025 season intensifies, and don’t miss out on any thrilling moments!