IPL 2025 Points Table: Latest standings after RCB vs CSK match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 4, 2025, 00:17 IST

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a narrow two-run victory against Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling IPL 2025 match. RCB now tops the table with 16 points, fueled by strong performances from Romario Shepherd and Yash Dayal. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans follow closely. CSK's loss eliminates them from playoff contention, while Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad also face elimination.

IPL 2025 Points Table: Latest standings after RCB vs CSK match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

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NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged out Chennai Super Kings by just two runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter on Saturday. Chasing a formidable 214-run target, CSK finished at 211/5 despite a heroic 114-run partnership between the 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre and the Ravindra Jadeja. The narrow win lifted RCB to the top of the IPL points table with 16 points from 11 matches.
RCB now lead the standings with eight wins and a net run rate of +0.482. Their recent form, powered by Romario Shepherd’s late-over fireworks and Yash Dayal’s composure in death bowling, has made them strong title contenders.

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Mumbai Indians are hot on their heels in second place with 14 points and an impressive NRR of +1.274. They share the same number of points as third-placed Gujarat Titans, who also have 14 points but a slightly lower NRR of +0.867.

Punjab Kings continue to punch above their weight this season, holding the fourth spot with 13 points from 10 matches and a steady NRR of +0.199.
Delhi Capitals occupy fifth with 12 points and a positive NRR of +0.362, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Lucknow Super Giants sit mid-table with 10 points and a negative NRR of -0.325. They’ll need to bounce back strong to stay in contention.

Kolkata Knight Riders have had an inconsistent run, placing seventh with 9 points and one no-result helping their cause.
At the bottom of the table, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have both struggled. RR are eliminated with just 6 points and a worrying NRR of -0.780.
SRH are also virtually out of the race with only 3 wins in 10 games and the worst NRR in the league at -1.192.
Chennai Super Kings, after their latest loss, are mathematically out of playoff contention too, sitting last with just 4 points and an NRR of -1.117.

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