Qualification in Danger for KKR? Check the Latest Updated IPL Points Table 2025 After CSK vs KKR!
Updated IPL Points Table 2025: In a nail-biting thriller at Eden Gardens, Chennai Super Kings pulled off a dramatic two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, a result that has serious implications for KKR’s playoff hopes in IPL 2025. With this defeat, the Knight Riders now find themselves in a tight race to make it to the top four, as the points table becomes increasingly competitive.
Match Recap: CSK vs KKR
Opting to bat first on a slow Eden surface, KKR posted a decent total, built on collective batting efforts. Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine gave the side a brisk start, while Andre Russell’s quickfire 38 and Manish Pandey’s calm cameo ensured they reached a competitive score. However, CSK’s left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad proved vital, claiming three wickets, including the dangerous Russell.
Chasing the target, CSK faltered early, losing both openers inside two overs. But debutant Urvil Patel lit up the powerplay with a sensational 31 off just 11 balls. Despite a mini-collapse, Dewald Brevis turned the tide with a blazing 52 off 25 deliveries.
Still, it came down to the experience of Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni to guide the chase. With eight required off the final over, Dhoni smashed a six and debutant Kamboj sealed the win with a boundary, stunning the home crowd.
The loss leaves Kolkata Knight Riders on 11 points from 12 matches, with only two games remaining in the league stage. While they're not out of contention yet, their margin for error has now vanished.
They'll likely need to win both remaining games and hope other results go their way, especially with teams like Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings ahead in the race.
Updated IPL Points Table 2025 (After CSK vs KKR)
| Rank | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | +0.793 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | +0.482 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | +0.376 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | +1.156 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | +0.362 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | +0.193 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
What KKR Needs to Qualify
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Win both remaining matches to reach 15 points.
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Boost Net Run Rate in at least one game, if tied with other teams.
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Hope for slip-ups from Delhi, Mumbai, and Punjab to open a window to the top 4.