The Indian Premier League (IPL) has entered its concluding phase with the completion of the league stage matches. Four teams have secured their spots in the playoffs, while the remaining six have been knocked out. As the playoff battles are set to begin, here’s a refreshed overview of the schedule, including match dates, venues, live streaming info, qualification details, and full team squads.
The top four teams have secured their places in the IPL 2025 playoffs. However, the top two teams on the points table — Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru — hold a strategic edge over the third and fourth-placed teams, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.
Punjab and Bengaluru will compete in Qualifier 1, with the winner earning a direct spot in the final. The losing team will still have a second chance in Qualifier 2. On the other hand, Gujarat and Mumbai must win two consecutive matches to book their place in the final.
Qualifier 1:
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Thursday, May 29 (Mullanpur, Punjab)
Eliminator:
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians – Friday, May 30 (Mullanpur, Punjab)
Qualifier 2:
Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator – Sunday, June 1 (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
Final Match:
Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 – Tuesday, June 3 (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
IPL Title Count:
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Punjab Kings (PBKS): 0 titles
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 0 titles
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Gujarat Titans (GT): 1 title (2022)
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Mumbai Indians (MI): 5 titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
Punjab Kings Full Squad:
Harnoor Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen, Kyle Jamieson, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Paraphrased Squads for IPL 2025 Playoffs Teams:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
The RCB lineup features a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent, including Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar, and Swastik Chikara. Star names like Virat Kohli, Tim David, and Liam Livingstone bring experience and firepower. The squad also includes all-rounders such as Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd, reliable wicketkeepers Phil Salt, Tim Seifert, and Jitesh Sharma, and a strong bowling unit led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Nuwan Thushara.
Gujarat Titans (GT):
GT’s roster is packed with explosive batters like Shubman Gill, Sherfane Rutherford, and Sai Sudharsan. All-round strength comes from Rahul Tewatia, Dasun Shanaka, and Washington Sundar. Rashid Khan continues to lead the spin department, while the pace attack includes Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada. Jos Buttler and Kusal Mendis bolster the side as dependable overseas options.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
MI boasts a star-studded lineup headlined by Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya. Young talents like Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, and Arjun Tendulkar bring fresh energy. The bowling arsenal features pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, and Trent Boult, along with spinners like Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Karn Sharma. International firepower includes Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, and Reece Topley, making it a balanced and dangerous squad.