Lucknow Super Giants have become the fifth team eliminated from the race to the IPL 2025 playoffs after their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. With Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings already booking three spots,

Lucknow Super Giants are out of IPL 2025 playoff contention after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. With LSG out, the MI vs DC clash on 21 May has turned into a virtual quarterfinal for the final playoff spot.

Mumbai Indians (14 points) and Delhi Capitals (13 points) are in a tight race for the last IPL 2025 playoff berth. A win over Delhi Capitals will seal MI’s qualification. They still have two games left – vs DC and PBKS. A defeat against DC means MI will have to rely on other match results to keep their playoff hopes alive.