So far 58 matches have been played in IPL 2025 , but no team has officially reached the playoffs yet. However, during this time four teams have definitely been eliminated. But today i.e. on May 18, not one, not two but three teams can get playoff tickets. This equation has been explained very well by former Team India opener and present expert Aakash Chopra.
IPL was restarted on 17 May after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. After the resumption of the league, the first double header is to be played today – RR vs PBKS and DC vs GT. After these two matches, the picture of the playoff teams can become clear. Aakash Chopra has told how three teams can get playoff tickets together today.
RCB, PBKS and GT have a chance to reach the playoffs
Aakash Chopra told that if Rajasthan Royals team defeats Punjab Kings in the 59th match of IPL 2025 today, then RCB will get a playoff ticket. On the other hand, if Gujarat Titans team defeats Delhi Capitals in the second match, then Shubman Gill’s team will also reach the next round. In this situation, RCB will qualify for the playoffs with 17 and GT with 18 points.
The former cricketer said that if Punjab defeats Rajasthan in the first match and Gujarat defeats Delhi in the second match, then all three teams RCB, GT and PBKS will secure their place in the playoffs. In this situation, RCB and Punjab will qualify with 17-17 points and Gujarat Titans will qualify with 18 points.
If this happens then it will be played
If Punjab Kings manage to defeat Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals manage to defeat Gujarat Titans today, then neither team will get a playoff ticket. In this situation, Punjab will have 17 points and Delhi will have 15 points. In such a situation, fans and teams may have to wait a little longer.
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