Following the 40th match of IPL 2025, the tournament's excitement is reaching its peak. Delhi Capitals secured their sixth victory by defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets, solidifying their position at second place with 12 points.
IPL Points Table 2025: In the IPL match played on April 22, 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants started bly on their home ground but a middle-order collapse prevented them from posting a substantial score. Adam Markram's 52 and Mitchell Marsh's 45 helped Lucknow set Delhi Capitals a target of 160 runs.
In response, Delhi Capitals delivered a b performance, achieving the target with 13 balls to spare and registering their sixth win of the season. This victory brings Delhi's points tally to 12, maintaining their second position in the standings. Lucknow, with 10 points from 9 matches, remains in fifth place.
IPL 2025 Points Table (After Match 40)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +1.104 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +0.657 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.472 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.177 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -0.054 |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +0.483 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | +0.212 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.633 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.217 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.392 |
Key Highlights
- Gujarat Titans maintain the top spot with 12 points and a net run rate of +1.104.
- Delhi Capitals' victory over Lucknow secures their firm hold on second place with 12 points and a net run rate of +0.657.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore are in third place with 10 points and a net run rate of +0.472.
- Punjab Kings also have 10 points, placing them fourth with a net run rate of +0.177.
- Lucknow Super Giants, despite 5 wins in 9 matches, are in fifth place due to a net run rate of -0.054.
- Mumbai Indians are in sixth place with 8 points and a net run rate of +0.483.
Playoff Race
The top four teams in the IPL 2025 playoff race are in b positions. Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals lead with 12 points each, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings with 10 points. Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians remain in contention but need to improve their net run rates.
Upcoming Matches
- Mumbai Indians vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (April 23): Mumbai will aim for a win to bolster their playoff hopes.
- Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (April 24): Rajasthan seeks a win to improve their standing, while Bangalore aims to solidify their top-three position.
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Punjab Kings (April 26): Both teams will strive for a win to stay in the playoff race.
The IPL 2025 season is proving to be highly exciting. The points table is fluctuating with each match, and teams are battling fiercely for a playoff spot. It will be interesting to see which team emerges on top in the upcoming matches.
