IPL 2025 points table : Mumbai Indians lost four out of five matches in the beginning of IPL-2025, but now they have a chance to become number 1 in the points table. In the last three matches in the IPL, the defeat of Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings have opened the way for Mumbai to become number 1. The match between Mumbai and Punjab is to be played at Jaipur Stadium on 26 May. If Mumbai is to live in the top 2, he will have to win this match. After this, Mumbai will have to depend on the results of the remaining three teams.
Mumbai team has a chance to become number 1 in points table in this way
If Mumbai Indians have to top the points table of IPL 2025, then they will have to win their last match of the first league phase. Mumbai has played a total of 13 matches so far, including five wins and five defeats. They ranks fourth in the points table with 16 points. If Mumbai succeeds in defeating Punjab Kings, then it will get 18 points and will be behind in the second place Punjab Mumbai with 17 points.
After this, Mumbai Indians will have to pray for the defeat of Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore. If GT and RCB lose their last match, Mumbai can become number 1.
If these two teams lose, then Mumbai and Gujarat will get 18-18 points and Mumbai will come to the first place due to better run rates.
What will happen if Gujarat wins its last match?
Today, Gujarat Titans will face Chennai Super Kings. Even if Gujarat wins this match, Mumbai will still have a chance to confirm the place in the top-2. For this, Mumbai will have to pray that Bengaluru will win his last match and lose. If Bengaluru loses its last match, it will get 17 points and Mumbai will reach the top 2 with 18 points.
