The 2025 Playoffs will kick off with Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing each other in Qualifier 1 on Thursday. Here’s the breakdown:
1. Top Two Teams Face Off First
Qualifier 1: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Date: Thursday
PBKS is making its first Playoffs appearance since 2014.
2. Eliminator: Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians
Winner faces loser of Qualifier 1
Date: Friday
MI has five IPL titles, making it the joint-most successful team.
3. Most IPL Playoff Appearances
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
26 Playoff appearances in 16 years
17 wins – most by any team
4. Best Win-Loss Ratio in IPL Playoffs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Deccan Chargers (DC):
KKR: 10 wins from 15 matches
DC: 2 wins from 3 matches
Both with a win-loss ratio of 2.000
5. Most IPL Playoff Losses
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
10 losses in 15 matches
One more than CSK and Delhi Capitals (DC)