The IPL 2025 playoff race is entering a thrilling phase, with no team having officially qualified for the top four, and none eliminated just yet.
Amid this intense mid-season competition, Mumbai Indians have managed to turn their campaign around and emerge as serious contenders. Their recent winning streak has not only lifted their own playoff hopes but also increased the pressure on other teams vying for the knockout stage.
MI putting pressure on RCB, PBKS, & LSG
Mumbai Indians had a shaky start to their season. They lost their opening two matches before registering their first win. However, the joy was short-lived as they went on to lose the next two games as well.
Just when things looked bleak, the team bounced back in style, stringing together four consecutive wins. This resurgence has taken them to 10 points and the fourth spot on the points table, keeping their playoff hopes very much alive.
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This comeback is proving to be a cause of concern for teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants.
RCB currently holds 12 points, while both Punjab and Lucknow are tied with Mumbai at 10 points each. With Mumbai steadily gaining momentum, at least two of these three teams risk being pushed out of playoff contention if they slip up in their remaining matches.
Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have five league matches still to play. They will next face Lucknow Super Giants on April 27, followed by matches against Rajasthan Royals (May 1), Gujarat Titans (May 6), Punjab Kings (May 11), and Delhi Capitals (May 15). Every one of these games is crucial, not just for Mumbai’s playoff ambitions but for reshaping the entire points table.
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