Updated On: 28 May, 2025 08:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As the dust settled on Tuesday, the top four teams, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians, secured their spots in what promises to be a riveting IPL 2025 playoff showdown

For the first time in IPL history, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings finished at the bottom of the points table (Pic: AFP)
After several weeks of electrifying contests and unpredictable turns, the league stage of IPL 2025 culminated in dramatic fashion. The final standings were only confirmed on the concluding day of the group phase, underscoring the razor-thin margins and competitive intensity that defined this year’s edition. As the dust settled on Tuesday, the top four teams, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians, secured their spots in what promises to be a riveting playoff showdown.
Orange Cap: Sai Sudharsan tops the charts
Gujarat Titans’ young sensation, Sai Sudharsan, emerged as the frontrunner in the Orange Cap race, amassing 679 runs in 14 innings. His consistency at the crease and ability to find gaps earned him the most boundaries this season, an impressive 78 fours. Close on his heels is his skipper, Shubman Gill, who accumulated 649 runs, followed by Mumbai Indians’ powerhouse Suryakumar Yadav with 640. Australia`s Mitchell Marsh, a pillar of strength for his franchise, stands fourth with 627 runs.