Rajasthan Royals' hopes of qualifying for the IPL 2025 playoffs are all but over after a crushing 100-run defeat to Mumbai Indians. With just three wins from 11 matches, RR can now only reach a maximum of 12 points—insufficient for playoff qualification in the 10-team format. Their poor Net Run Rate and inconsistent performances, especially from the middle order, have further hurt their chances. Captain Riyan Parag acknowledged the team’s repeated mistakes. While technically still in the race, RR now depend entirely on improbable results from other teams, making their qualification hopes nearly impossible. Pride is all they can play for.
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After their 8th loss, Rajasthan Royals can now only reach a maximum of 12 points, which statistically eliminates them from playoff contention under all realistic qualification scenarios.
With only three games remaining (KKR, CSK, PBKS), RR must win all to finish with 12 points — not enough unless a miracle wipes out multiple teams' campaigns above them.
In IPL’s 10-team era, no side has qualified for playoffs with fewer than 14 points since 2022 — highlighting just how steep the climb is from here.
Rajasthan’s fragile middle-order was brutally exposed again, with only Jofra Archer crossing 20 runs — underlining a key reason behind their dramatic downfall this season.
Even if RR beat KKR, CSK, and PBKS, they must hope at least four other teams do not surpass 14 points, making their playoff route dependent on multiple upsets.
Skipper Riyan Parag summed up the season’s woes, admitting tactical missteps, inconsistent middle-order contributions, and failure to convert starts cost RR dearly.
Despite bright spots like wins against CSK and PBKS, RR’s inability to string together consistent results — including narrow losses to DC and LSG — derailed their campaign.
Though playoffs seem out of reach, RR can still spoil playoff dreams for other contenders and finish with pride by upsetting KKR, CSK, and PBKS in their remaining games.
From being 2022 finalists to 2025 playoff outsiders, Rajasthan Royals’ campaign is a masterclass in how early-season errors, NRR damage, and poor form snowball into elimination.
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