Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:43am on 28 May 2025,Wednesday Sports
The IPL 2025 playoffs commence on May 29 with Qualifier 1 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) secured third and fourth positions, respectively, and will face off in the Eliminator. The winner of Qualifier 1 advances directly to the final, while the loser gets another chance in Qualifier 2 against the Eliminator's victor. Match timings are set for 7:30 PM IST. Venues include New Chandigarh for Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, Ahmedabad for Qualifier 2, and the final match of this season on June 3. This playoff structure maintains the traditional format, offering top teams a second opportunity to reach the final.
