Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) brought to their life in IPL 2025 playoff wishes with a crucial victory over Rajasthan Royals, moving to 12 points with five matches remain. RCB positive net Run rate gives RCB an edge in qualification storyline. To fixed a top-two finish, RCB must win at least three of their remaining matches, including main matches against playoff competitors Lucknow Super Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. With momentum on their side and home ground match ahead, dream of Royal Challenger Bengaluru dream of a top-two finish – remain alive.
1. RCB moves 12 points: Sure Ground for IPL playoffs force.
With out of nine matches, RCB is now third place in the IPL point table, level on points with Delhi Capitals but sweeping in net run rate.
2. First home victory could glimmer strong complete.
Long-awaited win at the Chinnaswamy Stadium finishes a home losing streak and improves confidence before the three main remaining home matches in Bengaluru.
3. Net Run rate lead of RCB keeps top two dream alive
A current net run rate of +0.482 gives RCB a pivotal edge in tiebreaker show, maintaining this figure could be deciding in clinching a top-two play off mark.
4. Three wins from final 5 matches = Top two chance
For achieving in the top two (entry in final) Royal Challengers Bengaluru needs to victory in at least three matches of their final five matches.
5. Hitting direct rivals is now unchangeable.
Wins against DC (27th April 2025) and Lucknow Super Giants (9th May 2025) will not only fetch points but also damage direct contestants – a double improvement in the playoff race.
6. Form of Virat Kohli is a Game-changer
Hopes of RCB articulation on consistent form of Virat Kohli at the top. Kohli’s match-winning tap versus Rajasthan Royals sets the tone for the tournament finish of the league stage.
7. Ideal away record sets strong foundation.
All six victories of RCB have come away from the home ground. This is a primary reason they remain firmly in the playoff mix in spirit of early setbacks.
8. 16 points required for playoff qualification – But top two teams requires more points
9. Remaining matches of RCB needs a strong finish
10. Big chance of Royal Challengers Bengaluru = Momentum + Matchups.
