IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios - Remaining matches and maximum points needed for each team

<p data-start="98" data-end="481" class="">Over five weeks of action have been witnessed in the 18th edition of the<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> IPL</strong></a> in 2025, as of April 27. All teams have completed at least eight matches and will have completed their nine games by the 28th of April. With a minimum of five matches left to be played for each side, the scenarios for the playoffs are heating up, with many teams having their say on qualification.</p>
<p data-start="483" data-end="858" class="">Only a few teams have a nearly impossible case to qualify for the playoffs. A couple of teams are just a step closer to qualifying for the playoffs. Most of the teams are yet to find a smooth path towards their qualification, which leads to excitement towards the rest of the tournament. At this point, there are at least eight teams in contention to make it to the playoffs.</p>
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<h3 data-start="860" data-end="942"><strong data-start="860" data-end="942">Maximum points a team can achieve and their remaining fixtures in IPL 2025:</strong></h3>
<h3 data-start="944" data-end="967"><strong data-start="944" data-end="967">Chennai Super Kings</strong></h3>
<figure class="image align-center" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1745174227620_CSK.jpeg" alt="CSK" width="960" height="600" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>CSK. (Photo source: IPL)</figcaption>
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<p data-start="969" data-end="1300" class=""><strong>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</strong> are currently in the last position in the points table. In their nine matches, the five-time champions have four points, two wins, and seven losses, with a negative net run rate of -1.302. In their remaining five matches, considering CSK wins all five, the maximum number of points they could claim would be 14.<span data-teams="true"></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">CSK's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
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<td>Punjab Kings</td>
<td>MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</td>
<td>April 30, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</td>
<td>May 3, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td>Eden Gardens, Kolkata</td>
<td>May 7, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td>MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</td>
<td>May 12, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
<td>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</td>
<td>May 18, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<h3><span data-teams="true">Rajasthan Royals</span></h3>
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<figcaption>Rajasthan-Royals. (Photo source: IPL)</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</strong> are in the ninth position in the points table, just above CSK. In their nine matches, the inaugural champions have four points, two wins, and seven losses, with a negative net run rate of -0.625. RR has five matches left in the season. Assuming they win all of them, RR can claim a maximum of 14 points in the season.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">RR's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
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<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
<td>Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur</td>
<td>April 28, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur</td>
<td>May 1, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td>Eden Gardens, Kolkata</td>
<td>May 4, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td>MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</td>
<td>May 12, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Punjab Kings</td>
<td>Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur</td>
<td>May 16, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3><span data-teams="true">Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;</span></h3>
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<figcaption>SRH team celebration (Source: NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</strong> are in the eighth position following their win over CSK in Chennai in their previous game. In nine matches, SRH have six points, three wins, and six losses, with a negative net run rate of -1.103. In their remaining five matches, considering SRH wins all of them, the 2016 champions can claim a maximum of 16 points.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">SRH's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
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<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
<td>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</td>
<td>May 2, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</td>
<td>May 5, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</td>
<td>May 10, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</td>
<td>May 13, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td>Ekana Stadium, Lucknow</td>
<td>May 18, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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<h3><span data-teams="true">Kolkata Knight Riders</span></h3>
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<figcaption>KKR Team Image (Source: R. SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</strong> faced Punjab Kings in their previous encounter, which had no result due to rain interruption. In their nine matches, the defending champions have seven points, three wins, and five losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.212. Considering KKR wins all of their remaining five matches, their maximum points can be 17.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">KKR's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
</tr>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</td>
<td>April 29, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td>Eden Gardens, Kolkata</td>
<td>May 4, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td>Eden Gardens, Kolkata</td>
<td>May 7, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</td>
<td>May 10, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</td>
<td>May 17, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3><span data-teams="true">Lucknow Super Giants</span></h3>
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<figcaption>LSG Team Image (Source: NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</strong>&nbsp;are in the sixth position in the points table as of April 27. In their nine matches, LSG have 10 points, five wins, and four losses, with a negative net run rate of -0.054. Considering they win all of their remaining five matches, the maximum number of points LSG can claim would be 20.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">LSG's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
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<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</td>
<td>April 27, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Punjab Kings</td>
<td>HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala</td>
<td>May 4, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>Ekana Stadium, Lucknow</td>
<td>May 9, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
<td>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</td>
<td>May 14, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td>Ekana Stadium, Lucknow</td>
<td>May 18, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3><span data-teams="true">Mumbai Indians</span></h3>
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<figcaption>Mumbai Indians. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Mumbai Indians (MI)</strong> have been on a winning streak of four wins. In their nine matches so far, the five-time champions have 10 points, five wins, and four losses, with a good net run rate of +0.673. Considering the Mumbai-based franchise wins all of their remaining five matches, MI can claim a maximum of 20 points.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">MI's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
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<td>Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</td>
<td>April 27, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td>Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur</td>
<td>May 1, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
<td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</td>
<td>May 6, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Punjab Kings</td>
<td>HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala</td>
<td>May 11, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</td>
<td>May 15, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3><span data-teams="true">Punjab Kings</span></h3>
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<figcaption>Punjab Kings Celebration (Source: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</strong> were against Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous match, which did not have a result due to the rain interruption. In their nine matches, PBKS have 11 points, five wins, and three losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.177. Assuming PBKS win all of their remaining matches, they can claim a maximum of 21 points.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">PBKS's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
</tr>
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<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td>MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</td>
<td>April 30, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td>HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala</td>
<td>May 4, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala</td>
<td>May 8, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala</td>
<td>May 11, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td>Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur</td>
<td>May 16, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3><span data-teams="true">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</span></h3>
<figure class="image align-center" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1742661912538_RCB-Team.jpeg" alt="RCB Team Celebration" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>RCB Team Celebration (Source: IPL/X)</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</strong> won their first home game in their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals. In their nine matches, the three-time runners-up have 12 points, six wins, and three losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.482. Assuming they win all of their remaining five matches, RCB can end up with a maximum of 22 points.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">RCB's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</td>
<td>April 27, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td>M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</td>
<td>May 3, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td>Ekana Stadium, Lucknow</td>
<td>May 9, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td>M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</td>
<td>May 13, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td>M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</td>
<td>May 17, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3><span data-teams="true">Delhi Capitals</span></h3>
<figure class="image align-center" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1743927260711_Delhi-Capitals.jpeg" alt="Delhi Capitals." width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Delhi Capitals. (Photo Source - Twitter/x)</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Delhi Capitals (DC)</strong> have been one of the most dominant teams in IPL 2025. In their eight matches, the 2020 finalists have 12 points, six wins, and two losses, with a positive net run rate of +0.657. Considering they win their remaining six matches, DC can achieve a maximum of 24 points.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">DC's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
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<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</td>
<td>April 27, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td>Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</td>
<td>April 29, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</td>
<td>May 5, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Punjab Kings</td>
<td>HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala</td>
<td>May 8, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
<td>Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</td>
<td>May 11, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</td>
<td>May 15, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3><span data-teams="true">Gujarat Titans</span></h3>
<figure class="image align-center" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1713980721545_mp5.jpeg" alt="Gujarat Titans" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Gujarat Titans ( Photo source : IPL )</figcaption>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Gujarat&nbsp;</strong><span data-teams="true"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Titans (GT)</strong> are the table toppers and one of the favourites to win the title. In their eight matches, the 2022 champions have 12 points, six wins, and two losses, with a positive net run rate of +1.104. Assuming they win their remaining six matches, GT can achieve a maximum of 24 points.</span></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-teams="true">GT's remaining fixtures -</span></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date and Time</strong></td>
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<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td>Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur</td>
<td>April 28, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
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<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</td>
<td>May 2, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</td>
<td>May 6, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</td>
<td>May 11, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</td>
<td>May 14, 7:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</td>
<td>May 18, 3:30 PM (IST)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>

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Opponent	Venue	Date and Time
Mumbai Indians	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	April 27, 3:30 PM (IST)
Punjab Kings	HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala	May 4, 7:30 PM (IST)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Ekana Stadium, Lucknow	May 9, 3:30 PM (IST)
Gujarat Titans	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad	May 14, 7:30 PM (IST)
Sunrisers Hyderabad	Ekana Stadium, Lucknow	May 18, 7:30 PM (IST)