IPL 2025 Points Table Update: Standings After MI vs KKR

Following a captivating match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday, significant shifts have occurred in the IPL 2025 points table. MI’s victory, spearheaded by a stellar debut performance from Ashwani Kumar and a quickfire innings from Ryan Rickleton, has impacted the standings, while KKR finds themselves at the bottom.

Key Highlights of the MI vs KKR Match

• Ashwani Kumar’s Debut: The young Indian pacer, Ashwani Kumar, became the first Indian to claim four wickets on his IPL debut, finishing with figures of 4/24. This exceptional performance significantly impacted KKR’s batting lineup.
• MI's Bowling Dominance: A collective bowling effort from Deepak Chahar (2/19), Trent Boult (1/23), and Hardik Pandya (1/10) helped restrict KKR to a modest total.
• Ryan Rickleton’s Innings: Rickleton’s unbeaten 62* provided the backbone for MI’s successful chase, ensuring a convincing victory.
• KKR's Struggles: Varun Chakravarthy's efforts proved insufficient to stem the MI onslaught.

IPL 2025 Points Table

Here's the updated points table as of March 31, 2025:

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 2 Matches Played, 2 Won, NRR: 2.26, Points: 4
2. Delhi Capitals - 2 Matches Played, 2 Won, NRR: 1.32, Points: 4
3. Lucknow Super Giants - 2 Matches Played, 1 Won, 0 Lost, NRR: 0.96, Points: 2
4. Gujarat Titans - 2 Matches Played, 1 Won, 0 Lost, NRR: 0.62, Points: 2
5. Punjab Kings - 1 Matches Played, 1 Won, 0 Lost, NRR: 0.55, Points: 1
6. Mumbai Indians - 3 Matches Played, 1 Won, 2 Lost, NRR: 0.30, Points: 1
7. Chennai Super Kings - 3 Matches Played, 1 Won, 2 Lost, NRR: -0.77, Points: 1
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad - 3 Matches Played, 1 Won, 2 Lost, NRR: -0.87, Points: 1
9. Rajasthan Royals - 3 Matches Played, 1 Won, 2 Lost, NRR: -1.11, Points: 1
10. Kolkata Knight Riders - 3 Matches Played, 0 Won, 3 Lost, NRR: -1.42, Points: 0

Playoff Race Implications

MI’s victory brings them closer to the playoff contention, while KKR faces an uphill battle to recover and secure a spot. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals currently lead the table, establishing themselves as early favorites.

Upcoming Fixture

Tomorrow’s match will see Lucknow Super Giants face off against Punjab Kings. LSG, led by Shreyes Iyer, will be aiming to continue their winning momentum, while PBKS will be looking for their second victory of the season.