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IPL 2025 Points Table Updated: Lucknow Super Giants Ascend to Second Place
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a resounding five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter, significantly altering the league's points table. This win marks LSG's first points of the season and has propelled them into a higher position, while SRH has experienced a dramatic fall.
Key Highlights of the Match
- Shardul Thakur's Impact: Thakur's four-wicket haul in the first innings was instrumental in restricting SRH's scoring potential. He dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan in consecutive deliveries, disrupting SRH's momentum.
- Prince Yadav's Luck: Young pacer Prince Yadav benefited from moments of fortune, including Travis Head's unexpected bowled dismissal and a run-out caused by a deflection off Nitish Kumar Reddy’s wrist.
- Nicholas Pooran's Blitz: Nicholas Pooran’s blistering half-century (70 off 26 balls) and Mitchell Marsh’s supporting knock (52 off 31 balls) formed the backbone of LSG’s successful chase.
Updated IPL 2025 Points Table
Here's the current standings after the SRH vs LSG match:
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Net Run Rate (NRR) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 10 | –2 | – | 2.137 | 22 |
| 2 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 0.963 | 2 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 0.552 | 2 |
| 4 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 0.493 | 2 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 0.371 | 2 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | -0.308 | 2 |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | -0.128 | 2 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | -0.493 | 0 |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | -0.550 | 0 |
| 10 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | -2.200 | 0 |
Impact on Net Run Rate (NRR)
- SRH's NRR Plummets: SRH's NRR has suffered a significant blow, dropping from +2.2 to -0.128. This drastic change has resulted in a six-place fall in the standings.
- LSG's NRR Improves: LSG's victory has positively impacted their NRR, boosting their position in the table.
What's Next?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru currently lead the table, while LSG's win sets the stage for an exciting remainder of the IPL 2025 season.