The race for the IPL 2025 playoffs is set to be highly competitive, with teams boasting strong squads, recent form, and balanced batting & bowling units. Based on these factors, here are the top four teams likely to qualify for the playoffs.
IPL 2025 Top 4 Teams Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB has assembled a well-rounded squad featuring explosive batters and a lethal pace attack. Power hitters like Philip Salt, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, and Romario Shepherd add firepower, while the pace trio of Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yash Dayal strengthens the bowling. With decent spin options and a strong home advantage at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Backed by a passionate Chinnaswamy Stadium crowd, RCB remains a top contender for the playoffs and beyond as they chase their maiden IPL title.
RCB New Captain: Rajat Patidar will lead the team for the first time.
RCB Strongest Playing 11: 1. Philp Salt✈️ 2. Virat Kohli 3. Rajat Paditar (C) 4. Liam Livingstone✈️ 5. Jitesh Sharma (Wk) 6. Tim David✈️ 7. Krunal Pandya 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar 9. Yash Dayal 10. Rasikh Salam 11. Josh Hazlewood✈️
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma/ D Paddikal Full squad
Sunrisers Hyderadbad (SRH)
SRH, the IPL 2024 runner-up, is determined to continue their dominance in IPL 2025. They boast one of the most balanced squads, featuring an explosive top order with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kissan, capable of crossing the 300-run mark on high-scoring pitches.
Their lethal bowling attack is led by Mohammed Shami, Pat Cummins, and Harshal Patel, providing strength across all phases of the game. Leg-spinners Rahul Chahar and Adam Zampa add a crucial edge in middle overs.
With a perfect blend of experienced overseas stars and promising young talents, SRH remains a top contender for the playoffs and beyond in IPL 2025.
SRH Strongest Playing 11: 1. Travis Head✈️ 2. Abhishek Sharma 3. Ishan Kishan(Wk) 4. Heinrich Klaasen✈️ 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy 6. Abhinav Manohar 7. Pat Cummins (C)✈️ 8. Harshal Patel 9. Mohammed Shami 10. Rahul Chahar 11. Adam Zampa✈️
Impact Player: Brydon Carse Full Squad
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Five-time champions MI always remain a strong contender. Their world-class bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, makes them formidable, but Bumrah’s fitness remains a concern. Their batting core, featuring Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma, provides stability, while Hardik Pandya’s all-round ability could be a game-changer.
MI Strongest Playing 11: 1. Rohit Sharma 2. Ryan Rickelton✈️(Wk) 3. Suryakumar Yadav 4. Tilak Varma 5. Hardik Pandya (C) 6. Naman Dhir 7. Mitchell Santner✈️ 8. Deepak Chahar 9. Jasprit Bumrah 10. Trent Boult✈️ 11. Mujeeb Ur Rahaman✈️
Impact Player: Robin Minz Full Squad
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals have built a strong squad under new captain Axar Patel. Their batting unit features KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Faf du Plessis, while the spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav could prove to be match-winners. The pace attack, led by Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, and Mukesh Kumar, also looks solid.
DC remains a top contender for the playoffs and beyond as they chase their maiden IPL title.
1. Jake Fraser-McGurk✈️ 2. KL Rahul 3. Faf du Plessis ✈️ 4. Abishek Porel (Wk) 5. Tristan Stubbs✈️ 6. Axar Patel 7. Ashutosh Sharma 8. Mitchell Starc✈️ 9. T Natarajan 10. Kuldeep Yadav 11. Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Mohit Sharma/ Sameer Rizvi Full Squad
RCB, SRH, MI, and DC/PBKS have the most balanced squads and are likely to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. While anything can happen in a long tournament, Unpredictable twists in the tournament, these teams have the potential to go all the way and lift the trophy.
