Following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) 42-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on May 23, 2025, the IPL points table saw some significant movement at the top and bottom. Here is the latest Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table after Match 65, reflecting the current standings and playoff scenario:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
| 1. | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 13 | 9 | 4 | 18 | +0.602 |
| 2. | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 17 | +0.389 |
| 3. | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 13 | 8 | 4 | 17 | +0.255 |
| 4. | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 16 | +1.292 |
| 5. | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 13 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -0.019 |
| 6. | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -0.337 |
| 7. | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 13 | 5 | 6 | 12 | +0.193 |
| 8. | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -0.737 |
| 9. | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.549 |
| 10. | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 13 | 3 | 10 | 6 | -1.030 |
Note: Some sources list SRH as having 4 wins, but their latest win takes them to 5. The exact NRRs are not provided in the search results but are noted to have shifted, especially for RCB after the loss.
Key Points after RCB vs SRH
- RCB dropped from second to third place with 17 points after their defeat, and their net run rate (NRR) took a hit.
- Punjab Kings moved ahead of RCB on NRR, both with 17 points, but PBKS now hold second spot.
- Gujarat Titans remain at the top with 18 points from 13 matches, despite a recent loss.
- Mumbai Indians (MI) are in fourth and have already qualified for the playoffs.
- SRH’s win takes them to 11 points, but they remain in 8th place and are out of playoff contention.
Playoffs Scenerio
- The top four teams—GT, PBKS, RCB, and MI—have all secured playoff spots.
- RCB’s hopes for a top-two finish now depend on winning their final match and hoping for favorable results in other games due to their weakened NRR.
- SRH, despite their win, cannot progress to the playoffs.
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Summary
After the RCB vs SRH match, the IPL 2025 points table is led by Gujarat Titans, followed by Punjab Kings, RCB, and Mumbai Indians—all playoff qualifiers. RCB’s defeat has made their path to a top-two finish more challenging, while SRH’s win was only a consolation, leaving them in 8th place.
