DC Qualification Scenarios: Can Delhi Capitals qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs?

by · Inside Sport India

Catch the IPL 2025 playoffs qualification scenario for the Delhi Capitals (DC). A new coaching staff with new captain, Axar Patel – How strong are DC's chances?

With 13 points from 11 matches, Delhi Capitals are 5th on the points table. While their no-result against Sunrisers Hyderabad did save them from a loss after putting up just 133 runs batting first, DC now need to win at least two out of the last three matches. If DC win one, they can be eliminated. However, winning two also does not ensure them a spot in the playoffs, as they will next face Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians — all three teams are in the playoff race and ahead of them.

Delhi Capitals at IPL 2025: Road so far

Under new captain Axar Patel, DC made a remarkable start to their IPL 2025 campaign. They began with an epic 1-run win over LSG, followed by dominating performances over SRH, CSK and RCB. The Capitals’ first loss of the season came at home when a resurgent Mumbai Indians (MI) beat them with a 12-run win. Fascinatingly, a Super Over win over RR was next.

However, since their Super Over win over Rajasthan Royals, DC have lost the momentum, winning only once, losing three games.

MatchDateOpponentVenueResult
1Mar 24Lucknow Super GiantsACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, VisakhapatnamWon by 1 wkt
2Mar 30Delhi CapitalsACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, VisakhapatnamWon by 7 wkts
3Apr 05Chennai Super KingsMA Chidambaram Stadium, ChennaiWon by 25 runs
4Apr 10Royal Challengers BengaluruM Chinnaswamy Stadium, BengaluruWon by 6 wkts
5Apr 13Mumbai IndiansArun Jaitley Stadium, DelhiLost by 12 runs
6Apr 16Rajasthan RoyalsArun Jaitley Stadium, DelhiWon in Super Over
7Apr 19Gujarat TitansNarendra Modi Stadium, AhmedabadLost by 7 wkts
8Apr 22Lucknow Super GiantsEkana Cricket Stadium, LucknowWon by 8 wkts
9Apr 27Royal Challengers BengaluruArun Jaitley Stadium, DelhiLost by 6 wkts
10Apr 29Kolkata Knight RidersArun Jaitley Stadium, DelhiLost by 14 runs
11May 5Sunrisers HyderabadRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, HyderabadNO RESULT

IPL 2025 Playoffs: DC Qualification Scenarios

As of May 5, the Delhi Capitals are among the teams that have completed ten of their 14 group-stage matches. They sit 5th with 13 points with a 7-3 win-loss record. The no result in Hyderabad helped them secure a point.

Traditionally, 16 points is the benchmark for playoff qualification in the IPL. Delhi, currently on 13 points from 11 matches, will need to win at least 2 of their remaining 3 matches to automatically qualify for the playoffs.

Remaining IPL 2025 matches for the Delhi Capitals

DateMatchVenueResult
May 8Punjab Kings vs Delhi CapitalsDharamsalaTBD
May 11Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat TitansDelhiTBD
May 15Mumbai Indians vs Delhi CapitalsMumbaiTBD

DC still has four matches left, which is a huge plus. And the good news is that they face one of the current bottom-four teams: SRH.

The bigger challenges will be GT, PBKS and MI, three teams presently in the top half. Beating one or two of them is key. However, considering DC have won six of their ten games, you’d expect them to close out the campaign greatly as well They need at least two wins to have 16 points on the table, a tally that would ease the nerves.

Here’s how DC’s path to the playoffs shapes up:

Wins in Last 3 MatchesTotal WinsPointsPlayoffs Qualification
3919Guaranteed Top 4
2817Maybe Top 4
1715Out of top 4
1 or fewer≤7≤14Elimination

IPL 2025 Points Table

PosTeamsMatWonLostNRPtsNRR
1Royal Challengers Bengaluru11830160.482
2Punjab Kings11731150.376
3Mumbai Indians11740141.274
4Gujarat Titans10730140.867
5Delhi Capitals11641130.362
6Kolkata Knight Riders11551110.249
7Lucknow Super Giants1156010-0.469
8Sunrisers Hyderabad (E)103717-1.192
9Rajasthan Royals (E)123906-0.718
10Chennai Super Kings (E)112904-1.117