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The IPL is considered as one of the most competitive T20 league in the world with 10 teams playing against each other for a spot in the playoffs. Knockout stage qualification is based on team performance in the group stage, with points earned based on how matches are won. This 10-team tournament have 14 league stage matches for every team. To qualify for the playoffs, teams normally need 16–18 points (7–9 wins), but that may vary based on Net Run Rate (NRR) and the general level of competition.
In the IPL, a side plays 14 league-stage games 7 of which they play at home ground and 7 away from home. Those 4 teams who tops the list of aggregate with the greatest points go to the playoffs. Conventionally, teams need a minimum of 7 victories or 14 points to be in strong contention for qualification. But sometimes 6 wins or 12 points could also be enough according to Net Run Rate (NRR), if other sides perform poorly. 16-18 points most probably is a top-two position. 14-16 points most probably will make the playoffs. 12 points may require a good NRR for qualification.
Team positions in the IPL are determined by points (2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie/no-result, 0 points for a loss). In the case of a tie on points, the Net Run Rate (NRR) is the next tiebreaker, followed by head-to-head records and then number of wins. Top 4 teams are provided an opportunity for playoffs: Qualifier 1 (1st vs. 2nd; winner qualifies for final), Eliminator (3rd vs. 4th; loser eliminates), Qualifier 2 (Qualifier 1 loser vs. Eliminator winner) for remaining spot, and the Final between Qualifier 1 and 2 winners. Tiebreakers are determined by Net Run Rate (NRR).
2023 Season: 8 wins (16 points) would have been required to secure a top-4 position.
2022 Season: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a place with 16 points.
2019 Season: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made it with 12 points as it was a low-scoring season.
7–8 wins (14–16 points) will generally be enough in most seasons, but those with 6 wins (12 points) might make it with good NRR.
Net Run Rate (NRR) is a statistical method used to break ties between teams that have equal points on the IPL points table. It is calculated as:
NRR = (Total Runs Scored / Total Overs Faced) – (Total Runs Conceded / Total Overs Bowled)
In simpler terms, it reflects how dominantly a team has won or lost matches. A higher positive NRR gives a team an edge in case of a points tie. For instance, if two teams finish with 14 points, the one with the better NRR will advance to the playoffs.
A team actually needs at least 7 wins (14 points), but sometimes 6 wins (12 points) can also work with a favorable NRR to make it to the IPL playoffs. Additionally, the race is tight, and every match matters in the bid for a top-four spot.
1. How many points are needed to qualify in IPL?
Ans: Mostly, it depends on the NRR, but generally 16-18 points or 7-9 wins are enough for teams to qualify. In some cases, teams qualified with 14 or just 12 points.
2. What is the final of IPL 24?
Ans: Kolkata Knight riders won the IPL 2024, makes them 3 times champions of the league.
3. How many matches will each team play in IPL 2025?
Ans: 14 Matches
