Mumbai Win Eliminates Royals, CSK From Playoffs

Mumbai Indians secured their sixth consecutive win in IPL 2025 with a dominant 100-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, moving to the top of the points table and sealing their playoff berth. This result directly eliminated Rajasthan Royals from playoff contention, while Chennai Super Kings were also knocked out due to a disappointing season characterized by strategic missteps and overreliance on aging players. The playoff race remains intense, with eight teams initially in contention, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings now vying for the remaining spots. Notable performances included half-centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma for Mumbai, and a record-setting run of scores by Suryakumar Yadav. Rohit Sharma encouraged RR’s young Vaibhav Suryavanshi after his dismissal for a duck. As the playoffs approach, teams must rely on both their own performances and other match outcomes to advance.