Rajasthan Royals (RR), the inaugural champions of the IPL, are now staring down the barrel after suffering a nail-biting 2-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur. With just 4 points from 8 games, the road to the IPL 2025 playoffs seems nearly impossible—yet not entirely closed.
How It All Went Down in Jaipur
Chasing a modest 181, Rajasthan Royals fell agonizingly short, finishing at 178/5. Despite a solid start and a composed innings from captain Sanju Samson, RR failed to shift gears when it mattered most. RR’s top order did their job early on, but the middle order just couldn’t capitalize. LSG’s bowlers, especially in the death overs, were spot-on. The Royals let the game slip right through their fingers in the final three overs.
RR’s Performance So Far in IPL 2025
With six losses and only two wins, Rajasthan Royals are 8th on the table. This record is a shadow of the start they’d hoped for. The team has struggled to stitch back-to-back performances. When the batting clicks, the bowling collapses, and vice versa. Stars like Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag haven’t delivered consistently.
RR stands at 8th position with 4 points with a poor NRR of -0.633. That’s a serious concern, especially in a tight playoff race. Historically, 16 points is the “safe zone” for playoffs. RR can reach there only if they win all six remaining games. With four teams already sitting at 10 points and games in hand, RR will need a miracle—wins and favorable external results.
Remaining Matches Of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025
RR vs RCB (April 24, Bengaluru)
RR vs GT (April 28, Jaipur)
RR vs MI (May 1, Jaipur)
RR vs KKR (May 4, Kolkata)
RR vs CSK (May 12, Chennai)
RR vs PBKS (May 16, Jaipur)
Three games at home and three away. Historically, Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been a fortress—RR will need to reclaim that mojo. No more margin for error. A single loss from here would officially end their campaign.
Is There Still Hope?
RR wins 6/6. Then hope that no more than three teams reach 16+ points. Gujarat Titans, LSG, and Delhi Capitals need to drop a few games for RR’s equation to balance out. Even if tied on points, RR’s poor NRR might cost them a spot. Big-margin wins are a must.
Rajasthan Royals are in a do-or-die zone. Their IPL 2025 journey is at the edge of the cliff, but it’s not over until it’s truly over. Wining six matches then the playoff dream lives on. Whatever happens, the Men in Pink need to give their fans something to cheer for.
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