The Indian Premier League 2025 saw a major shift in the latest standing following two crucial matches on April 13. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) presented a commanding performance against Rajasthan Royals (RR), whereas Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) in an exciting faceoff, reshaping the dynamics of the points table.
In Jaipur, RCB showcased their strength by following down RR’s total score of 173 with noteworthy ease. Phil Salt’s stellar 65 runs off 33 balls set the stage, along with Virat Kohli’s steady 62 and Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 40 runs. This nine wicket victory was achieved when there were 15 balls to spare. This match marked RCB’s fourth win in six matches, raising them to the third slot with 8 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.672.
Tight at the top! 🔝#GT edge ahead, but 3⃣ others are right on their heels with 8 points each!#TATAIPL 2025 points table is spicing up 🌶️ pic.twitter.com/mRNobsicxF
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 13, 2025
On the other hand, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, MI managed to battle a total of 205 against a strong DC lineup. Despite Karun Nair’s fierce 80 runs out of 40 balls, DC stumbled in the final overs by losing three wickets in run-outs. This 12-run victory was MI’s second of the season, climbing them to the seventh slot with 4 points and an NRR of +0.104. DC experienced their first defeat and is now in second place with 8 points accumulated from 5 matches and an NRR of +0.899.
Current Top 5 team after Match 29
As of Match 29 in the IPL 2025 season, the Gujarat Titans are leading the points table with a total of 8 points from 6 matches and a stunning net run rate (NRR) of +1.081. Delhi Capitals are close behind with 8 points from 5 games and with an NRR of +0.8999. Royal Challengers has gone up the ladder to the third rank with 8 points from 6 matches and an impressive NRR of +0.672, thanks to their latest triumph. Lucknow Super Giants is on the fourth spot and also has 8 points in total earned from 6 matches, though NRR is at +0.162. On the fifth rank is Kolkata Knight Riders has achieved 6 points from 6 matches and with an NRR of +0.803.
As the tournament advances, the competition escalates as multiple teams are aiming for the top four ranking.