MI's Exit On The Cards? How GT, PBKS, DC Can Join Hands To Knock Them Out Of IPL 2025

Hardik Pandya disappointed after MI's loss [Source: AP]

Mumbai Indians' six-match winning streak was finally broken last night as Gujarat Titans pipped them by three runs in a rain-marred thrilling IPL 2025 clash at Wankhede Stadium. The game went down to the wire, with GT emerging victorious after surviving a run out scare on the last delivery. 

Their defeat against the Titans has certainly jolted MI's playoffs chances, as they seek two consecutive wins to stay alive in the race. As the playoff battle between multiple teams intensifies, let's see how MI can get eliminated from the competition. 

How Can MI Get Knocked Out Of IPL 2025?

MI have been a force to reckon with in the IPL, clinching the coveted trophy five times. They seemed to peak at the right time, securing six successive victories after initial setbacks in the tournament. 

However, their narrow loss against GT ensured they remained on 14 points, claiming the fourth position in the points table. Now, with two games left, the Hardik Pandya-led side must emerge victorious on both occasions to get a sure-shot entry into the playoffs. 

On the contrary, if MI lose both their matches and don't get results favouring them in the remaining games, they can miraculously get eliminated from the competition, as explained below. 

As shown in the above table, MI's upcoming clashes against PBKS and DC could be virtual knockout affairs, as the losing team might suffer an eventual group-stage exit. If MI lose both these games, it will take PBKS and DC to 17 and 15 points, figures higher than the Hardik Pandya-led outfit's current tally. 

On the other hand, if GT incur a defeat against DC but win versus CSK and LSG, they will finish the group-stage with 20 points, qualifying for the playoffs alongside RCB. 

Thus, in order to secure a berth in the next round, MI must win their remaining games and hope for PBKS and DC to finish with less than or equal to 18 points. Their NRR of +1.154 is certainly a huge positive for the five-time champions, but it will be of no use if they don't win their next two games. 

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