- May 18, 2025
Alright, let’s be honest—if you’ve been monitoring IPL 2025, you already know that the Gujarat Titans (GT) are not here to play. After a good showing in the league stage up to this point, GT fans have every right to dream big, as they should. With 16 points from 11 matches, GT are atop the table—tied with RCB in points but ahead on net run rate. But as we know, nothing is ever a lock in the strange and wonderful world of IPL until the last over. With three matches remaining, let’s evaluate GT’s voyage thus far, their playoff likelihood, and what could go wrong—or beautifully right.
The Titans’ Rise: Consistency Is Their Superpower
What has stood out most for you at GT this season? Consistency. Unlike teams who have a peak late or one start strong and fade away, GT has kept the same steady rhythm. Whether it’s Shubman Gill getting them off to a flyer at the top or them choking the opposition’s batsman at the death, they have been able to click more times than not.
Adaptability has been a crucial reason behind their success. Whether the game has been at home or away, whether disaster has struck with an array of injuries, spin-friendly or pace-friendly, GT has managed to adapt its game plan. To further fortify their statements, even their bench depth has stepped up into the limelight when called upon. They smartly ended up with 16 points from 11 matches, not as a statistic, but as a statement that the team knows how to get the job done when it counts in close matches.
Three Games, Countless Scenarios
Now this is where the action is! GT’s next fixture is against the Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 18, which could be the turning point of their season. If GT wins in Delhi, they are assured a place in the playoffs, but to finish in the top two with the golden back-up of an extra qualifier, they will need to finish with 18 points, or better yet, 20 points.
Following their clash with Delhi, they will next take on Lucknow Super Giants on May 22 and Chennai Super Kings on May 25, both games in Ahmedabad. Even if Gujarat loses one of the three, if they manage to win two of the three, they could potentially place themselves in a top-two position. If RCB or PBKS manage to hit 20 or 21 points, GT could find themselves in third or fourth place, depending on Net Run Rate. That’s where the trouble could start.
Winning is no longer the primary concern; it’s how much they win by. A couple of clinical wins could well improve their NRR and relieve pressure for their last game. But dropping even two games could see GT out of the playoffs altogether, and the likes of MI, DC, PBKS, and RCB are all dangerously close to the 16-point marker.
What Could Make or Break It: NRR, Nerves & Big Match Moments
Here’s something people who regularly follow the IPL will probably tell you- this is the stage where Net Run Rate becomes more important than the fans would like to believe. GT’s NRR advantage right now could come in handy for them, as long as they are not beaten badly.
But more importantly, this is the stage of the tournament where experience and temperament kick in. The playoffs are about power, but also keeping your head when the game is in the balance. GT has shown some maturity to this point in the season, although we will see their make-up in these last three matches. Safe or all-in to secure a top-two finish? It is poised to be an exciting finish to the season, and the GT fans should strap themselves in for a thrilling ride.
So, GT fans, are you ready for the finale? Or have you already bitten your nails? Let me know!
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