Who Will Win IPL 2025? Predictions . Indeed, the Indian Premier League 2025 has turned out to be another mesmerizing season in the history of franchises bustling with cricket. The tournament starts on March 22 and the final will be played on May 25, featuring 10 teams, with each team playing 14 league matches.
The top four teams then qualify for the playoffs, with the final match scheduled at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Last year, Kolkata Knight Riders won their title thrice by beating Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 2024 semi-finalists included KKR, SRH, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This year, however, the competition has taken a different shape; new leaders and breakout performers have changed the dynamics.
Semi-Finalist Predictions: Four Teams to Watch
According to present form, match results, and team consistency, here are the four probable semi-finalists for IPL 2025:
1. Gujarat Titans (GT)
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)/Punjab Kings (PBKS)
3. Mumbai Indians (MI)
4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
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Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans are in the 2nd position in the standings with 14 points from 10 matches, 7 wins, and 3 losses. A net run rate of 0.867 reflects the quality of their bat and ball gameplay. Under the sharp leadership of Shubman Gill, GT has looked composed, confident, and clinical. One of their key strengths has been their top-order batting, especially Sai Sudharsan, who has been sensational with the bat and leading the Orange Cap race. In the bowling department, Prasidh Krishna is the purple cap holder so far. GT is looking quite confident this time around.
Delhi Capitals (DC)/Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Delhi Capitals have been consistent and tactical, standing second on the list with 12 points from 10 matches, with the same win-loss record as GT but slightly behind with a net run rate of +0.362. This is the complete all-around picture under Axar Patel for DC. Their top order has also had some flashes of brilliance with KL Rahul, but their bowlers have made the biggest impact, as Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliance with the ball and Mitchell Starc’s redemption.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are on a winning streak. They have won 6 out of 10 matches, with one no-result match. They stand in 3rd position in the points table with 13 points, just behind RCB with a run rate of 0.199. Shreyas Iyer is leading from the front. Their openers, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, are in red-hot form. Yuzi Chahal taking wickets has been a great advantage for them.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Five-time winners began IPL 2025 on a shaky footing but restored order very shortly thereafter. Currently placed on top, MI has 14 points from 11 matches, winning 7 and losing 4 with a net run rate of +1.274 and a winning streak of 6. Much of the impetus for the strong comeback can be attributed to Rohit Sharma having returned to form, along with the striking powers of Suryakumar Yadav. With Hardik Pandya leading both with the ball (12 wickets) and captaincy, MI’s depth on both fronts makes them a serious threat in the playoffs. Their experience of high-pressure matches is a big plus moving into the business end of the league.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB are in the third spot with 14 points from 10 matches, having secured 7 wins and 3 losses. Their +0.521 net run rate tells how there could be even tighter matches around them. In their last few matches, the pace attack has done the maximum damage, especially thanks to Josh Hazlewood. The team has been under the middle order, putting stability under Rajat Patidar while making it appear a lot more mature and balanced than the previous years. Here, Kohli, who is in red-hot form, will try to push the jinx further under RCB.
Winner Prediction of IPL 2025
Among the top contenders, the Gujarat Titans stand out as the most complete and consistent team this season. There are several reasons why they are favorites to lift the IPL trophy in 2025.
First and foremost, their batting has been spearheaded by Sai Sudharsan, a surprise package of the tournament. His aggregate not only leads the Orange Cap charts but also indicates his ability to score under pressure and adapt to different match situations. Jos Buttler, the old-school soldier, has runs to add to powerful top and middle-order strength.
Mumbai and Bengaluru are also in good and consistent form. They can surprise Gujarat and other opponents in knockout.
