The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw the Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure their spot in the playoffs with a victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma led RCB to a successful chase of 228 runs, with contributions from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. RCB finished second on the table, tied on points with Punjab Kings, and will face them in Qualifier 1 on May 29 in Chandigarh. Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will compete in the Eliminator on May 30 at the same venue. The loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator will battle it out in Qualifier 2 on June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The final match of the IPL 2025 playoffs will also take place at the same venue on June 3. The schedule for the playoffs is set, with high-stakes matches leading up to the ultimate showdown to determine the champion of the season.
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