In the second encounter of IPL 2025, playoff-bound Royal Challengers Bengaluru face a deflated Chennai Super Kings, already ousted from the tournament.

Fifty matches into IPL 2025 and two teams - Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) - have been eliminated from the race to the playoffs. What do the remaining eight need to do to secure that top-four finish?

With their recent defeat to Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings have officially bowed out of the IPL 2025 playoff race. CSK became the first team this season to be eliminated, having managed just 2 wins in 10 matches and sitting at the bottom of the table with 4 points.

Punjab head coach Ricky Ponting said the side is currently trying to figure a suitable replacement which may not be easy to find

Punjab Kings are well-placed in pursuit of 191. They are 88-1 at the halfway stage of the chase. Left-handed opener Priyansh Arya is the only man out. He was caught behind for 23. His opening partner Prabhsimran Singh remains on 40. Sheryas Iyer has 23 not out.

Punjab Kings suffered another major in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after Glenn Maxwell was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a finger injury. The confirmation comes from Maxwell's compatriot Marcus Stoinis after their win over Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.