After 14 matches and the Bengaluru leg of the ongoing WPL 2025, Delhi Capitals Women are the only team to have officially qualified for the playoffs. With six matches remaining in the round-robin stage, four teams are vying for the two remaining playoff spots. Let’s examine the current team standings and the possible qualification scenarios.
Points Table (after Match 14)
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women (Q) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0.482 |
| Mumbai Indians Women | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0.166 |
| UP Warriorz Women | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.124 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -0.244 |
| Gujarat Giants Women | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.450 |
Delhi Capitals
Remaining Fixture: vs Gujarat Giants, Lucknow, March 7
Delhi Capitals secured their playoff berth with dominant wins over Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With 10 points from seven matches, they aim to finish top of the table for a direct final spot. To guarantee this, they need to win their last game against Gujarat Giants and hope Mumbai Indians drop at least one game. Even with a loss in their final game, they can still reach the final with 10 points, provided Mumbai Indians and either GG or UPW lose at least one game or remain below their NRR.
Mumbai Indians
Remaining Fixtures:
- vs UP Warriorz, Lucknow, March 6
- vs Gujarat Giants, Mumbai, March 10
- vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai, March 11
The reigning champions, Mumbai Indians, are well-positioned for a playoff spot with three games remaining. Two wins will secure a top-three finish. Winning all remaining games maximizes their chances for a direct final qualification, especially if they surpass Delhi Capitals’ NRR. Even with eight points, they can qualify if they maintain a better NRR than RCB and at least one of GG or UPW. Playing their last two games at home in Mumbai gives them an advantage, knowing the exact qualification scenarios as the league stage concludes.
UP Warriorz
Remaining Fixtures:
- vs Gujarat Giants, Lucknow, March 3
- vs Mumbai Indians, Lucknow, March 6
- vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Lucknow, March 8
UP Warriorz, currently third, have the same points as RCB and Gujarat Giants. Their upcoming matches in Lucknow, starting with Gujarat Giants, are crucial. Losing further games could jeopardize their chances. Winning all three remaining games guarantees a playoff spot. Winning two, especially against GG and RCB, could also suffice if Gujarat Giants lose another game against DC or MI. If UPW defeats GG but loses to MI & RCB, and GG wins against either DC or MI while RCB loses to MI, a three-way tie at 6 points is possible, making NRR the deciding factor for the final playoff spot.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Remaining Fixtures:
- vs UP Warriorz, Lucknow, March 8
- vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai, March 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced a setback in their title defense with a four-match winless streak at home. After starting with two wins, they dropped to fourth place. However, they are still mathematically in contention for the playoffs.
To qualify, RCB needs to win both remaining games to reach 8 points. This might not guarantee a top-three spot due to potential ties and NRR considerations, where they currently rank poorly. Winning only one of their last two games makes qualification extremely difficult. If two of UPW, MI, or GG exceed 8 points, RCB will be eliminated.
Gujarat Giants
Remaining Fixtures:
- vs UP Warriorz, Lucknow, March 3
- vs Delhi Capitals, Lucknow, March 7
- vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai, March 10
Gujarat Giants are currently at the bottom of the table with four points and a weak NRR. Qualification is challenging but possible as they have the same points as RCB and UPW. Winning all three remaining games secures a playoff spot. Winning two, particularly against UPW and MI, while hoping UP Warriorz lose another game could also suffice. Even a significant win against MI or DC, combined with a loss to UPW and a specific scenario where RCB beats Warriorz but loses to MI while UPW also loses to MI, could create a three-way tie at 6 points with RCB and UPW. In such a case, NRR will determine who advances.
