Gujarat Titans (GT), despite suffering a 33-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), remain on top of the IPL 2025 points table with 18 points. However, this setback has complicated their bid for a top-two finish.

GT’s final league match is against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 25 at home. A victory in this match would take them to 20 points — a mark that would all but secure a top-two finish. But they’ll still have to keep an eye on how other contenders fare.

What Needs to Happen for GT to Seal a Top-Two Finish:

• Beat CSK to move to 20 points.
• Hope either RCB or PBKS drop points. Both currently have 17 points and need to win both remaining games to overtake GT.
• RCB play SRH and LSG – teams that may be out of contention but can still cause upsets.
• PBKS face DC and MI, with MI especially dangerous as they too are chasing playoff momentum.
• If both RCB and PBKS win their last two matches, GT could finish third, even with 20 points.

In summary: GT still have control over their fate but will need to beat CSK and rely on slip-ups from RCB or PBKS to ensure a top-two spot and the advantage of playing in Qualifier 1.