The Rajasthan Royals had a decent run in the last IPL season, but they’ve really struggled in 2025. They’ve dropped a number of close matches, and their latest game against RCB was no different, losing by 11 runs after a shaky chase. This puts them in a tough spot, with seven losses out of nine games and only four points to show for it. Here’s what they need to do to still have a shot at the playoffs after that loss to RCB.
Right now, Rajasthan Royals sit in eighth place and have a net run rate of -0.625, so things need to turn around for them. They have to win every remaining match to get to 14 points, which is crucial. If they lose even one more game, they’ll be out of the running for the playoffs.
Besides winning all their games, they’ll also need some luck — specifically, they hope that four other teams don’t hit 16 points by the end of the group stage. Plus, if they tie with other teams at 14 points, they’ll have to ensure their net run rate is better than those teams.
In their last match, RR won the toss and chose to chase, hoping to break their losing streak. RCB’s Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal formed a solid partnership, helping them score over 200 runs. RR started their chase strong but faltered at the end as their finishers struggled once again. Now, with injuries and close losses piling up, Rajasthan Royals really need a miracle to make it to the playoffs.
