How can Mumbai Indians top the IPL 2025 Points Table? All scenarios explained

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians kept their title dreams alive and kicking with a thumping 59-run win over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, becoming the fourth and final team to secure a playoff berth in IPL 2025. Now, with 16 points and one league match remaining, the five-time champions are eyeing an improbable but possible leap to the top of the points table.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Currently, Gujarat Titans (18 points), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17), and Punjab Kings (17) occupy the top three spots. Each of them has two games left to play, while Mumbai has only one — a key disadvantage.Who's that IPL player?For MI to finish in the top two, several scenarios must unfold in their favour. * First and foremost, they must defeat Punjab Kings in their final group-stage game to reach 18 points. But a win alone won't be enough.* At least two out of the current top-three — GT, RCB and PBKS — must lose both of their remaining fixtures. This would leave Mumbai as one of only two teams on 18 or more points, giving them a potential shot at finishing in the top two based on Net Run Rate.* If all three top teams lose both games, MI could even finish first. * However, if even two of the three manage to win one match each, Mumbai's hopes of a top-two finish — and the double chance in Qualifier 1 — will be dashed.The final week of the league stage promises a thrilling finish to the IPL 2025 standings.