Overview
- Mumbai Indians clinched the final playoff spot with a fifth consecutive win, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs on May 21.
- Gujarat Titans lead the IPL 2025 points table with 18 points, followed by RCB and Punjab Kings with 17 points each, and Mumbai Indians with 16.
- Lucknow Super Giants, already eliminated from playoff contention, upset Gujarat Titans with a 33-run victory on May 22, led by Mitchell Marsh's maiden IPL century (117 off 64 balls).
- Mumbai Indians' Education and Sports for All initiative brought 19,000 underprivileged children to Wankhede Stadium, highlighting the league's community impact.
- Delhi Capitals' playoff hopes were dashed as head coach Hemang Badani attributed their loss to conceding 48 runs in the final two overs against Mumbai Indians.