Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) slipped to third place in the IPL 2025 points table after a 42-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, dropping their net run rate from +0.482 to +0.255. With 17 points from 13 matches, RCB must beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their final game to keep top-two hopes alive. However, their qualification also depends on other results—Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have matches remaining and can influence RCB’s standing. If GT or PBKS win their remaining games, RCB could finish outside the top two, losing the Qualifier 1 advantage. Here’s a detailed breakdown of all scenarios.