Former Indian cricketer and commentator Irfan Pathan has revealed his top four team picks for the ongoing IPL 2025 season. According to Pathan, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Delhi Capitals (DC) are the franchises he expects to make it to the playoffs this year.
Speaking on a recent YouTube video on his official channel, Pathan praised the balance and match-winners in these squads, highlighting their experience and ability to perform under pressure.
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However, as of March 27, 2025, the official IPL 2025 points table tells a slightly different story.
While three of Pathan’s picks — CSK, RCB, and DC — are currently undefeated with one win each and sit in the top five, Mumbai Indians (MI) have had a disappointing start, losing their opening match.
Here’s how the current points table looks after the initial round of games:
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 1 match, 1 win, NRR +2.200, 2 points
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – 1 match, 1 win, NRR +2.137, 2 points
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 1 match, 1 win, NRR +0.550, 2 points
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 1 match, 1 win, NRR +0.493, 2 points
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Delhi Capitals (DC) – 1 match, 1 win, NRR +0.371, 2 points
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss, NRR -0.308, 2 points
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 1 match, 1 loss, NRR -0.371, 0 points
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Mumbai Indians (MI) – 1 match, 1 loss, NRR -0.493, 0 points
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Gujarat Titans (GT) – 1 match, 1 loss, NRR -0.550, 0 points
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 2 matches, 2 losses, NRR -1.882, 0 points
As the tournament progresses, fans will be keen to see whether Pathan’s predictions hold true or if new contenders rise to the top in what promises to be an exciting IPL season.
