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**IPL 2025: RCB Clinch Top 2 Spot, PBKS Secure Qualifier 1 Berth as Playoff Picture Takes Shape**

**Bengaluru, India – May 8, 2025** – The final week of the IPL 2025 group stage saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secure a coveted top-two finish after a dominant 6-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Meanwhile, Punjab Kings (PBKS) sealed their place in Qualifier 1 with a commanding 7-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (MI).

Asked to bat first, Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 100 off 54 balls and Mitchell Marsh’s aggressive 67 off 37 deliveries propelled LSG to a competitive total. In response, Virat Kohli anchored the RCB chase with a crucial half-century, supported by captain Jitesh Sharma, who also reached his first IPL half-century, and Mayank Agarwal, guiding their team to victory.

In Jaipur, PBKS showcased their batting prowess in their chase of 185 against MI. Opener Priyansh Arya continued his impressive form with a blistering 62 off 35 balls, while Josh Inglis’s explosive 73 off 42 deliveries effectively ended any hopes of an MI comeback. Captain Shreyas Iyer finished the game with a six.

**Orange Cap Update:**

Virat Kohli’s half-century propelled him back into the top 5 of the Orange Cap standings. Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill currently hold the top two positions, followed by Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav in third.

**Purple Cap Update:**

CSK’s Noor Ahmad continues to lead the Purple Cap race, followed by Trent Boult in third.

**What’s Next:**

With the group stage concluded, RCB will face PBKS in Qualifier 1. Further information on the remaining playoff fixtures will be released shortly.

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