Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are still in the hunt for a top-two finish in IPL 2025 despite a costly 42-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. With 17 points from 13 matches, RCB must beat Lucknow Super Giants in their final game to reach 19 points. Their qualification also depends on other results: Gujarat Titans losing to CSK or Punjab Kings dropping at least one of their remaining two games. If PBKS end on 19 points, RCB’s net run rate (+0.255) must surpass theirs. All eyes are now on the final league matches to determine if RCB can make Qualifier 1.