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Why Lucknow Super Giants are above KKR on IPL 2025 points table despite having same points and negative NRR?
Lucknow Super Giants came back strongly after four consecutive losses to turn the tables against the table-toppers, Gujarat Titans, to register their sixth win of the ongoing IPL season. The Super Giants have 12 points in their kitty and now have a good opportunity to finish with 14.
Why is LSG ahead of KKR on the IPL points table? 🤔
Both Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders are locked at 12 points, and both have a negative Net Run Rate… so why is LSG placed higher?
✅ LSG has won 6 matches
❌ KKR has won only 5
KKR suffered two washouts due to rain (vs PBKS & RCB), which earned them just 1 point each — fewer wins ultimately hurt their standings despite equal points.
🏏 In IPL, when teams are tied on points:
1️⃣ Total wins decide ranking
2️⃣ NRR comes into play only if wins are also equal