Lucknow, May 8 -- Despite sitting in a tough position on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Mayank Yadav remains optimistic about the team's chances of making it to the playoffs.

LSG currently find themselves in seventh place with 10 points from 11 matches, having secured five wins and suffered six losses so far. With only three games remaining in the league stage, every match is now a virtual knockout for the Rishabh Pant-led side.

Mayank Yadav, one of the emerging fast-bowling talents, admitted that the team has faltered in certain areas -- particularly in assessing pitch conditions.

"We have been a little late in assessing the grounds and the wickets. We have made mistakes there...