New Delhi, May 5 -- Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 37-run defeat to Punjab Kings on Sunday, their sixth loss of the season. Despite the defeat, LSG remain in contention for the IPL 2025 play-offs with three matches still to go this season. Here's a look at how LSG can qualify for this year's IPL playoffs.

LSG have 10 points from the 11 matches played so far with a net run rate of -0.469. The Lucknow-based franchise will play their next three matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

It's a do-or-die situation for LSG from here; if they win all three matches, they'll have a clear path to a top-four finish (probably 3rd or 4th). However, even one defeat from here could be the end ...