Predicting Top 4 Teams for Tata IPL 2022 Playoffs: Season fifteen of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is now slowly proceeding towards its business end and the contest between the teams is getting hotter than ever. So far, just a single playoff berth has been confirmed while three places are still vacant.
The Debutant side, Gujarat Titans confirmed their seat after winning match number 58 of the Tata IPL 2022. Hardik Pandya and Co have been outstanding in their debut season and are the first team to get qualified for the playoff seat.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians (MI) is the only side that has been eliminated from the tournament following their consecutive defeats in the tournament.
With three slots to be filled, the tussle between eight sides is on. The likes of Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are all in the fray to move up the table and seal a playoff berth.
This article will take you through – Predicting Top 4 Teams for the Tata IPL 2022 Playoffs.
Predicting Top 4 Teams for Tata IPL 2022 Playoffs:
Gujarat Titans:
Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have already qualified for the playoffs. The franchise officially has got a big ‘Q’ against their name in the points table after featuring in 12 matches. GT have managed to win nine out of 12 and have been simply superb in their debut season.
Lucknow Super Giants:
Another debutant team, Lucknow Super Giants is highly probable to seal a playoff berth. KL Rahul and Co just need a solitary victory in their remaining two matches to qualify for the playoffs.
LSG will lock horns against Rajasthan Royals on May 15 in their next fixture following which they will compete against Kolkata Knight Riders on 18th May.
Even if LSG lose their remaining two matches, they will still have a few chances to make it to the final four. LSG have 16 points already and in the end will boil down to the net run rate.
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Rajasthan Royals:
Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals are also probable to seal a seat in the playoffs of the Tata IPL 2022. RR have 14 points already in their bag and needs to do well in their remaining two matches.
Of late, RR have shown derailed performance despite displaying brilliance in the initial matches. The inaugural champions will have to buckle up in their last two league stage matches to get a berth in the playoffs without the interference of net run rate.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
A big tussle is being seen between RCB, DC and Punjab Kings to get the fourth playoff seat. Though Delhi is also a good contender to pip RCB and PBKS in the points table to get a top-four finish, however, we back Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to take up the final place due to their consistent performance throughout the IPL 2022.
RCB are on roll this season as the franchise has notched up 14 rating points in their 12 outings. Their next two challenges are against Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans respectively.
To get a sureshot playoff berth, RCB will have to win both their remaining matches otherwise it will boil down to the net run rate, which is their weak link. The net run rate of RCB currently stands at -0.115 which is a concern for the team going forward.
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