Xtra Time Web Desk : The Indian Premier League 2022 has undoubtedly been a new look bonanza, with 10 teams taking part in it based upon a new format. But the new season till now has seen some unimaginable situations which could never have been imagined before.
The 15th edition of the mega T20 tournament on one hand has seen it’s most successful franchise Mumbai Indians sitting at the bottom of the table, losing 8 out of their first 8 games, while on the other hand debutants Gujarat Titans have looked solid at the top of the table.
So, as the season has crossed the halfway stage, here are the four predicted teams that are the favourites to make it to the playoffs this season :
Gujarat Titans : The Hardik Pandya led side has been a revelation this season, with 6 wins out of their first 7 games. With the team playing only in their debut season, the table toppers have looked solid in each and every department. After the halfway stage, the Titans needs just two wins from their remaining 7 games to make it to the playoffs this season.
Rajasthan Royals : The Sanju Samson led side this season has been superbly led from the front by the Orange Cap and Purple Cap holders in Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal in the batting and bowling department. With 5 wins out of their first 7 games this season, the Royals need only 3 wins out of their remaining 7 games to make it to the playoffs.
Lucknow Super Giants : The other debutant in KL Rahul’s Lucknow Super Giants have been superb this season with a wonderfully amalgamated team consisting of both youth and experience. With 5 wins out of their first 8 games this season, the Sanjiv Goenka owned side need only 3 wins out of their remaining 6 games to make it to the playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore : The Bangalore franchise under their new skipper Faf du Plessis have been one of the most entertaining sides of the Indian Premier League this season. With Dinesh Karthik being their top performer with the bat this season, the two time finalists are expected to race through to the playoffs. With 5 wins out of their first 8 games this season, the Royals need only 3 wins out of their remaining 6 games to make it to the playoffs.