IPL 2022 Playoffs: Chances of GT, RR, SRH, LSG, RCB, PBKS, DC, KKR, CSK, MI

Mumbai, April 28: The IPL 2022 has entered its business end and teams have played nearly all of total 14 matches. At this stage, the teams are thinking ever so seriously about the IPL 2022 Playoffs.

However, the teams are standing at various distances to the IPL 2022 playoffs, courtesy their points and net run rate (NRR) equations.

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Here are we taking a look the playoff chances of all teams — GT, SRH, RR, LSG, RCB, PBKS, DC, KKR, CSK and MI. This page will get updated as each match gets over on that day.

1 Gujarat Titans

The newcomer is in a really pretty position. GT have 20 points from 13 matches and they are into playoffs now. In fact GT is the first team to enter the IPL 2022 playoffs. That means the Hardik Pandya-led side has 1 more match left in the IPL 2022. It is almost certain that the Titans will end up as either No 1 or No 2 on the league table.

2 Rajasthan Royals

The RR under Sanju Samson have 16 points from 13 matches. So, the Pink Brigade too have 1 match left. They need to ensure win that match and reach 18 points — a position that can give them a good chance to end up in the top 4 and right now they have a positive NRR at +0.304. It should count for something at a later stage.

3 Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Kane Williamson-led side now have 12 points from 13 matches and they also have 1 match left in the IPL 2022. The task is quite clear for them, win that match and try to reach 14 points and they will also required to lift the run-rate from the -0.230 as the NRR calculations will be invoked at one stage soon.

4 Lucknow Super Giants

The second new team in the IPL 2022 have qualified for the playoff. The KL Rahul led side have 18 points from 14 games. They beat KKR in the last league match reached 18 points. They will now wait for other teams' results to find out whether they will finish No 2 or No 3 in the league phase.

5 Royal Challengers Bangalore

The RCB led by Faf du Plessis have 14 points from 13 matches. So, they have 1 match left in the IPL 2022 and they need to win that game to reach 16 points and hope for a place in the top 4. But currently, the Royal Challengers have a NRR of -0.323 and they need to win the remaining match big to bring it back to positive sphere and ensure that the run rate does not count against them in such a calculation scenario.

6 Punjab Kings

The PBKS under Mayank Agarwal have 12 points from 13 matches. So, they have 1 match left and the equation is quite simple — they need to win that 1 match and reach 14 points and remain in the mix for a IPL 2022 playoff berth. The Punjab side too need to be wary of their run rate as at present it stands at -0.043. So, win in big margins are essential for them.

7 Delhi Capitals

The DC is led by Rishabh Pant and they were impressive in IPL 2020 and 2021 but this time they have blown hot blown cold. They have 14 points from 13 matches and with 1 match remaining their path is clear — they need one more win to reach 16 points. The only advantage they have us a positive run-rate of +0.255. So, the DC need to maintain it to have an upper hand when the NRR calculations are invoked.

8 Kolkata Knight Riders

The KKR under Shreyas Iyer were one of the early runners in the IPL 2022. But inconsistent outings have kept them at 12 points from 14 matches. So, the Kolkatans had to win the remaining match to get to 14 points to remain in contention for a playoff berth. It is sufficient to say that the KKR had a very slim chance of entering the playoffs and the defeat against the Knight Riders on May 18 ended that chance too. The KKR have been eliminated.

9 Chennai Super Kings

The defending champions have 8 points from 13 matches. So, MS Dhoni's team has 1 match left and the maximum points now they can garner is 10, that is if they win the remaining 1 match. But their NRR is currently at -0.206 and the IPL 2022 is all but over for the CSK. They can try to win the last game and look to avoid a No 10 finish.

10 Mumbai Indians

The five-time IPL champions under Rohit Sharma have suffered 8 defeats in a row. Now they registered their first win and followed it up with another. They have 6 points from 13 matches and 1 match remaining. They are now elminiated from the race to the playoffs.