Expected semi-final of IPL 2022

As the IPL 2022 is heading towards its semi-final stage, the sense of competition for the qualification in the first 4 has increased manifolds. Till now almost 90% of the group matches have been completed and we are left with a few only. The positions of 4 teams are almost finalized yet some are still fighting.

Lower Teams

To date only 3 teams out of 10 are out of the game, i.e. they carry zero chance of qualification in the top four and those are Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. All these teams are left with one match each, but even the wins cannot help them out now.

Top Team

Talking about the top teams, Gujarat Titans has topped the board and there is no possible combination that even if they lose their last match can result in a change of their position. The competition is at its peak among the rest 6 teams.

2^nd and 3^rd Team

The advantage of 1^st two teams is that in the semi-final, the loser of the top 2 will get an extra chance to qualify for the final by playing match against the winner of the 3^rd and 4^th team. So this battle will be fought between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals, who are 2^nd and 3^rd on the table respectively. The loss of  LSG will not much affect them as much as it has 8 wins and an NRR of 0.385 but the situation is worrying for RR if they lost and Delhi Capitals won their match against Punjab Kings with a good margin they can take place of RR but they will still remain in top 4.