Which teams will make it to the playoffs of IPL-5?
By sami00
@sami00 (891)
India
May 5, 2012 3:06am CST
Hi Friends,
This edition of Indian Premier League has been quite interesting in the last few games.Only Delhi daredevils has been confirmed for the play offs.But the other teams are struggling to make their way to the play offs.Kolkata needs to win 2 matches to confirm their spot.There is heavy competition for the 3rd and 4th place.Nearly 5 teams are fighting to go through the playoffs.Among them Kings XI Punjab are the under dogs.They look like a surprise element surpassing Rajasthan and Bangalore.Mumbai Indians look dominant but if they lose few games then definitely it will be more and more interesting.Chennai,Mumbai,Rajasthan,Punjab and Bangalore are fighting for a spot in the playoffs.Which team will make it to the playoffs of IPL-5?
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5 responses
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
5 May 12
Right now Delhi is already sure to qualify for the playoffs. I think KKR will most probably also join them. The remaining two spots will be a bit of a toss up between CSK, Kings XI, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. I think in the final analysis CSK and Kings XI will make the playoffs.
Cheers!
Ram
@sami00 (891)
• India
7 May 12
Hi Ram,
Delhi Daredevils looks to be dominant but on a particular day they can be defeated.Pietersen's absence will cause a great impact on the Delhi Daredevils.It lies in the other team's bowlers to restrict them to a manageable total.Mumbai Indians have joined the playoffs.Only in case if they lose matches consecutively,there will be a fight for the 3rd spot.At current status,4 teams are fighting for the 4th spot.CSK,RR,KXIP and RCB are fighting for the 4th spot.I think this edition is the best and interesting one.
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@Wakeupsud (201)
• India
6 May 12
Delhi are surety in the palyoffs and KKR are also in good contention as they have to win only one match and they will be confirmed to go for the playoffs.The other teams I think would be Mumbai and Rajasthan if they play well in the coming games as they have good competition from Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Banglore as from 3rd to 7th the difference in points is very close.Pune and Deccan are out of the competition as they have not won many matches and there is a little chance for Pune Warriors if they win all the 4 remaining matches and comprehensively then they could make it to the playoffs.
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@sami00 (891)
• India
7 May 12
Hi Sud,
Pune Warriors lost their composure towards their end.They began with the fire but lost that fire as the tournament progresses.Ganguly has not been good in selecting the best XI.If Delhi and Kolkata lose some games towards the end,then it will be interesting and gives a better chance to other teams.Almost 4 teams are at same stage with 5 wins.There is a competition for the 4th spot.I would love RCB and CSK entering the finals.They could destroy any dominant team.Even Delhi will lose against these teams.
@musicloverfriend (1465)
• India
5 May 12
Hello friend,i like Mumbai Indians.And first of all i want them to enter the playoffs..and secondly i want Chennai super kings and thirdly i want royal challengers.
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@sami00 (891)
• India
7 May 12
Hi Music,
I think you are a great fan of Mumbai Indians.I think they will probably enter the playoffs.If they don't lose so many games consecutively in a row,then it will be a easy ride for them.Chennai and Bangalore are fighting for the 4th spot.They need to win rest of their match to ensure a place in the playoffs.Chennai need to win consecutively and Bangalore can lose one match and should win the remaining.
@shrinithi18 (548)
• India
5 May 12
As you had told already, it is Delhi who has already booked a ticket to the Playoffs but i personally don't want Delhi to win not because Sehwag is the captain or for the team mates there but i have some other issues with it.If you would ask me, i could say something practically,Delhi's victory was all according to the T20 format and their choice of the Overseas players were perfect,now,Pietersen leaving the team for his national duty,i don't think Delhi can win anymore-Jayawardene and Sehwag gone-No one is that good in T20 format.So it's all how the bowlers of rest of the teams bowl!
I want Chennai Super Kings to make a hat-trick because i live here and i like Raina and his efforts, and not to miss Ashwin.Though he has not been so good this year-he has always proved to be one of the best and he is.Dhoni has always been a good finisher on line and now-again though he is not good-he should improve and become the BEST.
For the playoffs though, you could surely see the DD team coming up,and then CSK, And the rest two,i hope Kolkatta and Bangalore take those places.
Kolkata has been so consistent with a west-Indian bowler in top-order and wish to see many more victories.And Bangalore-though has suffered a lot of defeats including a big one from Chennai- would be looking forward to rise it's hopes in the forthcoming matches.I would love to see CSK,KKR,RCB and DD off to the playoffs and Chennai winning the TITLE again!
Go go CSK!
Lions roar louder...
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@sami00 (891)
• India
7 May 12
Hi Shri,
I agree with you,Delhi had chosen their best T20 players.Their squad may look strong but on a particular day the team that played well in all the 3 departments would win the match.Yes,Pietersen's absence would greatly affect Delhi team.I think Warner is also as equal as Pietersen.Of course,every person from Tamil Nadu would love CSK to lift the trophy for three times consecutively.This edition has been the worst for the Chennai Super Kings.Even though they begin well they struggle to finish it off.I think DD,MI,KKR have nearly qualified for the playoffs.4 teams are fighting for the 4th spot.Cheering for the Chennai mates.
@Bijoykrishna (16)
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5 May 12
Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders seem like they will be able to make it to the playoffs. I personally want Chennai Super Kings to win this season since Dhoni is my favorite player.
@sami00 (891)
• India
7 May 12
Hi Joy,
Of course,most of the Indians like Mahendra Singh Dhoni.Most of the people often compare him with the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar.Chennai super kings need to win their last 4 matches to have a chance to enter the playoffs.Almost 4 teams are fighting for the 4th spot in the points table.If Mumbai lose their remaining matches ,then Chennai could easily make their way if they win at least 3 matches.