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The first 14 titles of the IPL have been shared between only six teams. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, the two most successful teams in the tournament, seem to have made the title their property in the last five seasons. The last time Sunrisers Hyderabad won the title was in 2016. Mumbai have tasted the title five times and Chennai four times. Among the other teams, Kolkata Knight Riders have won the title twice and Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers.
It goes without saying that the last 5 years of IPL are going to change this time. Mumbai and Chennai have already bid farewell to the group stage in the IPL. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans have come to play in the IPL for the first time. First of all, the two teams have confirmed the play-off.
Gujarat Titans are the most advanced this time: IPL
Gujarat is the best team in the points table. The team has secured the first four with 20 points in the first 13 matches. In the breathtaking match, Lucknow beat Kolkata and became the second team in the top four. Kolkata has confirmed the departure of three successful teams in yesterday's tournament.
Meanwhile, five teams are still fighting for the other two teams in the play-offs. Rajasthan Royals, which is in the top three with 16 points, is almost certain. If they beat Chennai in the final match of the group stage tomorrow, they will be the second to secure the play-off. However, even if they lose, they will have a chance to get the best four places in different accounts.
Tomorrow is over. Lucknow: IPL
The battle will be between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are fourth and fifth in the points table. Both the teams have 14 points in 13 matches, but Bangalore is behind in run rate. Today, Virat Kohli has no option but to win big against Gujarat. Even if you win, you have to keep praying for the rate of Delhi. On the other hand, if they win their last match, Delhi will be sure of the best four. Mostafizur Rahman will have a chance to get a place in the play-off as run rate even after losing the last match if Bangalore loses today.
Of the past champions, only Rajasthan Royals have survived: IPL
Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have a chance in the top four but their chances are slim. In 13 matches, both teams have 12 points, Punjab is ahead in run rate. The positions on the table are seven and eight, respectively. The two teams will face each other in the last match of the group stage. Not only do we have to win, we have to pray for Delhi and Bangalore to lose by a huge margin.
With the departure of the three successful teams of the tournament, a new champion team can be seen in this year's IPL. There are two newcomers. Delhi and Bangalore, who are in the running for the play-offs, also did not see the title. Only the inaugural season (2007) champions Rajasthan have survived the playoffs. Otherwise, it would have been sure to get a new champion this time.