With the addition of two new franchises to the existing eight-team pool in IPL 2022, the tussle for the playoff spots is only going to get closer. Only four teams out of the ten franchises will get an opportunity to make it into the next round, where they can battle it out for the prestigious title. But before that, each team is scheduled to play 14 league stage games, spread across a period of two months.

Chennai Super Kings have by far been the most consistent side in IPL history, making it to the playoffs in all but one season in 2020. The defending champions will look to secure yet another playoff berth this season, as they have a well-rounded side going into the tournament. Franchises such as Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will look to get back into the reckoning for the playoff spots, whereas, the Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will also look to make an impact in their inaugural season. In this article, we look at four teams who reach the playoffs in 2022.

Four teams that are likely to reach the playoffs in IPL 2022

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-569699" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings.jpg" alt="Chennai Super Kings" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-569699" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-csks-deepak-chahar-likely-to-play-in-ipl-2022-from-mid-april/"><strong>Chennai Super Kings</strong></a>, four-time winners, and reigning champions will look to reach the playoffs for the 12th time in just 13 seasons. The Men in Yellow went about doing their business in the mega auction pretty nicely, as they have more or less assembled a similar-looking side as the previous season. The main asset which Chennai Super Kings possess is MS Dhoni&#8217;s dynamic leadership. The former Indian skipper has found a way to get the best out of his players and never shies away from making a few bold moves.

In Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni has two spin-bowling all-rounders who are pretty flexible when it comes to their batting position. Ruturaj Gaikwad claimed the Orange Cap last season and will bat once again at the top of the order. One huge void in the CSK lineup is the absence of Faf du Plessis, who had amassed over 600 runs last year. Since they have assembled a similar-looking lineup, the players are aware of what their role is in the team, and they could get off the blocks quicker in the tournament.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-564781" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Delhi-Capitals-1.jpg" alt="Delhi Capitals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-564781" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Capitals. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-swot-analysis-of-delhi-capitals-dc/"><strong>Delhi Capitals</strong></a> might have lost a couple of key batters in the form of Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer, however, the runners-up of the 2020 edition did pretty well to bring in reinforcements. New acquisition, David Warner opens the batting with Prithvi Shaw and they will be backed up by a strong middle order consisting of Rishabh Pant and Mitch Marsh.

Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur will operate as all-rounders for Delhi Capitals, and both players could create serious damage on their day. Their fast bowling lineup includes the likes of Anrich Nortje(injury concerns), Shardul Thakur with three left-arm bowlers in the form of Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman and Khaleel Ahmed. Kuldeep Yadav could form a deadly spin-bowling duo with Axar Patel. Hence, Delhi Capitals looked a well-balanced side, and have plenty of backup options.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-567017" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567017" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-swot-analysis-of-kolkata-knight-riders-kkr/">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> </strong>were one of the few teams that did well at the IPL Mega Auction. Shreyas Iyer will lead the franchise this season and will form a power-packed top order alongside Alex Hales and Venkatesh Iyer. Moreover, the franchise has someone as experienced as Ajinkya Rahane, who can be used at the top of the order.

The middle-order consists of Nitish Rana, and two finishers in the form of Andre Russell and Pat Cummins. Sunil Narine can be used as a pinch hitter, given his tendency to score runs at a blistering pace. KKR have an experienced fast bowling lineup in the form of Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, and Tim Southee.

They are also expected to give more game time to the Indian youngster, Shivam Mavi. The runners-up of last season are pretty well-rounded in their spin department as well, given they have the likes of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Someone like a Mohammad Nabi can also provide an added dimension to the side.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-566860" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-1.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566860" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption>

On paper, <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-one-surprising-move-each-team-can-make-during-the-season/">Lucknow Super Giants</a> </strong>have put together a very decent season for their inaugural IPL season. Two experienced batters in the form of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock open the innings for LSG. Moreover, they have enough depth in their middle order with the likes of Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Manish Pandey, Krunal Pandya, and Jason Holder. Although, none of them can be termed as impact players, yet they can build on the platform set by the openers.

Speaking about the fast bowling lineup, Jason Holder and Avesh Khan will lead the charge for the new franchise. Mark Wood and Marcus Stoinis are expected to be the two other pace-bowling options. The spin bowling department has a lot of depth as Lucknow could play as many as three spinners in their playing 11. Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Nadeem and Krunal Pandya could form a quality spin attack.

<p>With the addition of two new franchises to the existing eight-team pool in IPL 2022, the tussle for the playoff spots is only going to get closer. Only four teams out of the ten franchises will get an opportunity to make it into the next round, where they can battle it out for the prestigious title. But before that, each team is scheduled to play 14 league stage games, spread across a period of two months.</p>
<p>Chennai Super Kings have by far been the most consistent side in IPL history, making it to the playoffs in all but one season in 2020. The defending champions will look to secure yet another playoff berth this season, as they have a well-rounded side going into the tournament. Franchises such as Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will look to get back into the reckoning for the playoff spots, whereas, the Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will also look to make an impact in their inaugural season. In this article, we look at four teams who reach the playoffs in 2022.</p>
<h3>Four teams that are likely to reach the playoffs in IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1. Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_569699" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-569699" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-569699" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings.jpg" alt="Chennai Super Kings" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-569699" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-csks-deepak-chahar-likely-to-play-in-ipl-2022-from-mid-april/"><strong>Chennai Super Kings</strong></a>, four-time winners, and reigning champions will look to reach the playoffs for the 12th time in just 13 seasons. The Men in Yellow went about doing their business in the mega auction pretty nicely, as they have more or less assembled a similar-looking side as the previous season. The main asset which Chennai Super Kings possess is MS Dhoni’s dynamic leadership. The former Indian skipper has found a way to get the best out of his players and never shies away from making a few bold moves.</p>
<p>In Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni has two spin-bowling all-rounders who are pretty flexible when it comes to their batting position. Ruturaj Gaikwad claimed the Orange Cap last season and will bat once again at the top of the order. One huge void in the CSK lineup is the absence of Faf du Plessis, who had amassed over 600 runs last year. Since they have assembled a similar-looking lineup, the players are aware of what their role is in the team, and they could get off the blocks quicker in the tournament.</p>
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<h3>2. Delhi Capitals</h3>
<figure id="attachment_564781" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-564781" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-564781" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Delhi-Capitals-1.jpg" alt="Delhi Capitals" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-564781" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Capitals. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-swot-analysis-of-delhi-capitals-dc/"><strong>Delhi Capitals</strong></a> might have lost a couple of key batters in the form of Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer, however, the runners-up of the 2020 edition did pretty well to bring in reinforcements. New acquisition, David Warner opens the batting with Prithvi Shaw and they will be backed up by a strong middle order consisting of Rishabh Pant and Mitch Marsh.</p>
<p>Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur will operate as all-rounders for Delhi Capitals, and both players could create serious damage on their day. Their fast bowling lineup includes the likes of Anrich Nortje(injury concerns), Shardul Thakur with three left-arm bowlers in the form of Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman and Khaleel Ahmed. Kuldeep Yadav could form a deadly spin-bowling duo with Axar Patel. Hence, Delhi Capitals looked a well-balanced side, and have plenty of backup options.</p>
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<h3>3. Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
<figure id="attachment_567017" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-567017" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-567017" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567017" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-swot-analysis-of-kolkata-knight-riders-kkr/">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> </strong>were one of the few teams that did well at the IPL Mega Auction. Shreyas Iyer will lead the franchise this season and will form a power-packed top order alongside Alex Hales and Venkatesh Iyer. Moreover, the franchise has someone as experienced as Ajinkya Rahane, who can be used at the top of the order.</p>
<p>The middle-order consists of Nitish Rana, and two finishers in the form of Andre Russell and Pat Cummins. Sunil Narine can be used as a pinch hitter, given his tendency to score runs at a blistering pace. KKR have an experienced fast bowling lineup in the form of Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, and Tim Southee.</p>
<p>They are also expected to give more game time to the Indian youngster, Shivam Mavi. The runners-up of last season are pretty well-rounded in their spin department as well, given they have the likes of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Someone like a Mohammad Nabi can also provide an added dimension to the side.</p>
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<h3>4. Lucknow Super Giants</h3>
<figure id="attachment_566860" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-566860" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-566860" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-1.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566860" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption></figure>
<p>On paper, <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-one-surprising-move-each-team-can-make-during-the-season/">Lucknow Super Giants</a> </strong>have put together a very decent season for their inaugural IPL season. Two experienced batters in the form of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock open the innings for LSG. Moreover, they have enough depth in their middle order with the likes of Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Manish Pandey, Krunal Pandya, and Jason Holder. Although, none of them can be termed as impact players, yet they can build on the platform set by the openers.</p>
<p>Speaking about the fast bowling lineup, Jason Holder and Avesh Khan will lead the charge for the new franchise. Mark Wood and Marcus Stoinis are expected to be the two other pace-bowling options. The spin bowling department has a lot of depth as Lucknow could play as many as three spinners in their playing 11. Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Nadeem and Krunal Pandya could form a quality spin attack.</p>

<p>With the addition of two new franchises to the existing eight-team pool in IPL 2022, the tussle for the playoff spots is only going to get closer. Only four teams out of the ten franchises will get an opportunity to make it into the next round, where they can battle it out for the prestigious title. But before that, each team is scheduled to play 14 league stage games, spread across a period of two months.</p>
<p>Chennai Super Kings have by far been the most consistent side in IPL history, making it to the playoffs in all but one season in 2020. The defending champions will look to secure yet another playoff berth this season, as they have a well-rounded side going into the tournament. Franchises such as Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will look to get back into the reckoning for the playoff spots, whereas, the Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will also look to make an impact in their inaugural season. In this article, we look at four teams who reach the playoffs in 2022.</p>
<h3>Four teams that are likely to reach the playoffs in IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1. Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_569699" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-569699" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-569699" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings.jpg" alt="Chennai Super Kings" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-569699" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-csks-deepak-chahar-likely-to-play-in-ipl-2022-from-mid-april/"><strong>Chennai Super Kings</strong></a>, four-time winners, and reigning champions will look to reach the playoffs for the 12th time in just 13 seasons. The Men in Yellow went about doing their business in the mega auction pretty nicely, as they have more or less assembled a similar-looking side as the previous season. The main asset which Chennai Super Kings possess is MS Dhoni&#8217;s dynamic leadership. The former Indian skipper has found a way to get the best out of his players and never shies away from making a few bold moves.</p>
<p>In Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni has two spin-bowling all-rounders who are pretty flexible when it comes to their batting position. Ruturaj Gaikwad claimed the Orange Cap last season and will bat once again at the top of the order. One huge void in the CSK lineup is the absence of Faf du Plessis, who had amassed over 600 runs last year. Since they have assembled a similar-looking lineup, the players are aware of what their role is in the team, and they could get off the blocks quicker in the tournament.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. Delhi Capitals</h3>
<figure id="attachment_564781" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-564781" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-564781" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Delhi-Capitals-1.jpg" alt="Delhi Capitals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-564781" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Capitals. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-swot-analysis-of-delhi-capitals-dc/"><strong>Delhi Capitals</strong></a> might have lost a couple of key batters in the form of Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer, however, the runners-up of the 2020 edition did pretty well to bring in reinforcements. New acquisition, David Warner opens the batting with Prithvi Shaw and they will be backed up by a strong middle order consisting of Rishabh Pant and Mitch Marsh.</p>
<p>Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur will operate as all-rounders for Delhi Capitals, and both players could create serious damage on their day. Their fast bowling lineup includes the likes of Anrich Nortje(injury concerns), Shardul Thakur with three left-arm bowlers in the form of Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman and Khaleel Ahmed. Kuldeep Yadav could form a deadly spin-bowling duo with Axar Patel. Hence, Delhi Capitals looked a well-balanced side, and have plenty of backup options.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>3. Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
<figure id="attachment_567017" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-567017" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-567017" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567017" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-swot-analysis-of-kolkata-knight-riders-kkr/">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> </strong>were one of the few teams that did well at the IPL Mega Auction. Shreyas Iyer will lead the franchise this season and will form a power-packed top order alongside Alex Hales and Venkatesh Iyer. Moreover, the franchise has someone as experienced as Ajinkya Rahane, who can be used at the top of the order.</p>
<p>The middle-order consists of Nitish Rana, and two finishers in the form of Andre Russell and Pat Cummins. Sunil Narine can be used as a pinch hitter, given his tendency to score runs at a blistering pace. KKR have an experienced fast bowling lineup in the form of Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, and Tim Southee.</p>
<p>They are also expected to give more game time to the Indian youngster, Shivam Mavi. The runners-up of last season are pretty well-rounded in their spin department as well, given they have the likes of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Someone like a Mohammad Nabi can also provide an added dimension to the side.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>4. Lucknow Super Giants</h3>
<figure id="attachment_566860" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-566860" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-566860" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-1.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566860" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption></figure>
<p>On paper, <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-one-surprising-move-each-team-can-make-during-the-season/">Lucknow Super Giants</a> </strong>have put together a very decent season for their inaugural IPL season. Two experienced batters in the form of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock open the innings for LSG. Moreover, they have enough depth in their middle order with the likes of Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Manish Pandey, Krunal Pandya, and Jason Holder. Although, none of them can be termed as impact players, yet they can build on the platform set by the openers.</p>
<p>Speaking about the fast bowling lineup, Jason Holder and Avesh Khan will lead the charge for the new franchise. Mark Wood and Marcus Stoinis are expected to be the two other pace-bowling options. The spin bowling department has a lot of depth as Lucknow could play as many as three spinners in their playing 11. Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Nadeem and Krunal Pandya could form a quality spin attack.</p>

Chennai Super Kings have been the most consistent side in IPL history.

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