IPL 2022: MI, CSK in different sets as teams divided into two groups

As per the latest developments, the format of the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been revealed. All 10 teams will play 14 league-stage games in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League. Each side will cross swords twice with five teams and once with four teams. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the major announcement on Friday (February 25).

As revealed by the Indian cricket board, the two groups were made based on a seeding system based on the number of IPL titles won and the number of final appearances. Hence, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, five and four-time winners respectively, headlined the two groups. The two new teams – Super Giants and Gujarat Titans – are also placed in two separate groups.

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants are placed in Group A. At the same time, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans are part of Group B.

IPL 2022 to get underway on March 26

Now, this format is pretty different from what was used in IPL 2011, which also saw 10 teams in auction. Although the number of league-stage matches for a team was same, the division of groups was slightly different. Back then, 10 teams were split into two loose groups. Each team played twice against the teams of their groups and once against the other four teams. Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that the tournament will get underway on March 26 while the final will take place on May 29.

All sides will play 7 matches at home and as many away, totaling to 70 league matches. The group-stage will be followed by the 4 playoff matches. All sides will play four matches each at Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium. Each side will also play three games apiece at the Brabourne Stadium (CCI) and MCA International Stadium, Pune.

Dvision of teams in IPL 2022